Arun's Math Academy
AMC 8 & MATHCOUNTS Preparation
Expert AMC 8 and MATHCOUNTS Preparation for Middle School Students
Comprehensive AMC 8 & MATHCOUNTS preparation for middle school students. Build problem-solving skills, confidence, and a love for mathematics.
Meet Your Instructor
Dr. Arun Gururajan, PhD (AI)
Dr. Arun Gururajan combines deep technical expertise with a genuine passion for teaching. He holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and has led data science teams at Microsoft and Meta. Arun also serves on the University of Washington's Data Science Industry Advisory Board. He is dedicated to helping middle-school students build strong problem-solving skills, confidence, and a love for mathematical thinking.
"Great math skills aren't built overnight—they're cultivated with guidance, practice, and passion."
Why This Matters for Your Child
Build critical thinking and problem-solving skills that go beyond school curriculum
Advanced Thinking
Problem-solving skills beyond school curriculum
Build Confidence
Resilience when tackling challenging problems
Future Success
Foundation for high school math and beyond
Course Details
Program Timeline
Class Format
Expected Outcomes
Compete Confidently
Excel in AMC 8 and MATHCOUNTS
Strong Foundations
Master core mathematical concepts
Detailed Syllabus
Number Theory
Divisibility, prime numbers & factorizations, LCM & GCD, factorial-based problems, units digit, fractions & decimals, even/odd number patterns, modular arithmetic concepts
Algebra
Word problems (linear equations, ratio/proportion, percentage, inequalities), sequences and series (arithmetic, geometric, telescoping)
Statistics
Measures of central tendency, interpreting frequency distributions and scatter plots, graphs & charts analysis
Counting & Probability
Principle of inclusion/exclusion, factorials, permutations & combinations, probability basics using combinations, compound events (addition rule), independent/dependent events (multiplication rule)
Geometry
Points, lines, angles (angle chasing), parallel lines, triangles (similar, congruent, perpendicular bisectors, angle bisectors, special centers), right triangles & Pythagorean theorem, polygons & quadrilaterals, circles (chord, tangent, secant, inscribed/circumscribed angles, arcs), area calculations (analytical/coordinate-based)
Test Preparation
Test prep methodologies, understanding key design patterns and tricks in solving, mock tests with detailed feedback
Ready to Get Started?
Limited spots available for the February 2026 cohort. Early sign-up is encouraged to secure your child's place.