Math & science

Abacus Mental Math: Level 1 – Part 1 introduces students to the Japanese Soroban abacus and teaches them to use it as a visual tool for understanding numbers and developing fast, accurate mental calculation. Students learn how the abacus represents numbers, proper finger technique, place value, direct addition and subtraction, and the first 5-exchange strategies. As students become more comfortable with the physical abacus, they begin developing mental abacus skills, learning to visualize bead movements and solve simple calculations without physically moving the beads.

Teacher based in New Canaan, CT

$40.00 / class, per student

Abacus Mental Math: Level 1 – Part 2 continues the skills developed in Part 1 and helps students become more fluent with Soroban calculation and mental abacus techniques. Students expand their use of 5-exchange strategies, working with more complex addition and subtraction combinations including ±2, ±3, and ±4. They also increase their use of mental visualization, listening calculations, multi-step problems, timed practice, and accuracy exercises. The goal is to gradually reduce dependence on the physical abacus by strengthening the student's ability to visualize bead movements mentally.

Teacher based in New Canaan, CT

$40.00 / class, per student

**Challenge Math | Grades 3–7** **Program description** Challenge Math is an in-person program for students who demonstrate exceptional grade-level achievement, advanced cognitive readiness, and the ability to learn new mathematical concepts at an accelerated pace. Some students master grade-level mathematics quickly and need greater depth, complexity, and intellectual challenge. This program places qualified students with similarly prepared peers and follows the **Beast Academy curriculum from Art of Problem Solving (AoPS)**. Instructional levels are selected according to students’ demonstrated readiness. Students investigate patterns, compare multiple solution strategies, solve unfamiliar multistep problems, explain their reasoning, and develop the persistence required for challenging mathematics. The program emphasizes: * Advanced problem-solving and mathematical reasoning * Conceptual depth and logical thinking * Flexible solution strategies * Clear written explanations * Nonroutine and competition-style problems * Mathematical independence * Accuracy and organized work * Productive struggle and persistence **Schedule and format** * Grades 3–7 * In-person instruction * 2 hours per week * Grouping based on cognitive readiness and demonstrated mathematical achievement **Placement requirements** Challenge Math is a selective placement program. Students must submit results from both: * An approved nationally normed grade-level achievement assessment * The CogAT or another approved cognitive-abilities assessment To qualify, students must meet **both** requirements: * **Grade-level math achievement:** 95th national percentile or higher * **CogAT or approved cognitive-abilities assessment:** 98th national percentile or higher Scores must be reported as **national percentile rankings**, rather than percentages of questions answered correctly. **Step 1: Grade-level achievement assessment** Parents may submit a recent school-administered math score from: * MAP Growth * Iowa Assessments * Another approved nationally normed grade-level assessment Students who do not have an eligible score may complete testing through an eligible independent testing provider. **Step 2: Cognitive-abilities assessment** Students who meet the achievement requirement may proceed to CogAT testing if they do not already have an eligible cognitive-abilities score. Students who need both assessments may use a combined testing option. Before scheduling new testing, families should confirm with EduPatch that the assessment, test level, and score report meet placement requirements. **Additional placement review** Test scores establish eligibility but do not guarantee final placement. The teacher may also review: * Previous mathematical coursework and student work samples * Mathematical reasoning and ability to explain solutions * Accuracy and organization * Independent work habits and focus during instruction * Performance during the initial classes The teacher may adjust a student’s instructional level or recommend a different program when appropriate. Students who do not meet both qualification requirements will not be placed in Challenge Math. They may be considered for another EduPatch mathematics program when an appropriate option is available. **Independent testing options** **BJU Press Testing & Evaluation — Greenville, South Carolina** Offers online Iowa Assessments and combined Iowa + CogAT testing for eligible homeschool and private-school students. Private-school students whose schools do not offer testing require confirmation from their school. Public-school students are not eligible for this service. CogAT is available only in combination with Iowa Assessments. https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/testing/online **Northwestern University — Center for Talent Development** Offers MAP achievement testing and remotely administered CogAT. For students in grades 3–7, its CogAT option is administered one grade above the student’s enrolled grade. Families must confirm with EduPatch that the assessment and reported percentile norms are appropriate for placement before registering. https://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/assessments **Testing payment and score sharing** Parents register and pay the testing provider directly. Parents submit the score reports to EduPatch or authorize the provider to share them. EduPatch uses these results solely for program placement. These are independent testing providers; listing them does not indicate an affiliation or partnership with EduPatch.

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Program description Challenge Math is designed for students who demonstrate exceptional grade-level achievement, advanced cognitive readiness, and the ability to process new mathematical concepts at an accelerated pace. Some students master grade-level mathematics quickly and need greater depth, complexity, and intellectual challenge than a traditional grade-level curriculum provides. This program places qualified students with similarly prepared peers and uses Beast Academy and Art of Problem Solving materials to develop advanced mathematical reasoning. Instruction goes beyond routine calculation and repetitive practice. Students investigate patterns, compare multiple solution strategies, solve unfamiliar multistep problems, explain their reasoning, and develop the persistence required for challenging mathematics. The program emphasizes: Advanced problem solving Mathematical reasoning Conceptual depth Flexible solution strategies Logical thinking Clear written explanations Nonroutine and competition-style problems Mathematical independence Accuracy and organized work Productive struggle and persistence Challenge Math is a selective placement program. Admission is based on both academic achievement and cognitive-ability testing. Placement requirements Students must complete or submit results from two assessments: A nationally normed grade-level achievement test The CogAT or another approved cognitive-abilities assessment Step 1: Grade-level achievement test Parents may submit a recent score from a nationally normed assessment administered through the student’s school, including: MAP Growth Iowa Assessments Another approved nationally normed grade-level assessment Students who do not have an eligible school-administered score may complete testing through one of EduPatch’s approved testing centers. The score must be reported as a national percentile ranking, not simply as the percentage of questions answered correctly. Step 2: CogAT Students who score at or above the 95th national percentile on the grade-level achievement assessment may proceed to CogAT testing. The CogAT evaluates areas of cognitive reasoning that help determine whether a student is prepared for the accelerated pace, abstraction, and complexity of Challenge Math. Challenge Math qualification To qualify, a student must score: 95th national percentile or higher on an approved grade-level achievement test; and 98th national percentile or higher on the CogAT or another approved cognitive-abilities assessment Students must meet both requirements. Students who do not meet the qualification criteria will not be placed in Challenge Math. They may be referred to another EduPatch mathematics program when an appropriate option is available. Additional placement review Test scores establish eligibility but do not guarantee final placement. The teacher may also review: Previous mathematical coursework Student work samples Mathematical reasoning Accuracy and organization Ability to explain solutions Independent work habits Ability to remain focused during instruction Performance during the initial classes The teacher may adjust a student’s level or recommend a different program when Challenge Math does not appear to be an appropriate instructional fit. Testing centers Students may use qualifying results from their school or complete testing through an approved testing provider. Approved testing centers: TBD

Teacher based in New Canaan, CT

$45.00 / class, per student

⏳ Pending location — final details aren’t confirmed yet. Check back soon.

Program description Challenge Math is designed for students who demonstrate exceptional grade-level achievement, advanced cognitive readiness, and the ability to process new mathematical concepts at an accelerated pace. Some students master grade-level mathematics quickly and need greater depth, complexity, and intellectual challenge than a traditional grade-level curriculum provides. This program places qualified students with similarly prepared peers and uses Beast Academy and Art of Problem Solving materials to develop advanced mathematical reasoning. Instruction goes beyond routine calculation and repetitive practice. Students investigate patterns, compare multiple solution strategies, solve unfamiliar multistep problems, explain their reasoning, and develop the persistence required for challenging mathematics. The program emphasizes: Advanced problem solving Mathematical reasoning Conceptual depth Flexible solution strategies Logical thinking Clear written explanations Nonroutine and competition-style problems Mathematical independence Accuracy and organized work Productive struggle and persistence Challenge Math is a selective placement program. Admission is based on both academic achievement and cognitive-ability testing. Placement requirements Students must complete or submit results from two assessments: A nationally normed grade-level achievement test The CogAT or another approved cognitive-abilities assessment Step 1: Grade-level achievement test Parents may submit a recent score from a nationally normed assessment administered through the student’s school, including: MAP Growth Iowa Assessments Another approved nationally normed grade-level assessment Students who do not have an eligible school-administered score may complete testing through one of EduPatch’s approved testing centers. The score must be reported as a national percentile ranking, not simply as the percentage of questions answered correctly. Step 2: CogAT Students who score at or above the 95th national percentile on the grade-level achievement assessment may proceed to CogAT testing. The CogAT evaluates areas of cognitive reasoning that help determine whether a student is prepared for the accelerated pace, abstraction, and complexity of Challenge Math. Challenge Math qualification To qualify, a student must score: 95th national percentile or higher on an approved grade-level achievement test; and 98th national percentile or higher on the CogAT or another approved cognitive-abilities assessment Students must meet both requirements. Students who do not meet the qualification criteria will not be placed in Challenge Math. They may be referred to another EduPatch mathematics program when an appropriate option is available. Additional placement review Test scores establish eligibility but do not guarantee final placement. The teacher may also review: Previous mathematical coursework Student work samples Mathematical reasoning Accuracy and organization Ability to explain solutions Independent work habits Ability to remain focused during instruction Performance during the initial classes The teacher may adjust a student’s level or recommend a different program when Challenge Math does not appear to be an appropriate instructional fit. Testing centers Students may use qualifying results from their school or complete testing through an approved testing provider. Approved testing centers: TBD

Teacher based in New Canaan, CT

$45.00 / class, per student

⏳ Pending location — final details aren’t confirmed yet. Check back soon.

Program description Challenge Math is designed for students who demonstrate exceptional grade-level achievement, advanced cognitive readiness, and the ability to process new mathematical concepts at an accelerated pace. Some students master grade-level mathematics quickly and need greater depth, complexity, and intellectual challenge than a traditional grade-level curriculum provides. This program places qualified students with similarly prepared peers and uses Beast Academy and Art of Problem Solving materials to develop advanced mathematical reasoning. Instruction goes beyond routine calculation and repetitive practice. Students investigate patterns, compare multiple solution strategies, solve unfamiliar multistep problems, explain their reasoning, and develop the persistence required for challenging mathematics. The program emphasizes: Advanced problem solving Mathematical reasoning Conceptual depth Flexible solution strategies Logical thinking Clear written explanations Nonroutine and competition-style problems Mathematical independence Accuracy and organized work Productive struggle and persistence Challenge Math is a selective placement program. Admission is based on both academic achievement and cognitive-ability testing. Placement requirements Students must complete or submit results from two assessments: A nationally normed grade-level achievement test The CogAT or another approved cognitive-abilities assessment Step 1: Grade-level achievement test Parents may submit a recent score from a nationally normed assessment administered through the student’s school, including: MAP Growth Iowa Assessments Another approved nationally normed grade-level assessment Students who do not have an eligible school-administered score may complete testing through one of EduPatch’s approved testing centers. The score must be reported as a national percentile ranking, not simply as the percentage of questions answered correctly. Step 2: CogAT Students who score at or above the 95th national percentile on the grade-level achievement assessment may proceed to CogAT testing. The CogAT evaluates areas of cognitive reasoning that help determine whether a student is prepared for the accelerated pace, abstraction, and complexity of Challenge Math. Challenge Math qualification To qualify, a student must score: 95th national percentile or higher on an approved grade-level achievement test; and 98th national percentile or higher on the CogAT or another approved cognitive-abilities assessment Students must meet both requirements. Students who do not meet the qualification criteria will not be placed in Challenge Math. They may be referred to another EduPatch mathematics program when an appropriate option is available. Additional placement review Test scores establish eligibility but do not guarantee final placement. The teacher may also review: Previous mathematical coursework Student work samples Mathematical reasoning Accuracy and organization Ability to explain solutions Independent work habits Ability to remain focused during instruction Performance during the initial classes The teacher may adjust a student’s level or recommend a different program when Challenge Math does not appear to be an appropriate instructional fit. Testing centers Students may use qualifying results from their school or complete testing through an approved testing provider. Approved testing centers: TBD

Teacher based in New Canaan, CT

$50.00 / class, per student

⏳ Pending location — final details aren’t confirmed yet. Check back soon.

Program description Challenge Math is designed for students who demonstrate exceptional grade-level achievement, advanced cognitive readiness, and the ability to process new mathematical concepts at an accelerated pace. Some students master grade-level mathematics quickly and need greater depth, complexity, and intellectual challenge than a traditional grade-level curriculum provides. This program places qualified students with similarly prepared peers and uses Beast Academy and Art of Problem Solving materials to develop advanced mathematical reasoning. Instruction goes beyond routine calculation and repetitive practice. Students investigate patterns, compare multiple solution strategies, solve unfamiliar multistep problems, explain their reasoning, and develop the persistence required for challenging mathematics. The program emphasizes: Advanced problem solving Mathematical reasoning Conceptual depth Flexible solution strategies Logical thinking Clear written explanations Nonroutine and competition-style problems Mathematical independence Accuracy and organized work Productive struggle and persistence Challenge Math is a selective placement program. Admission is based on both academic achievement and cognitive-ability testing. Placement requirements Students must complete or submit results from two assessments: A nationally normed grade-level achievement test The CogAT or another approved cognitive-abilities assessment Step 1: Grade-level achievement test Parents may submit a recent score from a nationally normed assessment administered through the student’s school, including: MAP Growth Iowa Assessments Another approved nationally normed grade-level assessment Students who do not have an eligible school-administered score may complete testing through one of EduPatch’s approved testing centers. The score must be reported as a national percentile ranking, not simply as the percentage of questions answered correctly. Step 2: CogAT Students who score at or above the 95th national percentile on the grade-level achievement assessment may proceed to CogAT testing. The CogAT evaluates areas of cognitive reasoning that help determine whether a student is prepared for the accelerated pace, abstraction, and complexity of Challenge Math. Challenge Math qualification To qualify, a student must score: 95th national percentile or higher on an approved grade-level achievement test; and 98th national percentile or higher on the CogAT or another approved cognitive-abilities assessment Students must meet both requirements. Students who do not meet the qualification criteria will not be placed in Challenge Math. They may be referred to another EduPatch mathematics program when an appropriate option is available. Additional placement review Test scores establish eligibility but do not guarantee final placement. The teacher may also review: Previous mathematical coursework Student work samples Mathematical reasoning Accuracy and organization Ability to explain solutions Independent work habits Ability to remain focused during instruction Performance during the initial classes The teacher may adjust a student’s level or recommend a different program when Challenge Math does not appear to be an appropriate instructional fit. Testing centers Students may use qualifying results from their school or complete testing through an approved testing provider. Approved testing centers: TBD

Teacher based in New Canaan, CT

$50.00 / class, per student

⏳ Pending location — final details aren’t confirmed yet. Check back soon.

**Math Foundations & Growth | Grades 3–7** **Program description** Math Foundations & Growth is an in-person program that builds strong mathematical understanding, confidence, and problem-solving skills. The program follows the **Singapore Math Dimensions curriculum**, using workbooks for grades 3–7 at a level matched to each group’s demonstrated readiness. Students explore the reasoning behind formulas, connect mathematical concepts, and learn to apply their knowledge to unfamiliar problems. Clear explanations, visual models, hands-on activities, and guided practice help students progress from understanding a concept to using it independently. Students explain their thinking, compare different approaches, and develop accurate, organized work. Groups bring together students with similar cognitive readiness and mathematical achievement so that instruction can match their pace and learning needs. The program emphasizes: * Strong number sense and computational fluency * Understanding the reasoning behind mathematical procedures * Visual models and connections between concepts * Word problems and multistep problem-solving * Flexible solution strategies * Clear explanations of mathematical thinking * Accuracy and organized work * Confidence, independence, and persistence **Schedule and format** * Grades 3–7 * In-person instruction * 2 hours per week * Grouping based on cognitive readiness and demonstrated mathematical achievement **Placement requirements** Students must submit results from both: * An approved nationally normed grade-level achievement assessment * The CogAT or another approved cognitive-abilities assessment The program’s standard placement ranges are: * **Grade-level math achievement:** 85th to below the 95th national percentile * **CogAT or approved cognitive-abilities assessment:** 85th to below the 98th national percentile Scores must be reported as **national percentile rankings**, rather than percentages of questions answered correctly. Students whose results fall across the Foundations & Growth and Challenge Math ranges are reviewed individually to determine the appropriate instructional fit. Placement in Challenge Math requires meeting both of that program’s qualification thresholds. **Step 1: Grade-level achievement assessment** Parents may submit a recent school-administered math score from: * MAP Growth * Iowa Assessments * Another approved nationally normed grade-level assessment Students who do not have an eligible score may complete testing through an eligible independent testing provider. **Step 2: Cognitive-abilities assessment** Parents submit an eligible CogAT score or results from another approved cognitive-abilities assessment. Students who need both achievement and cognitive-abilities testing may use a combined testing option. Before scheduling new testing, families should confirm with EduPatch that the assessment, test level, and score report meet placement requirements. **Additional placement review** Assessment results guide group placement and workbook selection. The teacher may also review: * Previous mathematical coursework and student work samples * Mathematical reasoning and ability to explain solutions * Accuracy and organization * Independent work habits and focus during instruction * Performance during the initial classes Students may work at a workbook level different from their school grade. The teacher may adjust the instructional level or recommend another program based on the student’s learning needs and progress. **Independent testing options** **BJU Press Testing & Evaluation — Greenville, South Carolina** Offers online Iowa Assessments and combined Iowa + CogAT testing for eligible homeschool and private-school students. Private-school students whose schools do not offer testing require confirmation from their school. Public-school students are not eligible for this service. CogAT is available only in combination with Iowa Assessments. https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/testing/online **Northwestern University — Center for Talent Development** Offers MAP achievement testing and remotely administered CogAT. For students in grades 3–7, its CogAT option is administered one grade above the student’s enrolled grade. Families must confirm with EduPatch that the assessment and reported percentile norms are appropriate for placement before registering. https://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/assessments **Testing payment and score sharing** Parents register and pay the testing provider directly. Parents submit the score reports to EduPatch or authorize the provider to share them. EduPatch uses these results solely for program placement. These are independent testing providers; listing them does not indicate an affiliation or partnership with EduPatch.

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**Math Foundations & Growth | Grades 3–7** **Program description** Math Foundations & Growth is an in-person program that builds strong mathematical understanding, confidence, and problem-solving skills. The program follows the **Singapore Math Dimensions curriculum**, using workbooks for grades 3–7 at a level matched to each group’s demonstrated readiness. Students explore the reasoning behind formulas, connect mathematical concepts, and learn to apply their knowledge to unfamiliar problems. Clear explanations, visual models, hands-on activities, and guided practice help students progress from understanding a concept to using it independently. Students explain their thinking, compare different approaches, and develop accurate, organized work. Groups bring together students with similar cognitive readiness and mathematical achievement so that instruction can match their pace and learning needs. The program emphasizes: * Strong number sense and computational fluency * Understanding the reasoning behind mathematical procedures * Visual models and connections between concepts * Word problems and multistep problem-solving * Flexible solution strategies * Clear explanations of mathematical thinking * Accuracy and organized work * Confidence, independence, and persistence **Schedule and format** * Grades 3–7 * In-person instruction * 2 hours per week * Grouping based on cognitive readiness and demonstrated mathematical achievement **Placement requirements** Students must submit results from both: * An approved nationally normed grade-level achievement assessment * The CogAT or another approved cognitive-abilities assessment The program’s standard placement ranges are: * **Grade-level math achievement:** 85th to below the 95th national percentile * **CogAT or approved cognitive-abilities assessment:** 85th to below the 98th national percentile Scores must be reported as **national percentile rankings**, rather than percentages of questions answered correctly. Students whose results fall across the Foundations & Growth and Challenge Math ranges are reviewed individually to determine the appropriate instructional fit. Placement in Challenge Math requires meeting both of that program’s qualification thresholds. **Step 1: Grade-level achievement assessment** Parents may submit a recent school-administered math score from: * MAP Growth * Iowa Assessments * Another approved nationally normed grade-level assessment Students who do not have an eligible score may complete testing through an eligible independent testing provider. **Step 2: Cognitive-abilities assessment** Parents submit an eligible CogAT score or results from another approved cognitive-abilities assessment. Students who need both achievement and cognitive-abilities testing may use a combined testing option. Before scheduling new testing, families should confirm with EduPatch that the assessment, test level, and score report meet placement requirements. **Additional placement review** Assessment results guide group placement and workbook selection. The teacher may also review: * Previous mathematical coursework and student work samples * Mathematical reasoning and ability to explain solutions * Accuracy and organization * Independent work habits and focus during instruction * Performance during the initial classes Students may work at a workbook level different from their school grade. The teacher may adjust the instructional level or recommend another program based on the student’s learning needs and progress. **Independent testing options** **BJU Press Testing & Evaluation — Greenville, South Carolina** Offers online Iowa Assessments and combined Iowa + CogAT testing for eligible homeschool and private-school students. Private-school students whose schools do not offer testing require confirmation from their school. Public-school students are not eligible for this service. CogAT is available only in combination with Iowa Assessments. https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/testing/online **Northwestern University — Center for Talent Development** Offers MAP achievement testing and remotely administered CogAT. For students in grades 3–7, its CogAT option is administered one grade above the student’s enrolled grade. Families must confirm with EduPatch that the assessment and reported percentile norms are appropriate for placement before registering. https://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/assessments **Testing payment and score sharing** Parents register and pay the testing provider directly. Parents submit the score reports to EduPatch or authorize the provider to share them. EduPatch uses these results solely for program placement. These are independent testing providers; listing them does not indicate an affiliation or partnership with EduPatch.

Teacher based in New Canaan, CT

$40.00 / class, per student

⏳ Pending location — final details aren’t confirmed yet. Check back soon.

**Math Foundations & Growth | Grades 3–7** **Program description** Math Foundations & Growth is an in-person program that builds strong mathematical understanding, confidence, and problem-solving skills. The program follows the **Singapore Math Dimensions curriculum**, using workbooks for grades 3–7 at a level matched to each group’s demonstrated readiness. Students explore the reasoning behind formulas, connect mathematical concepts, and learn to apply their knowledge to unfamiliar problems. Clear explanations, visual models, hands-on activities, and guided practice help students progress from understanding a concept to using it independently. Students explain their thinking, compare different approaches, and develop accurate, organized work. Groups bring together students with similar cognitive readiness and mathematical achievement so that instruction can match their pace and learning needs. The program emphasizes: * Strong number sense and computational fluency * Understanding the reasoning behind mathematical procedures * Visual models and connections between concepts * Word problems and multistep problem-solving * Flexible solution strategies * Clear explanations of mathematical thinking * Accuracy and organized work * Confidence, independence, and persistence **Schedule and format** * Grades 3–7 * In-person instruction * 2 hours per week * Grouping based on cognitive readiness and demonstrated mathematical achievement **Placement requirements** Students must submit results from both: * An approved nationally normed grade-level achievement assessment * The CogAT or another approved cognitive-abilities assessment The program’s standard placement ranges are: * **Grade-level math achievement:** 85th to below the 95th national percentile * **CogAT or approved cognitive-abilities assessment:** 85th to below the 98th national percentile Scores must be reported as **national percentile rankings**, rather than percentages of questions answered correctly. Students whose results fall across the Foundations & Growth and Challenge Math ranges are reviewed individually to determine the appropriate instructional fit. Placement in Challenge Math requires meeting both of that program’s qualification thresholds. **Step 1: Grade-level achievement assessment** Parents may submit a recent school-administered math score from: * MAP Growth * Iowa Assessments * Another approved nationally normed grade-level assessment Students who do not have an eligible score may complete testing through an eligible independent testing provider. **Step 2: Cognitive-abilities assessment** Parents submit an eligible CogAT score or results from another approved cognitive-abilities assessment. Students who need both achievement and cognitive-abilities testing may use a combined testing option. Before scheduling new testing, families should confirm with EduPatch that the assessment, test level, and score report meet placement requirements. **Additional placement review** Assessment results guide group placement and workbook selection. The teacher may also review: * Previous mathematical coursework and student work samples * Mathematical reasoning and ability to explain solutions * Accuracy and organization * Independent work habits and focus during instruction * Performance during the initial classes Students may work at a workbook level different from their school grade. The teacher may adjust the instructional level or recommend another program based on the student’s learning needs and progress. **Independent testing options** **BJU Press Testing & Evaluation — Greenville, South Carolina** Offers online Iowa Assessments and combined Iowa + CogAT testing for eligible homeschool and private-school students. Private-school students whose schools do not offer testing require confirmation from their school. Public-school students are not eligible for this service. CogAT is available only in combination with Iowa Assessments. https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/testing/online **Northwestern University — Center for Talent Development** Offers MAP achievement testing and remotely administered CogAT. For students in grades 3–7, its CogAT option is administered one grade above the student’s enrolled grade. Families must confirm with EduPatch that the assessment and reported percentile norms are appropriate for placement before registering. https://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/assessments **Testing payment and score sharing** Parents register and pay the testing provider directly. Parents submit the score reports to EduPatch or authorize the provider to share them. EduPatch uses these results solely for program placement. These are independent testing providers; listing them does not indicate an affiliation or partnership with EduPatch.

Teacher based in New Canaan, CT

$45.00 / class, per student

⏳ Pending location — final details aren’t confirmed yet. Check back soon.

**Math Foundations & Growth | Grades 3–7** **Program description** Math Foundations & Growth is an in-person program that builds strong mathematical understanding, confidence, and problem-solving skills. The program follows the **Singapore Math Dimensions curriculum**, using workbooks for grades 3–7 at a level matched to each group’s demonstrated readiness. Students explore the reasoning behind formulas, connect mathematical concepts, and learn to apply their knowledge to unfamiliar problems. Clear explanations, visual models, hands-on activities, and guided practice help students progress from understanding a concept to using it independently. Students explain their thinking, compare different approaches, and develop accurate, organized work. Groups bring together students with similar cognitive readiness and mathematical achievement so that instruction can match their pace and learning needs. The program emphasizes: * Strong number sense and computational fluency * Understanding the reasoning behind mathematical procedures * Visual models and connections between concepts * Word problems and multistep problem-solving * Flexible solution strategies * Clear explanations of mathematical thinking * Accuracy and organized work * Confidence, independence, and persistence **Schedule and format** * Grades 3–7 * In-person instruction * 2 hours per week * Grouping based on cognitive readiness and demonstrated mathematical achievement **Placement requirements** Students must submit results from both: * An approved nationally normed grade-level achievement assessment * The CogAT or another approved cognitive-abilities assessment The program’s standard placement ranges are: * **Grade-level math achievement:** 85th to below the 95th national percentile * **CogAT or approved cognitive-abilities assessment:** 85th to below the 98th national percentile Scores must be reported as **national percentile rankings**, rather than percentages of questions answered correctly. Students whose results fall across the Foundations & Growth and Challenge Math ranges are reviewed individually to determine the appropriate instructional fit. Placement in Challenge Math requires meeting both of that program’s qualification thresholds. **Step 1: Grade-level achievement assessment** Parents may submit a recent school-administered math score from: * MAP Growth * Iowa Assessments * Another approved nationally normed grade-level assessment Students who do not have an eligible score may complete testing through an eligible independent testing provider. **Step 2: Cognitive-abilities assessment** Parents submit an eligible CogAT score or results from another approved cognitive-abilities assessment. Students who need both achievement and cognitive-abilities testing may use a combined testing option. Before scheduling new testing, families should confirm with EduPatch that the assessment, test level, and score report meet placement requirements. **Additional placement review** Assessment results guide group placement and workbook selection. The teacher may also review: * Previous mathematical coursework and student work samples * Mathematical reasoning and ability to explain solutions * Accuracy and organization * Independent work habits and focus during instruction * Performance during the initial classes Students may work at a workbook level different from their school grade. The teacher may adjust the instructional level or recommend another program based on the student’s learning needs and progress. **Independent testing options** **BJU Press Testing & Evaluation — Greenville, South Carolina** Offers online Iowa Assessments and combined Iowa + CogAT testing for eligible homeschool and private-school students. Private-school students whose schools do not offer testing require confirmation from their school. Public-school students are not eligible for this service. CogAT is available only in combination with Iowa Assessments. https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/testing/online **Northwestern University — Center for Talent Development** Offers MAP achievement testing and remotely administered CogAT. For students in grades 3–7, its CogAT option is administered one grade above the student’s enrolled grade. Families must confirm with EduPatch that the assessment and reported percentile norms are appropriate for placement before registering. https://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/assessments **Testing payment and score sharing** Parents register and pay the testing provider directly. Parents submit the score reports to EduPatch or authorize the provider to share them. EduPatch uses these results solely for program placement. These are independent testing providers; listing them does not indicate an affiliation or partnership with EduPatch.

Teacher based in New Canaan, CT

$40.00 / class, per student

⏳ Pending location — final details aren’t confirmed yet. Check back soon.

Intro to Physics in Everyday Life is a hands-on course for students in grades 5-6 who have not yet taken a formal physics class. Instead of beginning with abstract definitions, the course begins with familiar questions. Why does a car window fog in winter? Why can a roof appear to 'steam' after a summer rain? Why does a sealed snack bag puff up on a mountain? Why do ears feel blocked during takeoff and landing? Students investigate these questions through demonstrations, models, discussion, measurement, and short calculations. The course introduces matter, heat, pressure, forces, motion, fluids, sound, light, and energy. Equations are presented as compact descriptions of relationships students already understand. The aim is not memorization. The aim is to help students see the physical world as understandable, testable, and connected. Learning Outcomes Distinguish an observation from an inference and write a testable prediction. Use particle models to explain temperature, changes of state, evaporation, condensation, and visible mist. Explain how air pressure changes with altitude and how pressure differences affect packages, ears, breathing, and boiling. Identify balanced and unbalanced forces, inertia, friction, gravity, and normal force in everyday situations. Measure distance and time and calculate average speed using v = d ÷ t. Use density and buoyancy to predict whether objects will float or sink. Describe sound as vibration and light as energy that can reflect, refract, and separate into colors. Trace energy transfers and design a solution to an everyday physics problem. Support an explanation with evidence using the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning structure.

Teacher based in New Canaan, CT

$45.00 / class, per student

⏳ Pending location — final details aren’t confirmed yet. Check back soon.

Extra topics (such as combinatorics, elementary number theory, etc.) Focus on Mathcounts & AMC 8 / AMC 10 questions

$0.00 / class, per student

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is a hands-on STEM program that uses baseball and softball to explore physics, engineering, technology, and entrepreneurship. Students begin by learning the rules, positions, strategy, and vocabulary of the games. They then investigate the physics behind pitching, ball flight, spin, batting, and bat-ball collisions. Topics include motion, force, energy, momentum, torque, center of mass, moment of inertia, aerodynamics, the Magnus effect, vibrations, and materials science. Students will examine how bats are constructed and investigate how length, weight, mass distribution, materials, balance, and the sweet-spot region affect performance. The program culminates in the Better Bat Challenge. Students design their own baseball or softball bat and use physics and AI tools to develop the concept. They create technical specifications, select materials, plan how the bat could be manufactured and tested, estimate production costs, investigate patents and prior art, and prepare an investor-style presentation to pitch their invention.

Teacher based in New Canaan, CT

$45.00 / class, per student

⏳ Pending location — final details aren’t confirmed yet. Check back soon.