Which is better: UMTYMP or PSEO Math?

bouders
Thu, 14 Dec 2017 06:51:31 +0000

PSEO is a generic program that allows high school students to take classes at the U. Most freshman classes are available and the classes are taught by the regular profs/TAs of the U. Tuition is covered by the Department of Education.

UMTYMP is a specialized program for gifted high school math students. Classes are taught at UMTC from 4-6 pm once a week. Calculus is taught by profs who are experienced in teaching high school students.

From the UMTYMP website

Who should take UMTYMP?

We are not a program for students who are very good at math and can be accelerated to take Calculus as a senior or even a junior in high school. Rather, we are a program for students who can succeed in Calculus as a ninth or tenth grader (or earlier!) and are mathematically advanced enough to handle a more rigorous Calculus course than the normal offering.

The typical successful UMTYMP student likes math, wants a challenge, and is willing to work hard to learn new material. They generally don’t need as much repetition of each new concept as students in standard math courses. However, beyond this aptitutde for mathematics, there is no defining characteristic of UMTYMP students. Our classrooms are microcosms of a typical middle- or high-school class. We have students who are entirely focused on math and science, but our students are also involved in sports, theater, and every other activity you can think of.

In your case, I would definitely go with UMTYMP.