PrepToday by StudyToday
Instructed by Lucas Wu
A 4-week small-group enrichment program introducing middle school students to competition-style mathematics in a structured, approachable environment.
AMC8 Summer Foundations is designed to introduce motivated middle school students to competition-style mathematics — building familiarity with common problem types while developing stronger problem-solving habits.
16 sessions across 4 weeks. Each week focuses on a major AMC8 topic area.
Multi-step Equations, Ratios, Rates & Proportions
Averages, Weighted Averages & Mixtures
Sequences, Patterns & Algebraic Reasoning
Integer Solutions, Factoring & Divisibility
Parity, Divisibility, GCD & LCM
Modular Arithmetic & Remainders
Remainder Cycles & Last-Digit Problems
Number Theory Mixed Review
Fundamental Counting Principles & Casework
Permutations & Combinations
Complementary Counting & Overcounting
Probability & Expected Value
Counting & Probability Mixed Review
Pythagorean Theorem & Distance
Circles, Arcs, Sectors & Tangents
Similar Figures & Similarity Ratios
This program is intended for motivated students who are comfortable with prealgebra. Prior AMC experience is not required.
Not sure if your student is ready? Reach out and we can help assess fit.
The program is taught by Lucas Wu, founder of PrepToday and StudyToday. Lucas graduated from UC San Diego with a degree in Mathematics–Computer Science.
Since graduating, Lucas has been actively tutoring K–12 students in math and providing competition math coaching, working with students in both private and small-group settings across algebra, geometry, calculus, AP-level mathematics, and AMC-style enrichment.
In addition to teaching, Lucas occasionally shares mathematical problem-solving content online, including walkthroughs and livestream-style discussions of contest-style problems.
A sample of outcomes from students who have trained with Lucas in competition math and AMC preparation.
Lucas has experience teaching both private and small-group mathematics classes, including combinatorics and problem-solving enrichment courses through established tutoring programs in Los Angeles.
Individual outcomes vary based on prior background, effort, and independent practice outside class.
Students receive three layers of practice support throughout the program — in class, at home, and beyond.
Focused worksheets assembled from real AMC and competition math problems through our question bank, designed to reinforce concepts covered in each class session.
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Students who show recurring difficulty with prerequisite skills may be directed toward targeted foundational practice — such as IXL or Khan Academy exercises for arithmetic fluency or algebra fundamentals — before returning to more advanced contest-style problems. The goal is to make sure no student is stuck on background material that holds back their progress in the program.
Students are encouraged to reach out outside of class with questions about practice problems or homework. All questions are reviewed and answered directly by Lucas — not automated tools — so students receive substantive, personalized guidance when they get stuck between sessions.
Only a $50 refundable deposit due at checkout to reserve your spot.
Pay $50 Deposit →Deposits are fully refundable if enrollment is canceled before the program starts.
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