Local and Internet Math Resources

http://mathcircle.berkeley.edu/

The Berkeley Math Circle (BMC) is a weekly program for over 50 San Francisco Bay Area high and middle school students. The weekly sessions are on Tuesdays from 6 to 8 pm on the UC Berkeley Campus. The program is jointly sponsored by the UC Berkeley Math Department, the Mosse Foundation For Arts and Education through the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI), and Parents' Contributions. New this fall, BMC will introduce a program for 1^st the 3^rd grade children.

Emulating famous Eastern European models, the program aims at drawing kids to mathematics, preparing them for mathematical contests, introducing them to the wonders of beautiful mathematical theories, and encouraging them to undertake future careers linked with mathematics, whether as mathematicians, mathematics educators, economists, or business entrepreneurs.

http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/

Art of Problem Solving is a one stop shop for children with high math and abilities. Offering outstanding textbooks and online classes, AOPS materials help prepare kids for the major middle and high school math competitions. New this year, Alcumus, offering students a customized learning experience, adjusting to student performance to deliver appropriate problems and lessons. Alcumus is specifically designed to provide high-performing students with a challenging curriculum appropriate to their abilities. Alcumus is FREE! Favorite text books on sale include AOPS Vol 1&2 for middle schoolers, and the George Lenchner classic, “Creative Problem Solving in School Mathematics For upper elementary and Middle

http://www.aleks.com/k12

While not specifically designed for GATE kids, many self-motivated children learn easily and comprehensively form ALEKS.

ALEKS (Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces) is a Research-Based Online Math Program:

• Artificial Intelligence Targets Gaps in Individual Student Knowledge

• Assessment and Learning with Standards-Based Content for Grades 3-12

• Comprehensive and Customizable Curriculum That Aligns with Course Syllabi or Textbooks

• Monitor Student, Class, School, and District Progress Toward State Standards

• Fully Bilingual - English and Spanish

Math Contests

Textbooks

Singapore Math http://www.sgbox.com/singaporemath.html

Many Americans find that textbooks from Singapore clear and concise, and kids easily absorb concepts. The site above sells them at a low price.

Art of Problem Solving creates textbooks designed to deepen kids' understanding Middle and High School math.  They also sell books from other publishers.