Academic Systems and Institute for the Academic Advancement of Youth At Johns Hopkins University Announce Partnership.MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 1998-- Gifted and Talented Students Have New Options to Accelerate Their Learning in Mathematics Academic Systems and The Institute for the Academic Advancement of Youth at Johns Hopkins University Johns Hopkins University, mainly at Baltimore, Md. Johns Hopkins in 1867 had a group of his associates incorporated as the trustees of a university and a hospital, endowing each with $3.5 million. Daniel C. announce a partnership to provide mathematics instruction for a wide range of talented students with Academic Systems Interactive Mathematics Algebra algebra, branch of mathematics concerned with operations on sets of numbers or other elements that are often represented by symbols. Algebra is a generalization of arithmetic and gains much of its power from dealing symbolically with elements and operations (such as Series. Gifted students can move through advanced math topics by purchasing individual courses to run on personal computers at home. Instruction is thorough and learner-centered: a hallmark of Academic Systems software and the Institutes programs. The software allows students to proceed as quickly as they want through the programs, learning with graphics, animations, sound, and video, and choosing the level of assistance they wish. The Interactive Mathematics offerings, Prealgebra, Algebra I, and Algebra II, cover concepts typically taught in basic mathematics, prealgebra, intermediate algebra, advanced algebra, and college algebra. Prealgebra is appropriate for students age 10 and over, and includes all the basic math concepts necessary for success in algebra, including fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, percents, signed numbers, an introduction to geometry, and an introduction to algebra. Algebra I is appropriate for middle school and older students. This course includes the concepts typically covered in first-year honors algebra courses, including polynomials, rational expressions, linear and quadratic equations quadratic equation Algebraic equation of particular importance in optimization. A more descriptive name is second-degree polynomial equation. Its standard form is ax2 + bx + c , and graphing. Algebra II is appropriate for those well-grounded in first-year algebra. This honors course includes concepts typically covered in intermediate, advanced, and college algebra, including functions and graphing, exponential 1. (mathematics) exponential - A function which raises some given constant (the "base") to the power of its argument. I.e. f x = b^x If no base is specified, e, the base of natural logarthims, is assumed. 2. and logarithmic logarithmic pertaining to logarithm. logarithmic relationship when the logs of two variables plotted against each other create a straight line. functions, theory of equations, conic sections that branch of geometry which treats of the parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola. (Geom.) See under Conic. See also: Conic Section , matrices and determinants, and an introduction to probability. Personal Learning Series: Interactive Mathematics, consists of software students can run at home on their personal computers. For an additional fee, students may participate in a program through the Institute that confirms their accomplishments through a mid-term and final exam Noun 1. final exam - an examination administered at the end of an academic term final examination, final exam, examination, test - a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge; "when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of . Academic Systems award-winning Interactive Mathematics was created by math educators to combine technology with the best instruction to deliver a powerful learning experience. Academic Systems products are currently being used on over 150 college campuses nationwide. For further information about these offerings, visit www.personal-learning.com/IAAY, or the Center for Distance Education at Johns Hopkins University at www.jhu.edu/gifted/cde. Academic Systems' Corporation of Mountain View is a privately held corporation Noun 1. privately held corporation - a corporation owned by a few people; shares have no public market close corporation, closed corporation, private corporation specializing in educational software in the fields of mathematics and English. The Institute for the Academic Advancement of Youth of the Johns Hopkins University, is a nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. dedicated to identifying and serving academically talented young scholars. |
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