Summer Math Prep FAQ

Instructors include undergraduate and graduate students from highly selective universities including UVA and William and Mary. Many grew up in Northern Virginia and are aware of the challenges students in this area face when it comes to math. Learn more about our staff at our Instructors page.

Courses follow Virginia standards, with topic lists in the syllabi; classes use a mixture of proprietary workbooks and commercially available ones, all taught using Fairfax Collegiate’s method of allowing students to work at a more individual pace based on results of their diagnostic tests

A variety of factors set us apart from other local options when it comes to Summer Math Prep:

• In-person and online options that provide convenience and flexibility
• Group setting in the classes for students to collaborate with their peers
• College-aged instructors who are relatable and have years of experience in tutoring and working with students
• Emphasis on engagement in fun courses that allow students to develop an interest in math
• Courses are specifically tied to Virginia standards, so students will be prepared for their upcoming courses

We understand that many students struggle with math, which gives them frustration and anxiety. In Fairfax Collegiate’s courses, our instructors engage students to make math fun and exciting, allowing students to foster a greater interest in it and remove the frustration that they feel.

There is no required homework for the math courses, but students are welcome to complete problems in their workbook outside of class and after it ends to continue strengthening their skills.

Elementary school students should enroll in the class that matches the level of math they will enter during the upcoming school year; rising 3rd and 4th graders who are performing above grade level should enroll in AAP Math 3-4, while rising 5th and 6th graders who perform above grade level should enroll in Prep for Algebra.

Middle and high school students should enroll in the class that matches the course they will take in the upcoming school year, regardless of their grade level.

Students in all math classes take a diagnostic test to determine their strengths and weaknesses, which allows the instructor to provide more specific assignments to students so they can build their skills most effectively. These math classes work for students at a variety of levels, and our small student-to-teacher ratio allows all students to get the help they need.

For in-person classes, visit our in-person math subject page.

For online classes, visit our Summer Math Online page.