Interested in reviewing math or getting ahead during the summer?
In preparing for the SAT or ACT?
In improving your thinking skills and learning logic?
In really digging into science?
Take some summer courses!
Research and our own observation show that summer learning makes a difference!
For more details or to schedule a class, contact Michael by phone at 281-770-2276 or by email at michaelgold@goldams.com.
Great overview of what geometry class will be like in the upcoming school year. It teaches you how to think about geometry, and the importance of logic and systematic thinking in general.
–Outschool Parent about Summer Geometry Preview/Review
My son says, “Although I don’t think I’ll ever love geometry (or summer math), I really liked Mr. Gold and thought he did a good job. He is easy to understand, very enthusiastic, patient, and helpful. … I am taking the second session of geometry next month and am very glad Mr. Gold is the teacher.”
–Outschool Parent about Summer Geometry Preview/Review
During the summer, I offer classes as well as in-person tutoring. The in-person tutoring and classes are in Houston, Tx, only. For those who live outside of Houston, Tx, we would meet via Skype, Zoom, or other audio-video software. If you are interested in private tutoring or classes, please contact me.
During the summer, I am available to teach Prealgebra, Algebra, Algebra 2, Geometry, Precalculus, Calculus, and Statistics, as well as SAT Prep and ACT Prep and Physics From a Historical Perspective.
For more details or to schedule a class, contact Michael by phone at 281-770-2276 or by email at michaelgold@goldams.com.
Sample classes:
Prealgebra Review
This class is for students who want to strengthen their understanding of prealgebra math concepts during the summer months. This could be used as a prealgebra prep class for high school prealgebra or algebra, a refresher course for those struggling with prealgebra math concepts, or anyone wanting to increase their knowledge of prealgebra during the summer.
Classes will be held on Mondays through Fridays for 1.5 hours per day for two weeks.
Topics covered will include factoring, LCM, GCF, fractions, decimals, percent, exponents, order of operations, integers, real numbers, simplifying and evaluating algebraic expressions, solving linear equations, word problems, coordinate systems and graphing.
We will use free worksheets from the Internet, but could also use Introductory Algebra, 7th edition, by Keedy & Bittinger, publisher Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, ISBN 0-201-59561-3, available on Abebooks.com and Amazon. Another edition of the text would be acceptable.
Geometry Review
This class is for students who want to strengthen their understanding of geometric concepts during the summer months. This could be used as a geometry prep class for high school math, a refresher course for those struggling with geometric concepts, or anyone wanting to increase their knowledge of the theory and practice of geometry during the summer.
Classes will be held on Mondays through Fridays for 1.5 hours per day for two weeks.
Topics covered will include basic terms, parallel lines, congruent triangles, quadrilaterals, similarity, circles, proof, reasoning, and logic. Time permitting, we will also cover right triangles, area, inequalities and volume.
We will use free worksheets from the Internet, but could also use Geometry (2000 Edition) by Jurgensen, Jurgensen & Brown, McDougall Littel publishers, (c) Houghton Mifflin Company, ISBN-13: 978-0395977279, available on Abebooks.com and Amazon. Another edition of the text would be acceptable.
Summer SAT Prep Online Class
Classes will be held on Mondays through Fridays for 1.5 hours per day for two weeks.
We will cover general strategies, mathematics, reading, writing and the essay.
No text, but The Official SAT Study Guide is a good source of real tests given in the past.
Summer ACT Prep Online Class
Classes will be held on Mondays through Fridays for 1.5 hour per day for two weeks.
We will cover general strategies, mathematics, science, reading, writing and the essay.
No text, but The Real ACT Prep Guide is a good source of real tests given in the past.
For more details or to schedule a class, contact Michael by phone at 281-770-2276 or by email at michaelgold@goldams.com.
Michael Gold’s “Summer Geometry Preview/Review” was a in-depth yet efficient way (8-classes over a two-week period @ 1.5 hours per class) to get a preview of what to expect in the fall. My daughter wants to stay sharp over the summer (around the fun and relaxation that all kids need) and the structure of a class that meets live is the only option for us. Also, the class was comprised of like-minded students and a nice group of kids.
We first came to know Mr. Gold through his “Logic Essentials: How to Think Well” class. I highly recommend this class because logic and deductive reasoning are the cornerstones of thinking well. We need our kids to flag poor arguments and discern the truth. Unless you are attending an elite prep school, I don’t know where you would find exposure to a class like this. I am so grateful that Mr. Gold makes this class offering available. So when I shared Mr. Gold’s Geometry offering with my daughter, she wanted to sign up knowing he is a wonderful teacher.
What was most telling – my daughter never forgot about the class date or time. I know Mr. Gold is engaging because if I walked past her room, she was never distracted. He connected with kids on all fronts using lecture, illustrating problems on the board and showing YouTube videos. He has a warm personality, inflection in his voice and good sense humor. After each class ended, my daughter wanted to show me her notes and explain a problem set she learned. Also, I received a detailed email from Mr. Gold outlining everything that was covered in each class, along with links to videos, books, geometry worksheets and more. I also appreciate that homework was optional – your child can leisurely gain exposure or go all out on mastering the subject matter – there’s no pressure.
Michael Gold has high standards for teaching and truly cares about his students. My family joins his long list of five star reviews because he’s that good. My daughter and I highly recommend Mr. Gold’s ‘Summer Geometry Preview/Review’ and ‘Logic Essentials: How to Think Well’. We enthusiastically encourage you to sign up for any class he teaches!
–Mary B, parent, about Summer Geometry Preview/Review Session 1 and Logic Essentials: How To Think Well
For more details or to schedule a class, contact Michael by phone at 281-770-2276 or by email at michaelgold@goldams.com.