A PhD-led apprenticeship series preparing San Ramon students for success in the highest levels of STEM.
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Standard middle school math—even in accelerated tracks—focuses heavily on rote memorization and procedural calculation. However, true success in high school Honors, AP Calculus, and university-level engineering requires an entirely different skill: formal logic. We bridge this critical gap. We don't just teach students how to calculate an answer; we teach them exactly why a mathematical statement is true.
No passive worksheets. As students advance through the course series, they act as "scribes," transcribing formal whiteboard derivations to build their own permanent, theory reference textbook.
Students master the fundamentals of algebra and geometry, learning to formally prove mathematical rules rather than blindly memorizing them.
To test their understanding and build speaking confidence, students regularly defend their mathematical thinking out loud to the class, mirroring a thesis defense.
Led by a local San Ramon resident and engineer who created this program as a community project to share his passion for mathematics. His goal is to help local students bridge the gap between standard calculation and true, high-level logic.
Course 1 is the entry point to a multi-part, sequential curriculum. Students who complete it advance to Course 2 the following quarter.
Ages: 11–13 (6th–8th Grade)
Dates: Winter quarter — to be announced
Length: 7 weekly sessions, 90 minutes each
Format: In-person at San Ramon Community Center
Cost: $295, plus a $20 materials fee
Before proceeding with Course 1, students should be able to perform multi-digit arithmetic. Please use our self-test to verify your student's readiness. If they need additional study, we provide a complete, self-paced study guide.