Math Enrichment · San Gabriel Valley

Intuitive
Math

by Study Today

A small-group math enrichment program for middle schoolers who want to go further — focused on competition-style problem solving, not just rote curriculum.

Intuitive Math
AMC8
Competition Focus
Grades 6–8
Target Students
Small Group
Format
SGV Area
In-Person Location

What Is Intuitive Math?

A structured enrichment program for students ready to think beyond what's covered in school.

Intuitive Math is a small-group enrichment program founded by Lucas Wu, designed to introduce middle school students to competition-style problem solving in a structured and approachable way.

The program is centered around AMC8-level mathematics and is built for students who are already comfortable with prealgebra fundamentals and want challenge beyond their standard school curriculum.

Rather than rushing through large amounts of advanced material, each class focuses on building genuine familiarity with how contest problems are structured — so students learn to approach unfamiliar questions with confidence.

Each class focuses on

Common contest problem types
Learn the recurring structures that appear in AMC8 problems
Useful strategies and shortcuts
Recognize which technique fits, rather than memorizing procedures
Clear, organized solutions
Write solutions that show your reasoning, not just an answer
Non-routine problem experience
Build comfort with problems that don't have an obvious first step

Topics Covered

Four core areas of AMC8-level mathematics, taught in a logical progression.

Algebra & Word Problems

Multi-step equations, ratios, rates, weighted averages, arithmetic sequences, and algebraic manipulation strategies for AMC-style problems.

Number Theory & Modular Arithmetic

Divisibility rules, prime factorization, GCD/LCM, modular arithmetic, remainder cycles, and introductory congruence reasoning.

Counting & Probability

Fundamental counting principles, permutations, combinations, complementary counting, casework, and introductory probability.

Geometry & Similarity

Pythagorean theorem, Pythagorean triples, circle properties, similar figures, scale factors, and proportional reasoning.

How Classes Are Taught

A workshop-style format that balances instruction with active problem solving.

Guided instruction
Class discussion
Worked examples
AMC-style practice
Now Enrolling

Summer 2026 — AMC8 Foundations

A 4-week, 16-session group program for grades 6–8. Meeting 4 times per week, approximately 90 minutes per session.

San Marino / Arcadia area Tentative: Late June – July 2026 Small-group format Online trial sessions available
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About the Instructor

Lucas Wu
Lucas Wu
Founder, Intuitive Math & Study Today

Lucas Wu founded Intuitive Math with the goal of making competition-style math accessible and genuinely enjoyable for motivated middle school students. 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 recorded walkthroughs and livestream-style discussions of AMC-style problems.

Several long-term students who completed sustained AMC-style preparation demonstrated strong improvement in problem-solving confidence, with some achieving scores in the high teens and low 20s on AMC8-level material after extended preparation. Individual outcomes vary based on prior background, consistency, and independent practice.

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