Two more courses have been added to the Secondary Division catalog and are now open to applications. The Writing Process Online (Zoom) · For students completing Grade 7 or 8 For students mastering middle school writing skills and transitioning to high school. Explores various methods of analysis and the stages of writing persuasively. Previously only […]
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Two more courses added to SD’s online program (Feb 18)
Two more courses have been added to the Secondary Division catalog and are now open to applications. Algebra I Online (Zoom) · Requires completion of Pre-Algebra, see additional requirements For students planning to enter Geometry in the fall. Complete the full year of Algebra I in six weeks, aligned with Common Core high school standards. […]
Read More →Three courses added to SD’s online program (Feb 15)
Three more courses have been added to the Secondary Division catalog and are now open to applications. Foundations of Algebra Online (Zoom) · For students completing Grade 7 or 8 For students planning to enter Algebra I or Integrated Math 1 in the fall. Develop problem-solving skills for algebra based on the Common Core approach. […]
Read More →Expanded Computer Science offerings for SD online (Feb 8)
More computer science offerings have been added to the Secondary Division catalog and are now open to applications. Introduction to Programming: Solving Problems with Python – Course added Online · Open to all qualified students For students new to coding with no computer science experience. Covers fundamental concepts in a semester-equivalent programming course. Also offered […]
Read More →Two courses added to SD’s In-Person Program (Jan 25)
Two more courses have been added to the Secondary Division catalog and are now open to applications. Understanding Climate Change On site (UC Berkeley campus) · Open to all qualified students For students interested in an interdisciplinary exploration of climate change, ecological issues, and environmental science. A strong natural science and math background is recommended. […]
Read More →2021 Course Catalogs Updated with Additional Courses
We are excited to share that more courses are now open for applications. Please see our updated course descriptions: Elementary Division Let’s Learn Mandarin! Writing for Secondary School Secondary Division Advanced Literary Analysis Fundamentals of Art First-Year Chinese Algorithms and Data Structures Introduction to Geometric Thinking Geometry Introduction to Neuroscience Electronics Lab
Read More →New & Revised Course Offerings for 2020
New Courses ATDP instructors sometimes propose new courses so they can share their particular passions. These courses have never been held at ATDP before, and demand for these spots may be very high. As applications are evaluated in the order completed, we strongly recommend applying early! Click on each course title to jump to […]
Read More →New Secondary Division course offerings
Our 2017 SD offerings feature a selection of brand new classes as well as some unique courses returning from hiatus.
Read More →Kaushik Basu on Applied Mathematics
The interview below is a part of a series on New Secondary Division course offerings for 2017. Kaushik Basu discusses his upcoming Secondary Division course, Applied Mathematics, Understanding Higher Math through Physics and Tinkering. Read the course description here. Kaushik Basu has been a teacher with ATDP since 2013, and has taught several courses including […]
Read More →Toby Jaw on Mathematical Constructions
The interview below is a part of a series on New Secondary Division course offerings for 2017. Toby Jaw discusses his upcoming Secondary Division course, Mathematical Constructions With Art & Computers. Read the course description here. Toby Jaw has been a teacher for SD since 2005! Every year he has taught Algebra II/Trigonometry, except in […]
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