Russian School of Mathematics opened branch in
Naperville
Naperville, Illinois (September 13, 2012) -
The Russian School of Mathematics (RSM), one of the largest specialized after-school programs in the United States and a leader in K-12 math education, opened its newest branch in Naperville.
Forty five students from Naperville, Chicago, DeKalb, Hinsdale, Lisle, Downers Grove started the program at the first Illinois branch.
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The Russian School of Mathematics was born 15 years ago in a single classroom in Boston. Few years later more schools were opened outside of Boston area. Today RSM has over 7000 students in fifteen branches located in 5 states.
“The pith of RSM program lies in its approach to curriculum and pedagogy. For children in Kindergarten up to 7th grade, the workload is 2 hours of class time per week plus an hour of homework; it doubles for those in grades 8-12.
Each student is assigned problems based on her or his individual level, which is assessed continuously throughout the program, and the problems become progressively more complex as they build upon previously learned material,” said Dr. Mikhail Korenman, Principal of the Naperville branch. “Moreover, knowledge is not bestowed upon, but is derived by students themselves as they work through
problems on their own while teachers circulate among them to monitor progress and help through rough patches.”
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The focus is on acquiring a depth of knowledge-not breadth: the school eschews route repetition and
memorization, encouraging instead a full understanding of a handful of topics covered each year. Such skills can translate far beyond success in the classroom, as students are able to develop a multifaceted and creative approach to almost any problem and gain confidence in their cognitive abilities.
Naperville branch is offering classes for K-12 students. More information about the school and class schedule can be found on www.russianschool.com
Contact:
Dr. Mikhail Korenman
Naperville@russianschool.com
(331) 202-8254
