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Focus Academy advanced learner courses for students entering grades 3-8 will allow you to explore interesting and exciting topics around science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). You will be able to broaden your knowledge base by participating in rigorous, individualized instruction. Course activities are designed to cultivate higher-level thinking and creative problem-solving skills allowing you to work at your own pace while interacting with liked minded peers.

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Risky Business: Math Puzzles & Games (Gr 5-6)

In a carnival raffles, there are 1,137 tickets, 12 of which belong to you. If we select two tickets at random, what is the probability you will win? You will examine critical math topics through the lens of puzzles and games including chess, modern strategy and games of chance. Create your own game and predict the success of the players!
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From the Ground Up: Small Business Year One (Gr 7-8)

Work with partners to develop a solid, professional plan for a small business startup. Research the various requirements and costs associated with opening a new business, met and learn tips of the trade from local entrepreneurs, and gain invaluable experience with business planning and decision making processes.
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Survivor Math (Gr 3-4)

Each day you will encounter a new challenge; you may be maroon on a desert island, trapped in a space station or stranded in a deadly snowstorm. Geometry, algebraic thinking, probability and measurement are just a few of the mathematical concepts you will use to save the day.
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