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How the Right Environment Creates Future Math Champions


2024-10-05 |    0

Every child is born a prodigy.

If you pay attention closely to your child’s behavior you will find them approaching everything with a comprehensive curiosity.


Which makes them competent, coordinated, and capable of treating large quantities of data and families of variables right from the start.


Unfortunately, this exceptional intellect is swiftly diminished by unwitting humans or physically unfavorable environmental factors.


Putting that in mind, we have developed an advanced system design to protect your child’s intellect. It's called the BYOM System.


Ensuring that any common pitfall could be avoided, fostering their curiosity, enhancing their skills, and making sure they achieve excellence in a way that’s engaging, enjoyable, and sustainable for the long term.


But before we explain this system…


I want you first to understand why I claimed that every child is born as a prodigy…


Let me introduce you to Laszlo Polgar, a father with an average background who believed that genius is made, not born. 


He set out to prove it by teaching his three daughters chess despite not being a professional player himself.


His approach? Deliberate, focused practice—starting young, learning through play, and mastering the basics before moving to advanced strategies. 


Over time, all three of his daughters became world-class chess players. 


One, Judit Polgar, became the best female chess player in history.


Polgar’s secret was simple: the right environment, consistency, and nurturing curiosity. 


His daughters excelled because they were given the tools, focus, and support to thrive.


He first took his daughter to a chess club in Budapest, filled with heavy cigarette smoke and elderly men.


They couldn't believe their ears when they heard that László wanted them to play against a four-year-old daughter who couldn't even reach the table. 


He even brought a pillow with him from home knowing that she wouldn't reach it ( talking about dedication! ).


By the time she was 21, Susan had become the first woman ever to earn the title of Grandmaster from the World Chess Federation.


After studying the lives and achievements of over four hundred of the greatest intellectuals of our time, László believed he had identified the secret ingredient to high achievement: early and intensive specialization in a particular subject.


A genius is not born but is educated and trained….When a child is born healthy, it is a potential genius”.  -László Polgár


László rejected the idea of innate talent, and he believed that the public school system could only be successful in producing mediocre minds.


In fact, there is a recent 2024 report by the RAND Corporation that highlights the growing trend of academic tracking.


Students are grouped by ability in subjects like math, starting as early as elementary school.


This method allows for specialized instruction, which benefits higher-achieving students, but there’s a downside. 


Those placed in lower tracks often face intellectual stagnation, reinforcing the idea that traditional education systems don’t fully nurture every child's potential.


That’s why it’s very important to avoid the limitations of traditional systems and ensure every child gets the care and guidance they need to thrive and excel in their own way.


You never know how your child turns out.


But you might as well try the best you can.


And speaking of limitations…

 


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This takes me back to when I was just a child. 

My parents were poor immigrants, arriving in the U.S. in 1974 with barely anything but skills and a fierce determination to give me and my sister a better life.

My father, an engineer, dreamed of a brighter future for me. 

He took a huge risk, going into debt to buy a house, despite my mother’s concerns. 

But he insisted it was in a neighborhood with good schools. 

Imagine that. A man who left the Soviet Union, came to a foreign land in the 1970s, and sacrificed everything just to make sure his child had the best education possible. 

He wasn’t thinking about himself—only about me.

We arrived in the U.S. on Halloween, and my parents were terrified by the costumes, but they were more concerned about my education. 

So much so that they asked my grandfather to mail Soviet textbooks to us, hoping I wouldn’t fall behind. 

In 1976, they bought a house in a better neighborhood. And in 1977, they moved again to an even better one, where my education would be the top priority.

I remember reading all my math books in Russian. 

By 8th grade, I was already learning Calculus—years ahead of my peers. 

My math teacher even asked me to teach math to the new Soviet immigrants who didn’t speak English.

But here’s the thing. I didn’t just excel in math. 

Thanks to my parents’ sacrifice…

They scraped the last "ruble" and denied themselves fruits and meat so I could get a private English tutor at six years old.

And by the time we arrived in the U.S., I could already speak and understand English fluently. 

That head start put me leagues ahead of my classmates.

Their sacrifices were my foundation. 

In 1980, I graduated high school as the top math student and earned myself a gold medal.

I was accepted to Northwestern University. Later, I attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where I received the Bronze Tablet for being the second-best student in my class of 2,000.

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Everything I am today—the Alexander you know—was made possible by my parents’ relentless devotion to my future. 

They sacrificed their comfort, their time, and their dreams so I could chase mine.

And that’s why I’m here. 

My mission is to help parents, just like mine, pave the most successful path for their children.

I have my parents' names engraved in my heart, just like my name is engraved here : 

 

And I want your kids to say the same about you! 

My parents did it with nothing but sheer determination as poor immigrants—so why can’t you? 


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The fact that you’re still reading this tells me one thing: you care deeply about your child’s future, just like my parents did for me.  And you are not alone.

To honor the sacrifices my parents made, I made it my mission to help as many parents as possible raise their children to be the best of the best. 

That's why we created the Build Your Own Math (BYOM) Program.

The BYOM program isn’t just another tutoring service. 

It’s a personalized learning system designed to unlock your child’s full potential, just like Laszlo Polgar did with his daughters. 

Think back to Polgar’s experiment—he didn’t wait for talent to appear on its own. 

He nurtured it, giving his daughters the tools, structure, and guidance they needed to become some of the best chess players in the world.

We take the same approach with the BYOM program.

Here’s how it works:

  • Personalized to Your Child’s Needs: Every child learns differently. That’s why our program is tailored to your child’s unique strengths, weaknesses, and learning pace. Just like Polgar created a system that worked for his daughters, we create an environment where your child can thrive.

  • More Than Memorization: In traditional math programs, children are often forced to memorize formulas they don’t truly understand. But at BYOM, we take a different approach. We focus on deep understanding, where students solve real problems, think critically, and develop independent problem-solving skills—skills that will benefit them in math and life.

  • Confidence Through Mastery: Imagine your child tackling tough math problems, not with fear, but with confidence. That’s what happens when students feel in control of their learning. At BYOM, we nurture that confidence by helping them achieve small wins every step of the way.

  • Expert Tutors: Our tutors aren’t just great at math—they’re trained to inspire and guide your child to success. They understand kids' frustrations and know how to turn those frustrations into breakthrough moments. With their help, your child will go from struggling to excelling in no time.

  • Building Future Leaders: This isn’t just about improving grades. BYOM prepares your child for real-world challenges by teaching them how to approach problems methodically and with creativity. These skills will set them apart, not only in school but in any career they pursue in the future.

Think about it: Polgar’s daughters became world champions not because they were born geniuses but because they were nurtured in the right environment. 

The BYOM program creates that same environment for your child. It’s about unlocking potential, fostering curiosity, and guiding them to the top.

Right now, we’re offering FREE trial sessions so you can see for yourself how the BYOM program can change your child’s life. But spots are limited, and we don’t want you to miss this opportunity.

Book a free session today, and let’s pave the way for your child’s success.

 

 


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