ThinkInsider Vol.10

Think Must-know

???? In this week’s school newsletter, we’ve prepared a “Complete Guide to the New Semester,” including a clear checklist of student services, a back-to-school guide, and a practical “who to contact and how” directory. We’re also releasing the electronic Parent & Student Handbook, which incorporates parents’ valuable feedback and has already received positive responses.

????This week’s newsletter also features MK & AMC prep activities, practice materials, extra G3–G5 exercises, and the latest Resource Hub updates. Check it out and get a head start on the new semester!

Back-to-School Guide

????The Spring semester has been underway for two weeks. We’ve noticed that many parents are still not very familiar with the school’s services, procedures, and user guides. To help you understand and access this information more easily, we have prepared an electronic Parent & Student Handbook. Please use the link below to view details on learning support, school services, and class guidelines, so you can better support your child in making full use of our resources.

✅ Parent Handbook: A step-by-step guide for parents on how to download and log in to the Think Academy Parent App, browse and enroll in courses, reschedule or transfer classes for their child, check the class schedule, receive notifications, contact teachers and customer service, and manage multiple student accounts.

✅ Student Handbook: A step-by-step guide for students on how to download and log in to the Think Academy Student App on a computer/iPad, add or switch accounts, attend live classes and watch replays, download learning materials, use the Wrong Questions Collection, join Office Hour, as well as how parents can use the waitlist feature when a class is full.

MK Prep Activities????

Math Kangaroo: 2 Months to Go — Entering the Final Sprint⏰

At this stage, Improvement now comes from tackling the right problems, applying the right methods, and addressing gaps effectively. Students need systematic reviews, targeted practice, and exam-paced training to refine problem-solving skills and test preparedness.

Think Academy will support students this spring through course instruction, extra practice, and mock exams with explanations, helping them identify issues and strengthen weak areas. We encourage parents to plan wisely based on their child’s foundation and goals for optimal preparation.

1. MK → ACE Competition Preparation Course

Designed for students with different competition goals, we have launched the “Math Kangaroo National Top 20 to Think ACE” course. The course is divided into two phases:

⭐️【Phase 1】: Focus on the core modules before the MK exam, covering key topics of MK 5-point questions to help students secure stable scores and do final sprint before the competition.

⭐️【Phase 2】: Connect to the Think Academy ACE competition system curriculum, preparing students for the ACE selection in May and higher-level competitions.

The course allows stage-by-stage enrollment, enabling parents to flexibly arrange learning based on their child’s current level and plans.

2. Math Kangaroo Official Competition Registration Reminder

Registration for the 2026 Math Kangaroo is still open. Late registration closes on February 1, with a late fee of $35. Families planning to participate are encouraged to complete registration as early as possible to secure a spot and prepare for upcoming preparation activities and mock exams.

3. MK Exclusive Support for Long-Term Program Students

For G1–G4 students enrolled in the long-term program, Think Academy will provide continuous MK preparation support from January to March:

✅On the 10th of each month, long-term students will receive one free Math Kangaroo mock exam, designed for periodic assessment and review.

✅Starting the week of January 20 and continuing until the official Math Kangaroo exam, students will also receive six additional free MK companion sessions, helping them review key concepts, stabilize exam rhythm, and prepare confidently for the final stage of the competition.

4. Additional Practice & Support

If you would like access to additional Math Kangaroo practice materials, participate in mock exams with explanation classes, or have any questions related to courses, preparation plans, or activities, please feel free to contact us via WhatsApp (Contact Number 5108289131). Our team will be happy to assist you.

AMC8/10 Prep Activities????

???? The 2026 AMC 8 Exam Is Coming!

The AMC 8 will take place between January 22–28, 2026. Please kindly pay attention to the exact test date, time, and location announced by your registered test center.

Current students preparing for the 2026 AMC 8 may scan the QR code to receive exclusive pre-exam sprint resources, including past official problems and the latest daily practice collections.

We have also prepared a detailed pre-exam guide to help students prepare with confidence and perform calmly on test day. Best wishes to all participants for steady performance, strong results, and meaningful growth in the AMC 8! ????

2025 AMC 10 Scores Are Fully Released!????

Congratulations to all AMC 10 award-winning students ????! For students who have qualified for AIME:

???? The 2026 AIME exam will be held in February. Students planning to participate should closely follow announcements from the registered test centers regarding the exact exam schedule and venue.

???? AIME invitation emails for candidates at the Think Test Center have already been sent—please check your inbox.

Score collection for current students in the 2025 Fall and 2026 Spring online long-term classes is now open. Award-winning students who complete the form via QR code will receive a custom AMC 10 trophy mailed to their home ????.

???? Additionally, students who are willing to share their AMC 10 prep experience by recording a short video and posting it on social media have a chance to receive a scholarship. Check the details in the form.

Practice & Learning Resources

G3–G5 Practice Resources

???? We’re excited to offer free additional practice questions and answers for Grades 3–5 students this spring. These extra questions are designed to help students reinforce what they’ve learned in class and build confidence in applying those concepts. We recommend students complete these after finishing their regular homework and workbook exercises.

???? This week, as we move into Lesson 2, students can access the Lesson 2 extra practice online via this link: [G3-G5 Extra Practice], or in the Student App under “Learning Material” → Lesson 2. Future extra practice materials will be available in the same locations.

⏱️ In addition to lesson-specific practice, we are also offering calculation practice questions. Strong calculation skills are the key to success in math, so we encourage students to spend 10–15 minutes daily working on their calculations practice.

We hope these resources help your child feel even more confident and prepared!

Resource Hub Update

Great news! Our learning resource hub has just released new materials to help students build strong foundations and prepare systematically for the AMC competitions. We update every two weeks with fresh content—just for you!

???? This Update

• AMC 8: Q15 Level Questions

• AMC 10: Q11-20 Level Questions

New questions are ready and waiting!

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NPS Parent Notice

To Think Parents: Every piece of feedback you share helps drive real change!

Dear parents, thank you for sharing your honest thoughts in the recent NPS survey. Through your feedback, we’ve seen many highlights in Think classrooms, as well as areas where we can do better.

1. Spring Semester After‑class Services

To live up to your trust, in the spring semester, we will focus on improving the three areas you mentioned most. Details are as follows:

a. Extra After‑class Practice

???? This spring, we’re offering free extra practice worksheets to help students consolidate learning, build confidence, and deepen understanding after completing homework.

✅ Extra practice for Grades 3–5 has already been uploaded to the student app. You can also find the links at the top of this newsletter under the “Practice Resources” section. Future practice for upcoming lessons will be updated in the same way and in the same location.

✅ Extra practice for other grades will start to be uploaded after Lesson 4, and we will also backfill materials for the first four lessons. Thank you for your understanding and support! We hope students will make good use of these resources to further improve their learning outcomes.

b. Weekly Personalized Learning Feedback

In response to comments such as “I can’t find the after‑class feedback” and “the feedback feels too templated,” Think Academy will enhance learning feedback through the following actions:

✅ After each lesson, a feedback report will be sent via email and the Parents App, so you can review it anytime.

✅ If you would like to contact the teacher directly about your child’s progress, you can simply reply to the teacher’s feedback email. The teacher will respond within 24 hours.

✅ Feel the teacher’s feedback is not specific or helpful enough? You can send a WeChat message directly to the Think Academic Director, or email contact@thethinkacademy.com with the subject or keyword “Personalized Feedback.” You will receive a more detailed response within 24 business hours.

c. Spring After‑class Service Checklist

Not sure what after‑class services are available? We’ve prepared a one‑page visual overview of Think’s complete after‑class service package.

Teachers will reply as soon as possible during working hours. Outside of working hours, you may leave a message, and they will get back to you as soon as they are back online.

Customer Service Hours: Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm PST; Fri–Sun 8:30 am–9:30 pm PST

Lead Teacher Hours: Tue–Sat 10:00 am–7:00 pm PST

2. Parents’ Voices: Positive Feedback

In addition to your suggestions for improvement, we also received a lot of positive feedback for our lead teachers! Their average rating has reached 4.63/5. Here are some comments from the survey:

Thank you again for your support of Think and our teachers. We will share your feedback with them and continue to improve our teaching and service quality. ????

Please keep telling us how we can do better! We welcome parents to keep monitoring these improvements. If you have any feedback or suggestions, you can scan the QR code below to share them with us. We will listen carefully and share our improvement plans with you on a weekly basis.

✨ Feel free to share your questions or topics of interest in the comment section below! More exciting content is coming soon—stay tuned! Don’t forget to keep following us! See you next time! ????

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