- Is designed to challenge but not overwhelm
- Is an essential supplement to the existing educational system
- Has a high expectation for student performance and active student participation
- Increases the scope and depth of the study of Mathematical topics reinforcing regular school Math programs
- Views Mathematics as a universal instrument for students to become independent life-long learners who will successfully use their Math skills no matter what will be their occupation in the future
- Covers a great deal of material with emphasis placed on active learning, developing abilities to think and reason independently and clearly
- Encourages students to present their own analysis of a Math concept or problem, receiving critical feedback from both teacher and peers
- Is highly effective with a wide range of students, from those who feel anxious about math to those who are curious about math to those who are simply bored with their current math program