5. Math Workshops

Applied Problem-Solving Workshops

Purpose:
These workshops are presentation-style, guided group sessions designed to help students experience mathematics as a real-world reasoning tool—not just a school subject. Each workshop introduces a theme or applied challenge that connects classroom concepts to analytical and practical situations.

Who It’s For:

Middle school (Grades 7–8): Students transitioning from arithmetic to algebra and geometry who benefit from hands-on reasoning.

High school (Grades 9–12): Students preparing for advanced coursework, AP exams, or STEM tracks.

College-level learners: Students interested in connecting math to data, modeling, and problem-solving in science or engineering.

Curious learners: Any student who enjoys discovering why math works, not just how.

Format:

Conducted by Dr. Anteneh Abiy, a research scientist at the University of Illinois, integrating experience in mathematics, statistics, computer modeling, and applied reasoning.

Small-group sessions (up to 8 students); 60–90 minutes per session.

Presentation + practice format: Guided explanation, real-world examples, followed by collaborative exercises and group discussion.

Offered periodically throughout the academic year and summer as enrichment sessions, not part of weekly tutoring.

Examples of Workshop Topics:

Math in design and architecture

Data and probability in everyday life

Logical reasoning and puzzle-solving

Real-world algebra and geometry

Math behind environmental modeling, coding, and decision-making

Goal:
To help students think like mathematicians—analyzing, reasoning, and solving problems with creativity and confidence.