No. IMACS welcomes students of varying math abilities, and since students are placed according to ability, we are able to ensure that each child is enrolled in a level that is both challenging and fun. While we are not a tutoring service and do not review concepts taught in schools, we do teach logical reasoning skills that help all students become better thinkers and problem solvers. Our highly-trained instructors give a lot of encouragement and make classes fun for everyone. No matter the level in which students begin, our goal at IMACS is to help them grow by developing skills beyond what traditional schools offer.

Most children benefit significantly from IMACS classes, but not every child. Some are not ready, others may have missed the opportunity and are not able to handle the more advanced classes. Keep in mind that IMACS classes are not based on age or grade level, so the only way to know whether your child can benefit from IMACS classes is to take a free class.

Daily exposure to novel ideas and talented instructors has had a seminal effect on many young IMACS students over many years. Older students in the self-paced mathematics and computer science classes can make significant academic progress spending only two hours per day of intensive effort.

No. IMACS welcomes students of varying math abilities, and since students are placed according to ability, we are able to ensure that each child is enrolled in a level that is both challenging and fun. While we are not a tutoring service and do not review concepts taught in schools, we do teach logical reasoning skills that help all students become better thinkers and problem solvers. Our highly-trained instructors give a lot of encouragement and make classes fun for everyone. No matter the level in which students begin, our goal at IMACS is to help them grow by developing skills beyond what traditional schools offer.

Most children benefit significantly from IMACS classes, but not every child. Some are not ready, others may have missed the opportunity and are not able to handle the more advanced classes. Keep in mind that IMACS classes are not based on age or grade level, so the only way to know whether your child can benefit from IMACS classes is to take a free class.

IMACS Computer Programming, University Computer Science, and University Mathematical Logic classes are self-paced, so students may join at any point during the year.

Math Enrichment students are allowed to join mid-year only if the Placement Class instructor determines that he or she can handle jumping in with other students who have been in the class all year. IMACS’ spiral approach to learning is friendly to new students while allowing continuing students to receive even deeper benefits. (Spiral approach means that a particular idea is taught in numerous lessons in an increasingly advanced and challenging setting. For example, the first IMACS “arrow road” lesson is accessible to most first graders, while the last one would challenge a math major at a top university!)

Daily exposure to novel ideas and talented instructors has had a seminal effect on many young IMACS students over many years. Older students in the self-paced mathematics and computer science classes can make significant academic progress spending only two hours per day of intensive effort.

We encourage parents to send an email to parentrelations@imacs.org or call 954-419-5983 or 1-866-634-6227 and let us know any thoughts, feedback or concerns. We’d be happy to talk with you about your child’s progress, and will make sure to get you in contact with their instructor.

The IMACS mathematics enrichment program is a multi-level program for above-average to talented children in grades 1-6. Students are placed by ability and must therefore complete the placement process prior to registration. This process begins with 20 to 30 minutes of pre-placement preparation activities that your child should work through. After your child completes these activities, parent and student should attend an IMACS Live! placement class via the Zoom video conferencing platform.

The placement classes are taught by senior instructors with extensive experience assessing students’ intuitive mathematical abilities. The instructor evaluates each student’s responses to novel situations. As the class progresses and the instructor learns more about each individual student, he or she continually tailors questions to assess individual reasoning and arithmetic abilities.

After the class, the instructor will email you a recommendation for the appropriate math enrichment level for your child and the best time of the year to start.