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IMACS Live! is designed to give children a competitive edge by teaching them how to think critically using logic and reasoning. With over 25 years of experience, IMACS offers online after-school, weekend, homeschool, and summer classes for gifted and talented 1st-12th grade students in math enrichment, computer programming, logic puzzles, university-level mathematics, and university-level computer science. Highly experienced IMACS Live! instructors teach all courses via Zoom sessions. Secondary school students unable to attend using Zoom may be eligible for online self-paced courses through Elements of Mathematics: Foundations (EMF) or university-level courses through eIMACS. View all posts by IMACS Staff →

August 28, 2019Success Storiesby IMACS Staff

IMACS Success Spotlight: Adrian Abedon

Adrian first attended IMACS as part of Hi-Tech Summer Camp before starting 4th grade. He excelled in Mathematics Enrichment, Computer Enrichment, and university-level courses in Computer Science. Adrian scored 34 out of 36 on the ACT and graduated with a 4.93 GPA. He was named a National Merit Commended Scholar and National AP Scholar and was selected to receive the …

August 27, 2019Success Storiesby IMACS Staff

IMACS Success Spotlight: Emily Namm

Needing greater academic challenge than school could provide, Emily began IMACS in 4th grade. She thrived in Mathematics Enrichment, Logic Puzzles at Hi-Tech Summer Camp, and university-level courses in Computer Science. Emily went on to score 5’s on all ten AP exams that she took, a perfect 36 on the ACT and 1580 out of 1600 on the SAT, including …

July 30, 2019Online Courses, STEM Educationby IMACS Staff

Discrete Math Puts the “Plus” in EMF Pre-Algebra Plus

EMF Math’s Pre-Algebra Plus bundle is on sale for $270 during August 2019. That’s 25% off the regular bundle price, or 50% off the total price if courses are purchased individually. Pre-Algebra Plus comes with a 300-day enrollment period. Enroll at EMFmath.com. You don’t need to pay upwards of $1000 to have your mathematically talented child complete all of pre-algebra …

EMF Math Director Iain Ferguson with EMF Math students at Westglades Middle School in Broward County, Florida.

June 28, 2019Critical Thinking, Online Courses, STEM Educationby IMACS Staff

Beyond Math Competitions: Developing Math Talent to Its Fullest Potential

Math competitions are a popular way to enrich the lives of mathematically talented students. Contests introduce ideas not covered in school, bring together like-minded peers, and celebrate academic achievement. But math competitions have their shortcomings. An education in advanced mathematics that starts with foundational topics, so-called “discrete math,” offers a more complete and inclusive way to develop math talent. This …

June 10, 2019Critical Thinking, Online Courses, STEM Educationby IMACS Staff

University of Florida Professor Delivers Math Lectures to BCPS Top Middle and High School Students

This press release was originally published in the BCPS Newsroom. Scroll down for videos of both lectures. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — Kevin Knudson, professor and chair of the University of Florida (UF) Department of Mathematics and UF Distinguished Teaching Scholar, recently presented two mathematics lectures to sixth through ninth grade students and graduates of Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) EMF …

March 6, 2019Critical Thinking, Online Coursesby IMACS Staff

Talented Middle School Math Students Forge Early Path to University Coursework

Representatives from the University of Florida (UF) and Florida Atlantic University (FAU) met with more than 150 middle school students and parents in Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) last week to describe the exciting opportunities they are offering to graduates of Broward’s Elements of Mathematics: Foundations (EMF Math) program. EMF Math is an online curriculum that teaches pre-algebra through precalculus …

August 10, 2018Success Storiesby IMACS Staff

IMACS Success Spotlight: Nik Kaufman

Congratulations to IMACS graduate Nik Kaufman, who is excelling in the Medical Honors Program at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Nik attended IMACS from 1st through 12th grade and completed Math Enrichment, Computer Enrichment, Hi-Tech Summer Camp, and university-level courses in Computer Science and Logic for Mathematics. He earned straight As in high school, scored 790 on the …

August 9, 2018Success Storiesby IMACS Staff

IMACS Success Spotlight: Shuli Jones

Congratulations to IMACS graduate Shuli Jones, who is beginning her studies at MIT. Shuli started taking IMACS courses in 6th grade after winning a scholarship to University Computer Science I through a coding camp for girls. She went on to complete University Computer Science II, AP Computer Science: Java Programming, and Logic for Mathematics. Shuli graduated high school with a …

August 8, 2018Success Storiesby IMACS Staff

IMACS Success Spotlight: Ty Kay

Congratulations to IMACS graduate Ty Kay who is beginning his studies at Princeton. Ty started taking IMACS Math Enrichment classes in 5th grade and went on to complete IMACS’ university-level courses in Computer Science and Logic for Mathematics. Ty cultivated a love for problem-solving and analytical thinking in high school, greatly enjoying AP Mathematics and Physics courses while applying those …

August 7, 2018Success Storiesby IMACS Staff

IMACS Success Spotlight: Ricky Morse

Congratulations to IMACS graduate Ricky Morse who is beginning his studies at Rice. Ricky first attended IMACS in 2nd grade. Over the next 10 years he completed all levels of Math Enrichment and Computer Enrichment, Electronics, and university-level classes in Computer Science and Logic for Mathematics. Having scored 1580 on the SAT, 35 on the ACT, 800 on the SAT …

About IMACS Staff

IMACS Success Spotlight: Adrian Abedon

IMACS Success Spotlight: Emily Namm

Discrete Math Puts the “Plus” in EMF Pre-Algebra Plus

Beyond Math Competitions: Developing Math Talent to Its Fullest Potential

University of Florida Professor Delivers Math Lectures to BCPS Top Middle and High School Students

Talented Middle School Math Students Forge Early Path to University Coursework

IMACS Success Spotlight: Nik Kaufman

IMACS Success Spotlight: Shuli Jones

IMACS Success Spotlight: Ty Kay

IMACS Success Spotlight: Ricky Morse

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