* Week 1 — Number Sense & Integer Strategies: Prime factorization, GCD/LCM, parity,
integer tricks, mental math techniques
* Week 2 — Problem‑Solving Heuristics: Work backward, draw diagrams, make tables,
invariants
* Week 3 — Algebraic Thinking: Patterns, sequences, expressions, functional reasoning,
Olympiad‑style algebra puzzles
* Week 4 — Ratios, Rates & Proportional Reasoning: Mixtures, work problems, motion
puzzles, complex ratio chains
* Week 5 — Counting & Combinatorics Basics: Permutations, combinations (conceptual),
casework, complementary counting
* Week 6 — Geometry Foundations: Angle chasing, triangle properties, polygons, geometric
constructions, area reasoning
* Week 7 — Advanced Geometry: Similarity, special points, circle geometry, coordinate
geometry techniques
* Week 8 — Number Theory: Modular arithmetic, divisibility, residues, Diophantine
reasoning, classic Olympiad problems
* Week 9 — Full-Length Olympiad Problem Practice: Multi-step reasoning, mixed-topic
problems, solution writing
* Week 10 — Mock Olympiad & Review: Timed contest, structured solutions, reflection,
01/22/2026, 01/29/2026, 02/05/2026, 02/12/2026, 02/19/2026, 02/26/2026, 03/05/2026, 03/12/2026, 03/26/2026, 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026
Participants must be entering grades 6 to 8.
Minimum: 1
Maximum: 19
Registration starts on 01/04/2026 and ends on 01/16/2026.
Please contact Stone Hill Middle School PTO if you have any questions.