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Showing Work For Math
There is often a deep mismatch between how showing work is taught in schools versus how the most advanced students experience math....
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"I Know All the USACO Topics! Why Haven't I Qualified for Silver Yet?"
I receive this question from students constantly. They've been coding since they were super young; implement questions perfectly well in...
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Are You Ready For USACO Bronze?
There’s no downside to signing up: the test is free, and you'll know quickly if it's too hard for now. If you are already comfortable...
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Are Fun And Excellence Mutually Exclusive?
The stereotypical "smart" kid is quiet, serious, and always studying. So why does he get rejected from HYPSM (Harvard, Yale, Princeton,...
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Why Latin and Classical Education Are Still the Gold Standard for Top Students
In an age of constant distractions, avoidance of memorization, and treating the arts as nothing more than self expression, Latin offers...
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Can You Make My Kid Qualify For AIME and USACO Silver?
No -- but I can show him or her exactly how. Each year, my students achieve these awards. I specialize in guiding brilliant students from...
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