RSM, AoPS or something else

[Anonymous]

My DC will be entering 9th grade in the fall and will be enrolled in Honors Algebra II. I'm considering additional math courses for him outside of school. He has done RSM in 7 & 8th grade, but I couldn't find suitable classes for a 9th grader at RSM. Any recommendations for alternative math programs or courses? Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Those aren't good extracurriculars for a college application. Your DC has gotten to high school, time to drop the math acceleration and think about college apps now.

[Anonymous]

What unsuitable about the RSM high school classes?

https://www.mathschool.com/locations/online/schedule

[Anonymous]

The RSM location near us does not have many options... we can probably explore the online alternatives. Thanks!

Anonymous wrote:What unsuitable about the RSM high school classes?

https://www.mathschool.com/locations/online/schedule

[Anonymous]

AoPS and RSM have algebra and geometry courses, with which he can brush up. Having solid algebra/geometry skills will make algebra in easier. For instance, solving systems of equations quickly and easily by identifying common terms will help with matrix algebra.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:AoPS and RSM have algebra and geometry courses, with which he can brush up. Having solid algebra/geometry skills will make algebra in easier. For instance, solving systems of equations quickly and easily by identifying common terms will help with matrix algebra.

This is poor advice for the OP. It's not about learning mechanical skills by rote. It's about learning interesting math and problem solving skills. These are exponentially more useful in real life.

[Anonymous]

I know RSM has Algebra II and higher level classes. Our branch actually has a graduation program for the high school students.

DS is dropping the base RSM class after sixth grade. He found this last year to be not challenging or engaging. He is continuing with the Math Competition Program, which he loves.

Look for the Algebra II class or the math competition class.

[Anonymous]

Look into competition math prep

https://virtual.aopsacademy.org/courses/year-round/math-9

https://virtual.aopsacademy.org/courses/year-round/math-hsc

https://virtual.aopsacademy.org/courses/summer/mid-math-contests-algebra-counting

https://virtual.aopsacademy.org/courses/summer/mid-math-contests-number-theory-geometry

https://artofproblemsolving.com/school/catalog

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdO3hvomxDejC9nXnDPghXUIb_xJ5pIamTPOQeBLaNexusRsg/viewform?usp=sf_link

You can also just get the AoPS intro books + volume 1 + intermediate algebra and use them plus Alcumus

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Those aren't good extracurriculars for a college application. Your DC has gotten to high school, time to drop the math acceleration and think about college apps now.

Math contest scores are a great addition to college applications