Russian School of Mathematics
About
RSM West Newton is a branch of the Russian School of Mathematics, an after-school program teaching math to students from kindergarten through high school. Its name reflects its approach, drawn from elite mathematics schools in the former Soviet Union, where the study of math was regarded as the pre-eminent tool of mental development. The program aims to build mathematical excellence while also developing intellect and character.
Students follow one continuous K-12 curriculum developed over nearly three decades. Classes average 12 students, with three levels per grade, and lessons rely on discussion, so children learn to explain their thinking, debate ideas and see problems from different angles. Weekly class time ranges from 1.5 hours in kindergarten to as much as four hours in high school, and homework is designed to reinforce the material and help parents gauge progress.
What to Know
- Kate Pertsovsky serves as campus principal.
- Classes enroll each fall for the coming school year.
- Tuition information by grade is sent by email on request.
- It is listed with the Watertown Business Coalition.
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