Ask students at Harmony Science Academy if they will ever need to use the math they learn in school outside of the classroom and their response will be “yes!”
This week, the Gorgulu brothers and Emre Tunca from Harmony Science Academy competed in the regional championship round of the annual Explore Horizons Young Mathematicians’ Competition. The Harmony Science Academy team competed against 15 teams. Richardson Classical Academy, Spicer Elementary, Bedford Heights Elementary, River Trails Elementary and Binion Elementary won the competition to advance to the championship round Dec. 2.
Explore Horizons, a tutoring & enrichment center, wants to challenge students to continue to learn outside of the classroom by applying problem solving skills not taught in the traditional school curriculum and applying them to unique “real world” situations. Utilizing these skills gives children and schools an opportunity to stretch talented young mathematicians beyond the classroom to prepare them for futures in math, science, engineering and more.
“Every day we hear students saying that they don’t see the point in math, that it’s difficult, it’s boring and it’s not important. We wanted to show children how fun, applicable, collaborative and interesting math can be,” said Belinda Southgate, head of U.S. Marketing and Sales for Explore Horizons. “At Explore Horizons, we love helping gifted and talented young students learn vital problem solving skills to use in high school, college and even future careers in STEM fields.”
A total of 18 schools representing six area school districts and two charter schools competed in the math competitions held throughout North Texas. Explore Horizons Tutoring and Enrichment Centers provide math, reading and writing, enrichment and tutoring for children in pre-k through eighth grade. Each session is tailored to a child’s individual needs and tutors work with children in a low 1:6 ratio to create an engaging and vibrant atmosphere for learning where children make academic programs and are prepared for the challenges of high school and college.
About Explore Horizons: Explore Horizons provides enrichment and tutoring in math, reading and writing for children of all abilities in pre-k through eighth grade. Children become members and attend an Explore Horizons center up to twice a week on a drop-in basis. Our tutors get to know each child as an individual. Whether they are finding school challenging or are at the top of the class, we help children gain confidence, make academic progress and develop a lifelong love of learning. Explore Horizons was founded in 2001 in the U.K. by Cambridge University mathematics graduate Bill Mills. It currently operates more than 100 centers in the U.K. Centers are also located in Colleyville, Plano and Fort Worth.