Matthew Math Center

Summer 2026 Vietnamese Literacy Academy – Begins June 15

Will your child be able to read Vietnamese independently — not just speak it?

Matthew Math Center is launching a structured Vietnamese Literacy Cohort starting June 15.

This program focuses on foundational decoding and tone accuracy — not casual exposure.

• 5 hours per week
• Limited to 10 students
• Mastery-based progression
• Closed cohort (no mid-cycle entry)
• $150/month

Interest list is now open.
Enrollment closes June 8.

Learn more and join the interest list:
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Matthew Math Center Vietnamese Literacy Academy

Bản Thông Tin Số 3 Của MMC

Matthew Math Center Newsletter
Issue #3 – February 2026
Website: www.hoctoan.us
www.sjmmc.net
Email: [email protected]

Our Mission
The Mission of Matthew Math Center is to ease the burden of learning and help students find joy in studying mathematics.

Quotation
"Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas." — Albert Einstein

Announcement and News
Scholarship Application Deadline: May 10, 2026. Award Ceremony Tentatively Scheduled: May 29, 2026. For more info, please go to www.hoctoan.us
Thank you to all families for your continued support!

Parent Corner
Building Mathematical Confidence
Confidence in math grows from productive struggle.
When students encounter a challenging problem:
Encourage them to restate the problem in their own words.
Ask: “What do you already know?”
Break the problem into smaller steps.
Celebrate effort, not just correct answers.
Struggle is not failure — it is growth.

Grade 6 — Ratios & Proportions
A map uses a scale of 1 inch = 15 miles. Two cities are 3.5 inches apart on the map.
How many miles apart are the cities?
Challenge Extension:
If you drive at an average speed of 60 mph, how long will the trip take?

Grade 7 — Percent & Rational Numbers
A jacket originally costs $80. It is discounted by 30%, then sales tax of 8% is applied.
What is the final price?
Challenge Extension:
Create a formula that represents “discount then tax.”

Grade 8 — Systems of Equations
The sum of two numbers is 50. Their difference is 14.
Find the two numbers.
Challenge Extension:
Solve using both substitution and elimination.

Grade 9 — Quadratic Applications
The product of two consecutive integers is 132.
Find the integers.
Challenge Extension:
What if the integers differ by k? Write a general equation.

Grade 10 — Geometry
A circle has a radius of 5 cm. A square is inscribed in the circle.
Find the side length of the square.
Challenge Extension:
Find the area of the shaded region between the square and the circle.

Grade 11 — Exponential & Logarithmic Functions
An investment of $2,000 grows at 6% annual interest compounded yearly.
How much will it be worth after 8 years?
Challenge Extension:
How long will it take to double?

Grade 12 — Trigonometry
Solve for θ in [0°, 360°]:
2cos(θ) − 1 = 0
Verify your solutions using the unit circle.
Challenge Extension:
Solve in radians.

Bonus — Cross-Grade Critical Thinking
A number increases by 10%, then decreases by 10%.
Is the final number the same as the original? Explain why or why not.

Math Fun Fact — Fibonacci in Nature
The Fibonacci sequence (1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, …) appears in:
Sunflower seed patterns
Pinecones
Spiral galaxies
Flower petals
Each number equals the sum of the two before it.
This pattern creates the famous “golden ratio.”

Vocabulary
Function:
A relation in which each input has exactly one output.

Math Classic Recommendation
“Flatland” by Edwin A. Abbott
A fascinating story that explores geometry and higher dimensions in a creative way.

Bản thông tin số 2 của MMC

This is the SAT score of an eighth grader who has been a regular student at Matthew Math Center for a few years. His math score is better than his lead math tutor's, which was 780 :) It's a sign that we are doing the right thing! Congratulation ! This story should serve as a motivation for all students: We CAN do it ! (To perfection :) )

EXPLORE YOUR CHILD’S MATHEMATICAL POTENTIAL THROUGH OUR TUTORING PROGRAM

At Matthew Math Center, we specialize in exploring and guiding your child’s mathematical potential with a caring and dedicated team of teachers. Our after-school program focuses on personalized lessons tailored to each student’s pace, motivating and inspiring your child’s love for learning. By prioritizing the development of critical thinking skills, we help students build a strong foundation that prepares them for long-term academic success and a brighter future.

Contact us today to get more information on how we can help your child thrive in math!

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KHAI PHÁ TIỀM NĂNG TOÁN HỌC CỦA CON BẠN TẠI TRUNG TÂM MATTHEW MATH CENTER!

Tại Matthew Math Center, chúng tôi chuyên bồi dưỡng và định hướng tiềm năng toán học của con bạn cùng với đội ngũ giáo viên ân cần và tận tâm. Chương trình sau giờ học của chúng tôi được cá nhân hóa theo khả năng tiếp thu của từng học sinh, qua đó tạo động lực và truyền cảm hứng yêu thích học tập cho các bạn nhỏ. Chúng tôi chú trọng phát triển kỹ năng tư duy linh hoạt, giúp xây dựng một nền tảng vững chắc cho khả năng xử lý vấn đề, chuẩn bị sẵn sàng hành trang tri thức cho các con trong tương lai.

Hãy gọi chúng tôi ngay hôm nay để tìm hiểu cách chúng tôi có thể giúp con bạn tiến bộ vượt trội trong môn toán!

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www.sjmmc.net
[email protected]
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