I first learned about game theory as a sophomore at Princeton while taking Introduction to Microeconomics, surrounded by 300+ students in… — I first learned about game theory as a sophomore at Princeton while taking Introduction to Microeconomics, surrounded by 300+ students in a dimly lit lecture hall. Alpha L2 students (fifth and sixth grade) were introduced to game theory last month as they played the popular app-based video game Among Us…

“Students learn life skills” is the third promise that Alpha makes to parents. We believe that students who learn life skills build the… — “Students learn life skills” is the third promise that Alpha makes to parents. We believe that students who learn life skills build the confidence to chart their own path through life. Alpha students learn these skills through a project-based curriculum, where they tackle real-life projects both individually and in group…

Education related articles found by Alpha staff that are worth passing along to parents. This list is updated weekly. — Wes Kao — Spiky point of view: Let’s get a little controversial We live in a noisy world. Whichever industry you’re in, there are thousands of other people like you trying to get noticed. Unless you distinguish yourself, you’ll never get a chance to show how different you actually are. …

Alpha believes that real experiences are far more important than artificial experiences. Too often school experiences are built for ‘kids’… — Against 3x Speed By: Dave Perrell; Reposted from: https://perell.com/essay/against-3x-speed/ Mike boastfully reads 100 books per year. He listens to audiobooks at 3x speed whenever he drives and swears he can remember it all. His browser has a plugin that lets him speed up YouTube videos, and for a while, he listened to podcasts…

Alpha’s approach to education begs the question, “How does Alpha address more traditional school offerings, such as the Advanced Placement… — Alpha’s approach to education begs the question, “How does Alpha address more traditional school offerings, such as the Advanced Placement Program and exams?” Let’s begin with a few AP basics. In the United States, AP exams are standardized tests offered by the College Board to high school students each May…

In 1984, educational psychologist Benjamin Bloom described a holy grail that schools have been chasing ever since. — In 1984, educational psychologist Benjamin Bloom described a holy grail that schools have been chasing ever since. According to Bloom, an educational model that uses mastery learning and one-to-one tutoring can substantially improve outcomes in education. Bloom’s paper is titled the “2-sigma problem” because it proposes an improvement in learning…

One of the life skills we teach at Alpha is Focus and Intensity. While a traditional school might reward intelligence by assigning letter… — One of the life skills we teach at Alpha is Focus and Intensity. While a traditional school might reward intelligence by assigning letter grades, we design systems built to reward student effort and progress. By the time Alpha students reach Level 3 (7th and 8th grade), they’ve developed the ability…

Imagine this — it’s the beginning of the school year and you’re sitting with an ambitious student. This student can’t wait to tackle the… — Imagine this — it’s the beginning of the school year and you’re sitting with an ambitious student. This student can’t wait to tackle the new and challenging coursework ahead of them. In one version of the conversation, you tell the student, “You’ll have a great year if you just work…

You can feel the excitement in the building each time MAP testing comes around. Students have been working hard in their apps, and the MAP… — You can feel the excitement in the building each time MAP testing comes around. Students have been working hard in their apps, and the MAP test is an opportunity for them to show their progress to their parents, their Guides, and — most importantly — themselves.