Summer is a great time for your child to get ahead and sharpen their academic skills. Many students fall behind in the summer and end up struggling when the school year begins. But at MEK, we won’t let that happen! When you plan for a summer at MEK, you can increase your potential and get ahead of the new school year. And if you register by May 2nd, you can get 10% off all summer classes! This summer, take advantage of our MEK Learning Circles (MLC) so that your child doesn’t fall behind. 

MEK Learning Circles (MLC) 

In the MEK Learning Circles, students work in small groups to achieve big goals! They’ll practice Common Core State Standards (CCSS)-aligned grade-level topics, study skills, and habits. They’ll also expand their understanding of class topics and tactics for school success. Our goals for MLC are for your child to achieve classroom success and confidence. 

The MEK Learning Circles, for grades 4 through 8, are designed as a tiered program. Each grade level has at least two levels per subject: Math and English. For Math, students performing at grade level are placed in the Operations & Number Sense course, while students performing above grade-level are placed in the Problem Solving Math course. In the English circles, students performing at grade-level are placed in the Writing course, while students performing above grade-level are placed in Critical Reading. For 6th and 7th graders, we also have Advanced Math Applications, Advanced Verbal Reasoning, Non-Fiction Reading, and Competition Math (MAPC). 

Math Circles 

Operations & Number Sense (ONS) Circles 

MEK’s ONS Circles are for 4th to 8th graders performing at grade level. The goals for this course are to improve grade-level number sense skills and calculation accuracy. In this course, students will: 

• Learn techniques for setting up calculations efficiently 
• Receive engaging lessons and review from an expert teacher 
• Complete timed drills, tests, and practice to master skills 

Length: 7 weeks, 14 sessions 

Problem Solving Math (PSM) Circles 

MEK’s PSM Circles are for 4th to 8th graders performing above grade level. The goal for this course is to improve above-grade-level problem-solving techniques. In this course, students will: 

• Learn techniques for approaching difficult word problems 
• Receive engaging lessons and review from an expert teacher 
• Complete timed drills, tests, and practice to master skills 

Length: 7 weeks, 14 sessions 

English & Language Arts Circles 

Writing Circles 

MEK’s Writing Circles are for 4th to 8th graders performing at grade level. The goals for this course are to become a confident, skilled, and independent writer. In this course, students will:  

• Brainstorm, write, revise essays with a variety of prompts 
• Receive engaging lessons and essay feedback from an expert teacher 
• Boost grammar and vocabulary skills 

Length: 7 weeks, 14 sessions 

Critical Reading Circles 

MEK’s Critical Reading Circles are for 4th to 8th graders performing above grade level. The goals for this course are to learn advanced reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. In this course, students will: 

• Discuss and analyze fiction and non-fiction works 
• Practice critical thinking and independent writing 
• Receive engaging lessons and review from an expert teacher 
• Complete critical essays and receive feedback 

Length: 7 weeks, 14 sessions 

Advanced English: Verbal Reasoning 

MEK’s Advanced English: Verbal Reasoning Circles are for 4th to 8th graders performing above grade level. The goals for this course are to learn how to utilize English critical reading, writing, and vocabulary skills toward difficult standardized-test-level questions. In this course, students will:  

• Gain exposure to a variety of reading prompts and reinforce reading comprehension through annotation 
• Develop strong vocabularies for challenging verbal reasoning questions 
• Practice challenging question types that align with SSAT, ISEE, HSPT, and BCA exams 

Length: 7 weeks, 14 sessions 

Mr. Ahn’s Perfect Circle (MAPC): Competition Math 

Our MAPC courses are designed to prepare students for math competitions. The program is meant for students who are passionate about math and eager to tackle challenging problems and develop critical thinking skills. You can learn more about MAPC and the competitions we prepare for here. 

Mr. Ahn’s Perfect Circle: Junior 

MEK’s MAPC: Junior circle is for 6th and 7th graders. The goals for this course are to foster a love for math and prepare for math competitions. In this course, students will: 

• Explore math topics above grade level while learning problem-solving strategies 
• Solve weekly in-class competition problem sets 
• Build competition mindset in preparation for math competitions in the Fall and Summer 

Length: 7 weeks, 7 sessions 

Mr. Ahn’s Perfect Circle: Rookie 

MEK’s MAPC: Rookie circle is for 4th and 5th graders. The goals for this course are to introduce elementary school students to math competition challenges and to have fun with math. In this course, students will: 

• Gain exposure to creative ways to think about and solve math problems 
• Solve weekly in-class competition problem sets 
• Build competition mindset in preparation for math competitions in the Fall and Summer 

Length: 7 weeks, 7 sessions 

Nonfiction Reading: Public Speaking & Current Events 

*Summer Exclusive* 

This summer-exclusive learning circle is for 6th and 7th graders. The goals of Nonfiction Reading are to conquer public-speaking anxiety, enhance reading comprehension skills, and learn debate tactics. In this course, students will:  

• Read and engage with current events articles 
• Research current events topics and prepare weekly oral presentations 
• Learn to understand multiple perspectives of an issue through healthy debate and discussion 

Length: 7 weeks, 14 sessions 

Coding in Python: Intro to Computer Science 

*Summer Exclusive* 

Coding in Python is a brand-new, summer-exclusive computer science course for 5th to 7th graders. This is a great course for students who are interested in computer science or for students who just want to try it out to learn if they like computer science or not. With STEM jobs in high demand, coding is an invaluable skill, and starting early can put your child ahead of the competition. The goal for this course is for students to learn introductory computer science skills using the Python programming language. In this course, students will: 

• Experience the joys of coding through hands-on coding projects and step-by-step in-person lectures 
• Develop coding projects using the Python programming language, and build an understanding of logical processes 

Length: 7 weeks, 7 sessions 

To learn more about Coding in Python, you can read about it in more detail here. 

How to Register for MEK’s Learning Circles  

To learn more about MLC, you can download our Summer course catalog here and start your registration at https://mekreview.com/.     

For more information, give us a call at +1 551-296-1806 or send us an email at mek@mekreview.com.     

Plus, when you register by May 2nd, you can get 10% off or more on all summer classes!