| Institute for STEM Education (I-STEM)

Middle School Math Program - 9th Grade

Dates:	July 20-23, 2026
Registration Deadline:	First come, first serve
Fee:	$400 (non-refundable) -payment must be made upon submission of registration
Eligibility:	For students entering 9th grade in September 2026.
Time:	Monday - Thursday; 9:00am - 1:00pm
Maximum Enrollment:	24 students

The Algebra program is designed for students entering 9th grade. Over the course of this four day program, the following concepts will be covered:

Day 1: Expressions and Equations

Order of Operations
Function Notation
2-Step and Multi-Step Equations

Day 2: Factoring

Greatest Common Factor
Difference of Two Squares
Solving Trinomials using the Add/Multiply Technique

Day 3: Properties of Zero

Grouping Method
Complete the Square
Quadratic Formula

Day 4: Regents Level Recap & Preparation

Covering all Concepts above
Calculator use
Background Knowledge Questions

These topics are key components to any Algebra curriculum. Students will exit the program with a deeper understanding of these core concepts, enhancing their advanced mathematical skills, and continuing their high school careers prepared for what is to come.

Instructor: Mark Cimino

For additional information or questions, please call (631-632-9750) or e-mail (istem@stonybrook.edu).

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