Math Power Academy (MPA) is a STEM academic enrichment program designed to foster growth in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. MPA students will learn topics such as advanced math, computer programming, robotics, physics and engineering.
We at MPA believe that students learn best by doing. Additionally, bright students are motivated by challenge, not drill and repetition. At MPA, students participate in an activity-based, weekly program where they experience math in a fun, challenging, imaginative and collaborative environment. Math is so much more than solving problems in a textbook!
Academy Information
Class Schedule
- There are 4 class meetings per month, one per week
- Current class offering is Wednesday from 6:30-8:00.
- All classes meet at Royal High School, Room 5-3 (unless otherwise scheduled)
Curriculum
- We study advanced math, recreational math, computer programming, robotics.
- Students will participate in whole group, small group and paired activities.
- When appropriate, students will be grouped by math level.
- We also use games as a motivation for learning and exploring math.
Academy Costs
- The monthly course fee is $89, payable at the beginning of each month.
- There is no long-term commitment or contract – just pay as you go.
Instructors
Dan Shuster – Founder and Chief Curriculum Designer Dan taught math and computer science for 29 years at Royal High School. Over that time, he has taught every high school course from Algebra to Calculus – even Statistics and Computer Science. For the past four years, he has been a Teacher on Special Assignment for Educational Technology in the Simi Valley Unified School District. Dan possesses a B.A. in Mathematics from the University of California at Riverside and an M.A. in Mathematics Education with Emphasis on Technology Integration from the California State University at Northridge. In addition to his classroom teaching experience, Dan has presented more than 75 workshops at various conferences to fellow teachers from all over the state and is currently a computer science presenter/consultant for the National Math and Science Initiative and is also an adjunct faculty member at California Lutheran University teaching in the Graduate Schools of Education and Business. Dan has also been an active volunteer in Simi Valley for many years – coaching youth sports, leading Cub Scout dens and campers at Girl Scout Day Camp.
Bob Willging – Instructor/Consultant Bob has taught math and physics for 35 years at Royal High School and Crespi Carmelite High School in Encino. Over that time, he has taught practically every high school math course and several science courses. Bob holds a B.A. in Mathematics from the California State University at Northridge and an M.A. in Mathematics Education with Emphasis on Technology Integration, also from CSU Northridge. In addition to his classroom teaching experience, Bob is a respected leader in curriculum development and integration.
Adam Lev – Instructor Adam has taught Desktop Publishing, Yearbook and Web Design for 12 years at Royal High School. He possesses a B.A. in Graphic Design from Loyola Marymount University. He also has extensive graphic design experience working with a company that designs collectible pins for Disney and other companies. Adam is a talented graphic artist and is excited to make STEM into STEAM (the A is for Art!)
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