PLAY MATH

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PLAY Math offers a free enrichment course that focuses on critical thinking skills (Verbal, Quantitative, Non-verbal abilities), problem solving and competition math preparation. The class material and curriculum is offered in four classes: one for 2nd graders, one for 3rd graders, one for 4th graders, and one for 5th/6th graders.

This course will be taught by high school volunteers, many of which have multiple years of experience in both teaching and competition. We are a dedicated team of instructors that are passionate in encouraging critical thinking, STEM curriculum, and problem solving to young students. While this course is free and we are a non-profit volunteer organization, we do encourage a small donation of your choice to help cover the cost of the classrooms.

Here are some past contributions that PLAY Math made to the community:
$659 to Tri-Valley Chinese American Community for PPE masks (Mar 2020)
$920 for 1,300 masks to local firefighters (May 2020)
$875 Collected donation for PLAY Leadership Organization (Aug 2020-Aug 2021)
$287 To San Jose Angels Foundation Homeless Drive: chips, hygiene products etc.( May 2021)
Around 1000 books distributed to ReWA for refugee children in Seattle( July 2021)
$100 donated as school supplies for the San Jose backpack drive ( July 2021)
$900 Collected donation for PLAY Leadership Organization ( 2021-2022)
$607.68 Supplies to San Jose Winter unhoused drive ( Tents, Socks, Clothes) ( Nov 2021)
$200 donation to CSC( Cancer Support Community) hope walk ( Jun 2022)
$3,640 Collected donation for PLAY Leadership Organization ( 2022-2023)
$1657.56 To Silicon Valley Unhoused distribution( $1003.24 for tents,shoes, socks) etc. (Mar 2023)
$500 donation to CSC hope walk (May 2023)
$1027.60 To San Jose Agape Unhoused distribution(lotion,tents,shoes, underwear etc.) ( Jul 2023)
$550.86 To SanJose backpack drive ( Aug 2023)
$3,038 Collected donation for PLAY Leadership Organization by now(9/21) ( 2023-2024)
$544.08 Donation to American Heart Association Bay Area Heart walk (Sep 2023)

Team

PLAY MATH teachers are talented high school students who have demonstrated outstanding mathematical ability, with many earning distinction as AIME qualifiers. Beyond their academic achievements, they’re passionate about sharing their love for problem-solving and creative thinking with younger learners. By teaching math in a supportive and engaging way, they inspire students to see math not just as numbers, but as a tool for curiosity, confidence, and discovery.

Co-President

Matthew Fang

Hi, I’m Matthew. I am a senior at Valley Christian in Dublin. In my free time, I enjoy playing the piano, playing volleyball, and making logos. I hope that every student can have a great time learning this year— having fun and discovering the excitement of problem-solving through the unique questions they will solve. Looking forward to an exciting year!

Co-President

Thomas Liu

I'm Thomas, a senior at Monte Vista. In my free time, I like to play violin, swim, or play minesweeper on my phone. This is my first year in PLAY Math and I'm excited to interact with students and encourage them to work hard.

Group Leader

Jeffrey Liu

Jeffrey Liu is a junior attending Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton. Currently, he is the CMO in PLAY Leadership. He has been involved in PLAY Math as a teacher since 2022. Jeffrey hopes to inspire his students to work hard and achieve in math.

Group Leader

Jasper Ding

Hi, my name is Jasper Ding, and I'm currently a junior attending Dougherty Valley High School. I enjoy hanging out with my friends, and playing sports, such as volleyball. I'm looking forward to a great year of helping out PLAY.

Teacher

John Chen

Salutations! My name is John Chen, and I'm a Freshman (9th grade!) at Dougherty Valley High School. In my free time, I like to read, socialize with acquaintances, and explore the wilderness. I am an avid scout and am a Life Scout...For those of you who don't know, the penultimate (second to last) rank! This is my second year at PLAY. I am excited to bring what experience I have to help this organization grow and inspire future leaders to do the same. Oh yeah, I almost forgot about the math part! Oops.

Teacher

Kyle Tang

Kyle Tang is a sophomore at Foothill High School. He enjoys competitive swimming and playing the cello. Kyle is excited to interact with and help younger students this year in their quest for knowledge.

Teacher

Alex Wen

Hi, my name is Alex Wen, and I am currently a Dougherty Valley High School freshmen. I like to practice calisthenics, play badminton, and hang out with my friends in my free time. This is my 2nd year helping out at PLAY, and I hope to bring improvements to this organization and make a wonderful impact!

Teacher

Andrew Lin

Hi, I'm Andrew Lin, and I'm a sophomore at Dougherty Valley High School! In my free time, I like running or listening to music. My goal is to share my love of math with the next generation. This is my 3rd year at PLAY, and I hope we can keep inspiring and teaching each other!

Teacher

Alex Zhang

I am Alex Zhang, an 8th grader who goes to Windemere Ranch Middle School. I like playing the piano, and talking to my friends. I am new to PLAY Math, and am currently learning to teach. I hope to be able to assist new minds and let them grow smarter!

Teacher

Ethan Feng

Hi! My name is Ethan Feng and I’m an eighth grader at Windemere Ranch Middle School. In my free time I like to play tennis, sing, write stories and 3D design. I’ve been involved with PLAY since 2023 and this is my first year as a teacher, looking forward to a year of learning!

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