Engaging Math Circles

AFTER-SCHOOL MATH AND PROBLEM SOLVING
GRADES K - 8

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WHAT PARENTS SAY ABOUT US

EMC has helped my son discover a deep passion for math in the short span of time that he has been with them. We are very pleased with the superior quality of instruction that EMC offers, as it vastly extends what is offered in a traditional elementary school setting.
Olga S.
My son took lessons from Anna a couple of years ago and we both really liked it, but then we moved to San Mateo. After observing his progress in private school, and exploring some math afterschool programs in the area, I've decided that EMC is worth a commute from San Mateo to San Jose. Anna is an awesome teacher - very patient and truly engaging. The classes are small so each kid gets personal attention and has a chance to discuss his ideas. And most importantly, they believe that learning math can be cool and fun. We are very happy to be back, and I highly recommend EMC!
Anna L.
I was hoping to find a place
where they could fall in love with math and be inspired...
As a parent I'm very happy that I found this place.
Definitely recommended!
Evgenia P.
My eight year old loves math at EMC with Anna. I can see the difference in the way she is engaging with math. She is excited to try harder and harder problems, and is approaching each problem with creative approaches that I could not predict.

Anna teaches ... them to aim for understanding over memorization, to enjoy challenges, to persist and to try different approaches to solve difficult problems.
Ari H.
I'm so happy my friend referred me to this school!
[EMC] has a unique approach that is both fun and stimulating. It's more about logic and playing interesting games, then just plain math, but it does make a huge difference to math skills!
My daughter loves these classes, and, honestly, I love them too!

They truly make sure the kids learn in the best way possible! My daughter even loves doing her homework!

On top of everything, the location is very convenient, always plenty of parking and the school has a spacious waiting area.
Galina T.
The way [EMC] approaches teaching math is unlike a lot of others. Our [student] actually looks forward to each class because he's actually having fun learning. It's like play based learning but they're figuring out tricks to solve problems that normally take much longer to do for their age. Highly recommend EMC for anyone wanting to get their kids to love math and learn it in a fun way!
Thiru S.
My daughter likes these lessons so much. They are not only learning math according to very advanced program for their age, but it is done in very entertaining manner, so kids never get bored, they solve logic puzzles and Anna also teaches them how to think logically. My daughters teacher at her public school keeps telling me that my daughter is genius in math and that she can give lessons herself. Also she showed great results on Kangaroo math Olympiad last year. And it is all thanks to Anna and her great Math school!
Anna S.
Thanks to Engaging Math Circles (EMC) my kids love math! and they are getting better and better at it too! My kids love solving puzzles. I've seen a huge change in their ability to work and think independently while solving complex (age appropriate) problems. No matter how tired, they RUN to class. They are excited to learn.
Anichka
I am so happy we signed up both our kids to study math with EMC!
Our eldest who didn’t like math so much, all of a sudden loves it! He ... enjoys the materials and does his homework gladly 😀 this makes my life so much easier! Plus no more 10 reminders or fighting over homework. Kudos. Our Youngest loves math but school didn’t challenge her. EMC took over and she was so happy we signed her up. 

Both kids are placed with same Math level kids. Teachers are .. all very math savvy and nice to kids, respectful and fair. Our kids love to learn with EMC because they are being challenged, respected, listened to, and they see their improvement and advancement.
Maya B.
My 10 year old son needed additional help in improving his fundamental understanding of math concepts. One of my coworkers recommended Anna and I am glad that we met her. Anna is kind, and is extremely patient with kids - she makes it fun for the kids, and inculcates a sense of love for math. My son loves how different teachers Anna, Stephanie, Andy all enjoy working with his circle and exploring different ways of problem solving. He appreciates the learning environment and always looks forward to his next class.
Keshav

WHO WE ARE

Engaging Math Circles in San Jose, CA offers an after-school enrichment program that caters to grades K to 8. Lessons are presented in small groups that allow for both individualized teaching and peer collaborative learning environment.

WHY EMC

EMC uses the Investigative Learning method to help students discover answers and solutions to mathematical problems on their own. This unique approach allows students to experience the joy of discovery and the excitement of "Eureka!" moments. In small groups, students engage in rich mathematical discussion and peer collaboration with a highly trained facilitator. These discussions foster creative thinking as well as independent problem-solving.

Sign your child up today and see their love of math blossom through investigating, discussing, and being a part of math in a way they don’t get to experience in a standard classroom environment.
Advanced Math Curriculum for K-8 Grade Levels
EMC offers a systematic program that covers all school requirements and goes beyond them. We expose our students to the advanced concepts from Algebra, Geometry, Number Theory, Combinatorics, and other branches of high mathematics. In addition, we work on solving non-standard and challenging problems from a variety of math competitions. Our students participate in Math Kangaroo, MOEMS, MathCounts, and other math tournaments, bringing home fantastic results. 
Investigative Learning Creates Intrinsic Motivation to Learn
Children are inherently curious and love to explore on their own. When the students believe in their own power of discovery, they crave new knowledge. The driving force behind EMC lessons is to make math interesting and exciting by showing students that they can solve complex problems. EMC uses a unique Investigative Learning approach to foster independent math thinkers in all grade levels. Investigative Learning immerses students in the wonderful world of mathematics by the way of asking thought-provoking questions. Students are guided to discover the answers on their own instead of memorizing the instructor’s presentation. Kids internalize the material better, as well as gain confidence in their own thinking and problem-solving skills.
Discovering the "WHY" Behind the "HOW"
Math is more than just a set of rules, templates, and arithmetic calculations. At EMC, we believe that thorough understanding of mathematical concepts is an integral step in the development of mathematical intuition. Automatization of arithmetic skills should happen after a solid foundation of core principles has been laid. The beauty of mathematics is in the fact that if you can understand “why” something works, you can always recreate the “how”. At younger ages, we enrich the learning process with hands-on activities, manipulatives, and games, allowing young minds to engage all senses in the process of modeling abstract concepts of mathematics with tangible models. Younger children investigate and prove their theories with hands-on experiments. Older students learn to model and prove math using all current scientific tools and mathematical language. They become fluent in using graphs, diagrams, algebraic expressions, equations and their like, to solve problems.
Small Groups with Personal Attention
Small class sizes enable EMC instructors to focus on individual strengths and weaknesses of each student. Our structure and teaching philosophy provide a unique opportunity to challenge the most advanced students while boosting the confidence and building the skills of the kids who struggle. Our students are inspired by their peers in the group. They rise up to challenges, supporting, learning from, and teaching each other. Our classroom is a playground where leadership skills can be practiced alongside collaborative team work. 
Fostering Independent Thinkers
The fun and supportive environment of EMC provides students with a unique opportunity to examine their own thought process. They discover their personal strengths and weaknesses. They are not afraid to make mistakes, ask for help when they need it, or admit they are stuck. Kids learn to independently read and understand math texts. They learn how to self-advocate when presenting solutions to the classroom. During each lesson, students engage in meaningful discussions with their peers. These interactions teach them to effectively formulate and communicate their own thoughts.
Inspiring Love for Math
We believe that teaching math is fun and learning math is exciting, and our students quickly catch on to this enthusiasm. Smiles are abundant, confidence skyrockets, great results are carried over to school classrooms. It is a marvelous transformation for all, and we are privileged to be a part of the journey. We love math, and your children will too!
Address
1066 Saratoga Ave, Suite 220
San Jose CA 95117
Phone
P: (408) 599-2663
Email:
info@engagingmathcircles.com

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