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Common Application
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Application Addendum
May. 1, 2010

About

Description: 
  • CHAMP is a regional program for students highly gifted in mathematics.
  • Student selection is based on the College Board SAT I Reasoning Test scores, the age, and/or grade level at which these scores were achieved, the availability of appropriate alternative programs in the student's home school district, geographical considerations, previous school records and the algebra placement score.
  • This accelerated program allows students to complete the traditional four year high school mathematics program in two years.
  • CHAMP is available to students in Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, and Shiawassee Intermediate School Districts. Students outside of the 4 county area are also eligible to participate.
  • The program is funded by local and intermediate school districts, parents, the W.B. and Candace Thoman Foundation, the Dart Foundation and Michigan State University.
  • Students meet on Thursday afternoons each week for two and one-half hours on the Michigan State University campus. All classes are taught by MSU Math Professors.
  • Math Study lab sessions are avialable to assist Students on Sunday Afternoons and Tuesday evenings.

Eligibility

Eligibility: 

             CHAMP is designed for students in 7th–10th grades with:

  • an SAT score in Math equal to or greater than 530 and an SAT Total of 1010 or above.

             OR

  • A Math ACT score equal to or greater than 21 and a composite of 23.

             OR

  • Teacher recommendation (must be in top 5% of class).

 

Curriculum

Curriculum: 

First Year Curriculum

These courses emphasize basic algebraic concepts and skills, and also higher level reasoning involving problem solving and proof.

  • Algebra 1 Text Algebra I: Expressions, Equations, and Applications by Paul A. Foerster
  • Algebra 2 Text Algebra and Trigonometry: Functions and Applications by Paul A. Foerster

Second Year Curriculum

These courses cover geometry with emphasis on logical structure using proof and problem solving and college algebra and trigonometry intended to prepare students for a university level Calculus course.

  • Geometry Text Geometry by Moise and Downs
  • College Algebra/Trigonometry Text Advanced Mathematics: A Pre-calculus Course by Brown and Robbins

Cost

Cost / Fee: 
  • The full cost of CHAMP instruction per student per year is approximately $900. Grant funding from the Dart Foundation, the W.B. and Candace Thoman Foundation, and the Intermediate School Districts and in-kind support from MSU cover the remaining cost of the program.
  • Upon acceptance into CHAMP, each student pays an initial $40 reservation or continuation fee confirming intent to participate. The cost per student: $500 -- paid either by the local district, the parents, or a combination of the two.
  • NOTE: Students outside of the surrounging four county area are responsible for the entire $900 tuition.

Transportation

Program Transportation: 

Responsibility of the parents – usually by car pool or bus.

More Information

More Information: 

Information Meeting
Thursday, March 18, 2010 | 6:00–7:00 pm | B108 Wells Hall

CHAMP Placement Testing
Saturday, April 10, 2010 | 10:00–11:00 am | B102 Wells Hall
Sunday, April 18, 2010 | 2:00–3:00 pm | B106 Wells Hall

Downloads

Application: 
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Common Application
Program Application / Brochure: 
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Application Addendum
Application Deadline: 
May. 1, 2010