SPECIAL EDGE PROGRAM
Discover Your Potential and Elevate Your Mind: Embrace the Special Edge Advantage in Science, Math, and Language Arts for a Brighter and Boundless Future.
How Special Edge Makes a Difference?
The Special Edge Programs accelerate deeper learning in three distinct yet complementary subject areas – science, math, and language arts – designed to provide students with a competitive advantage in their academic pursuits. By offering specialized curricula in each of these core fields, the programs aim to foster a deep understanding, enhance critical thinking skills, and nurture creativity in students. The name "Special Edge" reflects the belief that these individual programs, tailored to specific subject areas, will give students an edge over their peers, equipping them for success in our rapidly changing world.
Why parents and students love our Special Edge Program
Holistic
Academic Enrichment
Customized
Learning Pathways
Cross-Disciplinary
Synergy
Engaging and
Interactive Lessons
Expert Educators
and Mentors
Nurturing Critical
Thinking Skills
Real-world Connetions
and Applications
Community of
Curious Learners
Special Edge Programs
The Special Edge programs specially designed as a limited duration courses (typically during summer or winter breaks). The curriculum of these programs is custom developed by Enhance Edge to provide an accelerated, intense and deep-dive learning opportunities across Math, Science and Language Arts.
Math Special Edge Program
Math Adventure 1 (Grade 5, 6 & 7)
Algebra Wizards
Discover the magic of Algebra with our captivating 3-week course! Unravel the mysteries of algebraic expressions, delve into the world of number and spatial patterns, and master the enchanting Cartesian plane.
Course Content:
✓ Introduction to formal algebra
✓ Substituting positive numbers into algebraic expressions
✓ Equivalent algebraic expressions
✓ Like terms
✓ Multiplying, dividing, and mixed operations
✓ Expanding brackets
✓ Applying algebra
✓ Substitution involving negative numbers and mixed operations
✓ Number patterns
✓ Spatial patterns
✓ Tables and rules
✓ The Cartesian plane and graphs
Sessions: 15
Frequency: 5 times per week, 1-hour sessions
Math Adventure 2 (Grade 5, 6 & 7)
Equation Explorers
Embark on a thrilling expedition through the realm of equations! Over 3 weeks, learn to unravel the secrets of solving equations, manipulate formulas, and tackle real-world problems with the power of mathematics.
Course Content:
✓ Introduction to equations
✓ Solving equations by inspection
✓ Equivalent equations
✓ Solving equations systematically
✓ Equations with fractions
✓ Equations with brackets
✓ Formulas and relationships
✓ Using equations to solve problems
Sessions: 15
Frequency: 5 times per week, 1-hour sessions
Math Adventure 3 (Grade 5, 6 & 7)
Geometry Gurus
Unlock the secrets of the geometric universe with our enthralling 3-week course on Geometry! Navigate the realm of angles, lines, and circles, and become a master of geometric relationships and constructions.
Course Content:
✓ Points, lines, intervals, and angles
✓ Measuring and classifying angles
✓ Adjacent angles and vertically opposite angles
✓ Transversal lines and parallel lines
✓ Solving geometry problems
✓ Circles and constructions with ruler and compasses
Sessions: 15
Frequency: 5 times per week, 1-hour sessions
Math Adventure 4 (Grade 8)
Algebra Avengers
Master the world of algebraic techniques and indices with this thrilling 3-week program! Delve into algebra's mysteries and discover your hidden powers.
Course Content:
✓ The language of algebra
✓ Substitution and equivalence
✓ Adding and subtracting terms
✓ Multiplying and dividing terms
✓ Adding and subtracting algebraic fractions
✓ Multiplying and dividing algebraic fractions
✓ Expanding brackets
✓ Factorising expressions
✓ Applying algebra
✓ Index laws for multiplication and division
✓ The zero index and power of a power
Sessions: 15
Frequency: 5 times per week, 1-hour sessions
Math Adventure 5 (Grade 8)
Equation Enigmas
Unlock the secrets of equations and inequalities with this captivating 3-week journey. Solve complex puzzles and reveal the underlying patterns that govern the mathematical universe.
Course Content:
✓ Reviewing equations
✓ Equivalent equations
✓ Equations with fractions
✓ Equations with pronumerals on both sides
✓ Equations with brackets
✓ Solving simple quadratic equations
✓ Formulas and relationships
✓ Applications
✓ Inequalities
✓ Solving inequalities
Sessions: 15
Frequency: 5 times per week, 1-hour sessions
Math Adventure 6 (Grade 8)
Geometric Geniuses
Explore the fascinating world of angles, geometrical figures, and Euler's formula for three-dimensional solids in this mesmerizing 3-week course. Uncover the secrets of triangles, quadrilaterals, and polygons as you become a true Geometric Genius!
Course Content:
✓ The language, notation, and conventions of angles
✓ Transversal lines and parallel lines
✓ Triangles
✓ Quadrilaterals
✓ Polygons
✓ Line symmetry and rotational symmetry
✓ Euler's formula for three-dimensional solids
Sessions: 15
Frequency: 5 times per week, 1-hour sessions
Math Adventure 7 (Grade 8)
Transformation Titans
Witness the power of transformations and congruence in this electrifying 3-week program! Learn about reflection, translation, rotation, congruent and similar figures, and more.
Course Content:
✓ Reflection
✓ Translation
✓ Rotation
✓ Congruent figures
✓ Congruent triangles
✓ Similar figures
✓ Similar triangles
✓ Using congruent triangles to establish properties of quadrilaterals
Sessions: 15
Frequency: 5 times per week, 1-hour sessions
Science Special Edge Program
Scientific Explorers 1 (Grades 5-6)
Forces in Motion
Welcome to Supercharged Summer, a fun and interactive 3-week Physics program designed to spark curiosity and ignite a passion for learning in young students. This engaging course will introduce Grades 5 and 6 students to the fascinating world of forces and motion, guiding them through hands-on experiments and demonstrations that bring Physics to life!
Course Content:
Week 1: Get in Touch with Contact Forces
✓ Exploring the world of contact forces
✓ Experimenting with applied, impact, and friction forces
✓ Understanding tension, elastic, spring, and buoyancy forces
Hands-on activities: Creating a balloon rocket and building a simple catapult
Week 2: Reach Out to Non-Contact Forces
✓ Delving into the realm of non-contact forces
✓ Investigating gravity, magnetic, and electrostatic forces
✓ Learning about the Earth's magnetic field and static electricity
Hands-on activities: Designing a gravity-powered marble maze and playing with homemade electromagnets
Week 3: Balancing Act – Forces at Play ⚖
✓ Discovering the effects of multiple forces acting simultaneously
✓ Identifying balanced and unbalanced forces in action
✓ Analyzing the role of forces in daily life and their practical applications
Hands-on activities: Constructing a simple bridge and creating a tabletop tug-of-war
Sessions: 15
Frequency: 5 times per week, 1-hour sessions
Scientific Explorers 2 (Grades 5-6)
Up with Physics!
Get ready to Power Up with Physics in our Energizing Summer program, designed specifically for Grades 5 and 6 students. This action-packed 3-week course will dive into the captivating world of energy, exploring various types and their real-world applications. From kinetic and potential energy to thermal and light energy, students will embark on a thrilling journey filled with hands-on experiments and demonstrations that make learning Physics both fun and engaging!
Course Content:
Week 1: Foundations of Energy – Kinetic and Potential Energy
✓ Discovering the fundamental forms of energy: kinetic and potential energy
✓ Understanding the relationship between kinetic and potential energy
Hands-on activities: Creating a roller coaster model and experimenting with pendulums
Week 2: Unleash the Power – Thermal, Wave, Sound, and Light Energy
✓ Exploring various forms of energy: thermal, wave, sound, and light energy
✓ Investigating the role of energy in everyday life and its practical applications
Hands-on activities: Building a solar oven and creating sound waves with musical instruments
Week 3: Energizing Our World – Gravitational, Electrical, Chemical, and Elastic Potential Energy
✓ Delving into different types of potential energy: gravitational, electrical, chemical, and elastic
✓ Learning about energy conservation and its importance
✓ Exploring real-world applications, such as energy efficiency in housing
Hands-on activities: Designing an energy-efficient house and launching a rubber band-powered car
Sessions: 15
Frequency: 5 times per week, 1-hour sessions
Scientific Explorers 3 (Grades 7-8)
Unraveling the Mysteries of the Universe
Embark on a cosmic adventure in our Cosmic Explorers summer program, designed for Grades 7 and 8 students who are passionate about Physics and the universe. During this 3-week journey, students will dive into the depths of the cosmos, learning about stars, galaxies, and the Big Bang theory. With a combination of interactive lessons, hands-on activities, and discussions led by experienced educators, students will explore the wonders of the universe and expand their understanding of the cosmos.
Course Content:
Week 1: Stellar Secrets – Stars and Nuclear Fusion
✓ Exploring stars and their classifications: color and temperature
✓ Understanding nuclear fusion and its role in the life cycle of stars
✓ Investigating the star life cycle: birth, main sequence, red giants, supergiants, supernovae, and black holes
Hands-on activities: Creating a star lifecycle diagram and simulating nuclear fusion with marshmallows
Week 2: Unveiling the Universe – The Big Bang Theory and Beyond
✓ Delving into the Big Bang theory and its significance in our understanding of the universe
✓ Discussing evidence supporting the Big Bang theory
✓ Exploring the concept of galaxies and the vastness of the universe
Hands-on activities: Building a scale model of the universe and designing a timeline of key astronomical discoveries
Week 3: Measuring the Cosmos – Speed of Light, Parallax, and Shifts in Space
✓ Learning about the speed of light and its importance in measuring cosmic distances
✓ Understanding the concept of parallax and its application in astronomy
✓ Investigating blue shift and red shift and their implications on our understanding of the universe
Hands-on activities: Experimenting with parallax measurements and simulating blue and red shifts with balloons
Sessions: 15
Frequency: 5 times per week, 1-hour sessions
Language Arts Special Edge Program
Descriptive Creative Writing (Grades 5-8)
Wordcraft Wonders
Welcome to Summer Dreamweavers, a magical 4-week creative writing course designed to spark young imaginations and hone descriptive writing skills. This enchanting journey will guide students from Grades 5 to 8 through the world of storytelling, enabling them to create vivid scenes and unforgettable characters.
Course Content:
Week 1: Setting the Stage
✓ Crafting immersive settings
✓ Developing rich sensory descriptions
✓ Exploring the five senses in writing
Examples: Describing a bustling marketplace or a serene forest
Week 2: Character Creations
✓ Building dynamic and believable characters
✓ Diving into character motivations and emotions
✓ Utilizing dialogue and body language effectively
Examples: Creating a mischievous trickster or a courageous hero
Week 3: Picturing the Plot
✓ Designing engaging storylines
✓ Utilizing conflict and resolution
✓ Balancing action, description, and dialogue
Examples: A thrilling treasure hunt or a heartwarming friendship tale
Week 4: Figurative Flourishes
✓ Introducing metaphors, similes, and other literary devices
✓ Experimenting with imagery, symbolism, and alliteration
✓ Combining descriptive techniques for maximum impact
Examples: Comparing a character's laughter to the tinkling of bells or painting a sunset with vivid colors and imagery
Sessions: 20
Frequency: 5 times per week, 1.5-hour sessions
We are committed to helping students thrive from Kindergarten to Grade 9 and take pride in the edge our students continue to gain and parent’s joy we have witnessed.
