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    Logic and Problem Solving Online Course
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    Logic and Problem Solving Online Course

    by Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies

    Stanford's online math course develops creative, logical thinking through challenging problems, peer discussion, and solution presentations.

    Last verified: 6 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens

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    Logic and Problem Solving at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Grades 8-11; algebra completed

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 13-17

    Location / Region

    Online

    Cost

    $3,200

    Duration

    2 weeks

    Format

    Online

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    Sessions / cadence: 10 × 2h weekdays; 2-3h/day homework
    Main deliverable / output: Problem solutions and presentations
    Time-zone / scheduling model: 4:00-7:00 p.m. PDT window
    Latest verified cycle: 2026
    Support model: Online office hours
    Learning activities: Problem practice; solution presentations

    Logic and Problem Solving summary

    This Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes course explores mathematical reasoning through logic, combinatorics, inequalities, probability, number theory, geometry, algorithms, and puzzles.

    Students tackle challenging problems, discuss approaches with peers, and present solutions. The emphasis combines creative exploration with rigorous reasoning.

    It suits students who enjoy working through unfamiliar problems and explaining why a solution works.

    What is Logic and Problem Solving Online Course?

    Logic and Problem Solving is a mathematics course within Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes, offered by Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies. It explores logic, combinatorics, inequalities, probability, number theory, geometry, algorithms, and puzzles through problems that require both imagination and careful reasoning.

    Students attend live online classes and work independently on assignments and projects. They apply mathematical techniques, discuss approaches with peers, and present solutions, building a more disciplined way to tackle unfamiliar questions.

    Why Succeed highlights Logic and Problem Solving

    • The course connects several mathematical topics through a shared focus on solving challenging problems.

    • Peer discussion and solution presentations give students practice explaining their reasoning.

    • Online office hours provide a separate opportunity to seek help alongside live classes.

    • The published homework commitment makes the intensity easier for families to assess.

    Who is Logic and Problem Solving for?

    Best for

    Students who enjoy mathematical puzzles, want broader problem-solving strategies, and are willing to explain their reasoning to peers.

    Not ideal if

    You want light enrichment with little independent work or need introductory algebra teaching.

    Is Logic and Problem Solving worth it?

    This course is worth considering if your main goal is to become more resourceful when solving unfamiliar mathematical problems. Its combination of challenging tasks, peer discussion, and solution presentations gives students several ways to practice reasoning and explanation.

    The workload requires sustained attention beyond the live lessons, so families should assess whether that intensity suits the student. Choose it for the mathematical learning experience; Stanford explicitly states that participation does not guarantee undergraduate admission.

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    Cost and what is included

    $3,200; includes Live online classes., Online office hours., Mathematical problem-solving practice and peer discussion., Opportunities to present solutions., Asynchronous assignments and projects..

    Dates and time commitment

    2 weeks; 10 × 2h weekdays; 2-3h/day homework.

    Provider details

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    What the student gains

    Potential output: Students develop and present solutions to challenging mathematical problems and puzzles.. Check whether feedback, certificate, recommendation or application evidence is included.

    Online support and safeguarding

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    How much preparation does Logic and Problem Solving need?

    Effort level

    High.

    Best started

    Begin several weeks before a future application deadline to gather transcripts and select a course-specific work sample.

    Main challenge

    Maintaining careful reasoning through unfamiliar problems and sustained independent work.

    Typical preparation

    • Refresh the algebra you have already studied.

    • Practice explaining each step of a solution rather than giving only an answer.

    • Gather recent grade reports and choose a work sample that reflects your own abilities.

    • Convert the Pacific-time meeting window to your local time and plan a separate homework block.

    Useful if

    You want practice developing and explaining mathematical strategies.

    What do students do on Logic and Problem Solving?

    You explore mathematical problems and puzzles through live classes and independent assignments. Along the way, you apply new techniques, compare reasoning with peers, and present solutions.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Explore problems across the course's mathematical topics.

    2. 2

      Build a toolkit of useful techniques and problem-solving strategies.

    3. 3

      Apply those strategies to challenging problems and puzzles.

    4. 4

      Discuss approaches with peers and present solutions.

    5. 5

      Complete asynchronous assignments and projects outside class.

    Logic and Problem Solving dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    Application deadline

    13 March 2026

    Summer Institutes application deadline; submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.

    Reference date

    Programme dates

    6-17 July 2026

    Reference date

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Be in Grades 8-11 at the time of application.

    • Have completed an algebra course.

    • Domestic and international applicants may apply.

    • Admitted students may attend only one Summer Institutes course.

    How much does Logic and Problem Solving cost?

    Program tuition

    $3,200 — Published two-week Summer Institutes tuition.

    Funding or discounts

    • Financial aid: Domestic and international participants may receive aid.

    What's included

    Live online classes., Online office hours., Mathematical problem-solving practice and peer discussion., Opportunities to present solutions., Asynchronous assignments and projects.

    How to apply to Logic and Problem Solving

    1. 1

      Select Logic and Problem Solving in the online application.

    2. 2

      Complete all application responses independently.

    3. 3

      Upload recent grade reports or transcripts and the course-specific work sample.

    4. 4

      Upload standardized test scores only if you choose to include them.

    5. 5

      Have a parent or legal guardian review and sign the completed application.

    6. 6

      Review all materials, pay the application fee, and submit the complete application.

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    Learning format

    Students attend a two-hour live online class Monday through Friday within a 4:00-7:00 p.m. PDT window, with the third hour used for online office hours. Plan for an additional two to three hours of asynchronous assignments and projects per day.

    Students attend one course section; exact class and office-hour times are set closer to the start.

    Mentorship and feedback

    • Online office hours accompany the live classes.

    • Peer discussion lets students compare problem-solving approaches.

    • Students have opportunities to present their solutions.

    Time-zone considerations

    • The published meeting window is 4:00-7:00 p.m. PDT.
    • Live classes meet Monday through Friday for two hours daily.
    • Students attend one assigned section and time.
    • Exact class and office-hour schedules are set closer to the start.
    • Allow a separate two-to-three-hour daily block for asynchronous homework.

    Assessment style

    Learning activities center on mathematical problem solving, independent assignments, peer discussion, and solution presentations.

    • Apply techniques to challenging problems and puzzles.
    • Complete asynchronous assignments and projects.
    • Discuss mathematical approaches with peers.
    • Present solutions and explain reasoning.

    Portfolio / outputs

    Main deliverable / output

    Students develop and present solutions to challenging mathematical problems and puzzles.

    • Presentations of mathematical solutions.

    • Completed asynchronous assignments and projects.

    Logic and Problem Solving FAQs

    Topics include logic, combinatorics, inequalities, probability, number theory, geometry, algorithms, and puzzles. Students build strategies for tackling challenging problems and explaining their solutions.

    Students must have completed an algebra course. Enjoyment of mathematical problems and puzzles is also central to the course.

    Expect a two-hour live class Monday through Friday and two to three hours of asynchronous homework per day. The third hour of the meeting window is used for online office hours.

    No. Test scores are optional for both domestic and international applicants, and there is no standardized test score or GPA cutoff.

    Applicants must complete all responses independently. Parents or legal guardians review the completed application and sign afterward.

    Yes. Financial aid can be awarded to both domestic and international participants.

    No. Stanford's undergraduate admissions process is separate and independent from its pre-collegiate programs, and participation does not guarantee admission.

    No. Admitted students may attend only one course, although applicants may list courses they are genuinely interested in attending.

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    • Questions: Application - SI | Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes
    • Logic and Problem Solving | Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes

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