ThinkInsider Vol.1

Think Academy US Online is excited to launch ThinkInsider—a biweekly edition created especially for families enrolled in our online program.

Each edition will bring you:

• Feedback and highlights from your child’s learning
• Insights and stories from our teachers
• Curated resources and benefits for parents

Our goal is to help you gain a deeper understanding of your child’s growth at Think Academy, while also providing forward-looking educational insights and practical learning support. We hope ThinkInsider becomes a warm companion for you and your child on the journey of learning and growth.

P.S. Don’t miss the surprise waiting for you at the end! ????

Think Must Know

Here, we bring parents the most practical updates and essential tips. Let’s take a look at the two highlights of this issue:

Save More On Tuition

Starting next term, Think Academy offers an easier way to save on long-term tuition. If you hold a U.S. bank account, you may pay long-term tuition via ACH and automatically receive a 1.5% discount on your next semester’s long-term class. The discount will be credited directly to your account, with no additional action required.

AMC 8 Resource Hub

Beyond helping reduce tuition costs, we’ve also prepared a brand-new “Growth Boost Package” for students. With the exam season approaching, the AMC 8 Resources Hub is now live:

• Past exam papers and stage exercises
• Comprehensive topic-based lectures and award-winning prep blogs
• Rapidly updated practice materials

All content is clearly categorized by level (Intro/AR/HR/DHR) and topic (Geometry, Counting, etc.), making it easy for students to find the most suitable path, whether to strengthen fundamentals or aim for top awards.

Think Teaching Team

Weekly Learning Report: Supporting Your Child’s Growth

Starting this Fall, your child’s teacher will send you a personalized weekly learning report by email, please be sure to check it carefully. Through this report, you can stay updated on:

• Your child’s performance and engagement in class
• Completion of classwork and homework
• The teacher’s personalized feedback and learning suggestions

You can also reach out to your teacher anytime to discuss your child’s progress, and view class reports in the Student App / Parent App.

This report is not only the teacher’s feedback on classroom learning, but also a valuable record of your child’s steady progress. We hope it gives parent peace of mind in understanding child’s learning journey, while providing them with caring support every step of the way. ❤️

Meet Teacher Andrea: Supporting Your Child’s Growth

This time, we’d like to introduce Ms. Andrea Santos.

Not only is she a dedicated teacher, but also the mother of two children, which allows her to truly empathize with her students. She always patiently listens to their concerns and offers thoughtful support. After class, she devotes extra time to communicating with parents, tailoring personalized learning suggestions for each child.

In her weekly feedback, Andrea always hopes to write a little more—to capture every bit of her students’ progress. Often, she even reaches the word limit and still feels there is more to share. Through her sincere words, parents are able to see the effort and growth behind every achievement their child makes.

✨ Ms. Andrea believes that every child’s progress deserves to be seen and celebrated, and she is committed to walking alongside her students on their journey of growth.

Want to hear more stories about Think Academy teachers? Leave a message for the Principal at the bottom of the page ????, and we’ll share the highlights in the next issue!

Think Treasure Box

After listening to Xinyu’s sharing, we hope everyone has gained a clearer understanding of our classroom feedback process and the educational philosophy of our teachers.

To help you better support your child’s learning opportunities, we’ve specially compiled the latest exam prep and school advancement resources. The content is clearly organized and easy to navigate, and it’s available to all parents of students enrolled in our long-term programs—don’t miss out!

Competition Prep: Exclusive Study Kit

Grab Your Exclusive Study Kit Now!

With the arrival of the 2025 AMC 10, 2026 AMC 8, and MK exam season, our new round of prep activities is officially kicking off! ????

Last year, Think students achieved remarkable results: 70% of MK long-term program participants earned awards, while AMC 8 and AMC 10 students collectively won a total of 931 honors.

This year, we’re committed to further enriching the activities available to our students.As a long-term student in our competition track program, you should have already received our exclusive study plan email last week. This includes:

1. The Monthly Mock Exam Questions Exclusive to Long-Term Students
2. Discount Coupons for Short-Term Classes/Mock Exam Review Sessions

If you’re looking for more study resources, please keep an eye on our weekly emails, which provide updates on the latest activities and information.  

If you’re interested in joining our short-term prep courses, click the link below to sign up. By enrolling in a short-term prep course, you’ll receive the course materials along with free access to the latest mock exams, mock exam explanation sessions, and a set of high-quality post-class practice questions.

For any questions regarding the courses, feel free to contact our teachers directly.

On September 11, Think Academy hosted an online i-Ready webinar for families with students about to enter middle school. The webinar focused on the key role of the i-Ready assessment in math class placement for Grades 5–6.

Currently, G5 Core+/Honors and Pre-Algebra long-term students can participate in the assessment for free—check it out now!

Middle School Readiness: G5 & G6 Students

• About i-Ready: i-Ready is an adaptive assessment used by over 10 million students across the U.S. The report provides three key indicators: math progress, national percentile ranking, and mastery of individual knowledge modules. i-Ready is a diagnostic test, typically administered 2–3 times per year by schools.

• Score Range: The i-Ready assessment focuses on math, as acceleration options are generally only available for math in middle school.
• Think Academy Offer: G5 Core+/Honors and Pre-Algebra long-term students receive the official i-Ready assessment for free. Students outside these classes may purchase the assessment separately for $19.9.

• If Your Child Has Already Taken a Test: If your child has already completed i-Ready, MAP, or STAR assessments at school, there’s no need to retake it. You may submit the school assessment report to your teacher. Targeted practice will be provided in October–November to help students aim for the top 10% nationally.

Think Academy will continue offering resources, practice materials, and guidance to help students aim for the Top 10% nationwide and start middle school with confidence.

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Principal’s Mailbox Is Open

At Think Academy, we always value the voices of parents and students. To give every enrolled family a channel to share feedback and suggestions, we are excited to launch the Principal’s Mailbox starting this issue.

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Send an email to ???? principal@thethinkacademy.com

Principal Nini will review messages regularly and share selected feedback in the newsletter.

We believe that continuous listening is the key to continuous improvement. Thank you to all parents for your trust and feedback—let’s work together to create an even more enriching learning journey for our children!

Thank you for reading this issue of the newsletter. If there’s anything you’d like to know or any questions you have, feel free to reach out to us anytime—we’re here to make your child’s learning journey even better!

We’ve also prepared a short survey to hear your thoughts. Complete it for a chance to join a lucky draw ～