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The Euclid Math Contest is an opportunity for students to develop their aptitude for logical thinking in Mathematics. The Contest predominantly focuses on Geometry, Algebra, Trigonometry, Exponential Functions, Calculus, Sequences, Series and Vectors. This is a great opportunity for students applying to University of Waterloo for Engineering and Computer Science and plays an integral role in scholarship decisions taken by the University. The contest takes place in April every year and has a total score of 100 marks with about 9-10 questions.

Along with Euclid, other major contests are CSMC (Canadian Senior Mathematics), CIMC (Canadian Intermediate Mathematics), Hypatia, Galois, Fermat, Fryer, Cayley, and Pascal contests for grades 8-12. These contests are a fantastic way for students to build their UNIVERSITY APPLICATION portfolio whilst also learning Mathematics in a fun and interesting manner.

We offer Summer and Yearly programs focused on preparing students to do well in these contests. More information about contests: https://www.cemc.uwaterloo.ca/contests/past_contests.html

Summer Programs are a great way for students to have a productive Summer whilst learning and assimilating new knowledge, concepts, and ideas in a structured environment. It is common for students to feel “bored” during the summer due to the absence of work. Hence, STEM Success Global Tutors are offering Summer, Chess and Computer Science programs for student to build their skillsets. All of our programs are flexible and cater towards students between grades 1-12.

We offer Crash Course Summer Courses in Physics, Chemistry, Maths, English, Computer Science and Biology. We also have pre-university courses for students currently focusing on getting a head start for Engineering and Computer Science programs beginning in Fall 2020.

Our Computer Science courses are taught in C, C++, Java and Python and can be changed flexibly. We have 15+ years experience as Computer Science teachers. These courses will focus on building interesting 2-D games such as Minesweeper, Othello and Checkers whilst utilizing concepts such as for loops, while loops and 1-Dimensional arrays.

Often times, In High-School Programs, it is interesting to see how students are blindly taught formula’s in Mechanics such as Newtonian Kinematic equations or the work-energy theorem without understanding the underlying differential and integral calculus proof’s surrounding it. To support higher level thinking in these ideas, it is important the students first have a solid grasp of Calculus Fundamentals before learning Physics.

Physics is an Expression of differential equations. For example, the velocity of a car is relative to its change in position over time. Similarly, the acceleration of a car changes relative to its velocity. The overall Kinetic and Potential energy of a car is dependent on its velocity. Essentially, formulae in Physics are interconnected and describe a ‘rate of change’ which is essentially differential calculus.

A good physicist is someone who can understand the connections between formulae and make complex ideas from basic concepts and equations. At STEM Success Global Tutors, we focus on inculcating this ability in our students leading to desired results and Success.

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Universities in Ontario predominantly have a mark-based focus (although Competitive programs do place pay a fair amount of attention to extra curriculars). Engineering and Computer Science programs at University of Toronto and University of Waterloo etc. look at your top 6 average with focus on MHF4U (Grade 12 Maths), MCV4U (Calculus and Vectors), ENG4U (Grade 12 English). Engineering programs also look at SCH4U and SPH4U which are grade 12 Chemistry and Physics respectively. Along with this, each student also has a choice for bird courses which can vary from student to student such as Computer Science (ICS4U) or Psychology etc.

It is important that every student should strategically plan and understand which top 6 courses they would like to work on. They must thoroughly research their programs and have a good idea of what is a very good average required to get accepted into their desired program. Along with this, Students can also focus on doing Enrichment Programs over the summer such as DEEP (Da Vinci Engineering Enrichment Programs) offer by the University of Toronto etc. to build their University portfolio.

It is important for students to be proactive and think ahead for what future skill set they are interested in pursuing. Interesting links to research for these are: DEEP Summer Academy at University of Toronto, How to get in Waterloo Engineering by Bo Peng along with checking out Engineering/Computer Science programs at different Universities.