How does your online classroom work?
Our online classes are exactly like our physical classes. A teacher conducts a live and interactive lesson in a classroom of 10 students according...
What is the earliest age a student can enroll in RSM-Online?
We welcome students in grades 3 - 10.
Why are you called the "Russian" School of Math?
The “Russian” comes from our approach - which is based on elite math schools in the former Soviet Union, adapted to the U.S. environment. According...
Where does your curriculum come from?
We offer one continuous curriculum, from grades 4-10. Our curriculum and methodology, perfected over 20 years by our team of gifted academics, is i...
How big are your classes? What is the teacher to student ratio?
Our average class size is 12, and with three levels per grade we're able to ensure that each child is placed in a class that is appropriately chall...
How long are your classes? Can an elementary school child sit that long?
Our class-times vary depending on a child’s age. Starting anywhere from 1.5 hours for kindergarteners to 2-4 hours in high school. In the younger g...
How much homework should I expect?
The goal of homework is to reinforce what was taught in class. Our teachers assign just enough to strengthen the skills developed in class. Homewor...
Who are your teachers?
All of our teachers have a background in mathematics or a related field and have a passion for the subject. They also go through extensive training...
What is the best age to join?
It takes many years to develop a deep mathematical foundation as well as the type of mindset we focus on building. With mathematics, as with a lang...
What is an excellent school?
Excellent school that promotes critical and analytical thinking through a thoroughly designed curriculum while instilling positive habits of persistence, commitment and grit.
What is RSM-Online?
The Russian School of Math is an award-winning after-school math program. We guide our students to think about mathematics logically and conceptually, building deep connections between concepts, all in a classroom environment of their peers that keeps them consistently challenged.
How many hours does RSM online class last?
RSM-Online classes meet anywhere from 2 - 4 hrs a week depending on a child's grade. Class availability is subject to change; please reach out to us if you have any questions on the schedule.
Where did the word "Russian" come from?
The “Russian” comes from our approach - which is based on elite math schools in the former Soviet Union, adapted to the U.S. environment. According to Russian tradition - the study of mathematics is the pre-eminent tool of mental development.
What is online class?
A teacher conducts a live and interactive lesson in a classroom of 10 students according to our unique curriculum and methodology. The one difference is that instead of sitting at their desk, the student is sitting at home. But just like a physical classroom, students can hear and see one another as well as their teacher.
