Sparks Science
Science Children Do,
Not Just Read About
Spark Science builds genuine scientific thinking through hands-on investigation. Children observe, ask, test, and explain — the way scientists actually work.
Why Choose Our Program
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Every lesson is hands-on
Children work with real materials in every session. They are not watching a demonstration or filling in a worksheet — they are running the investigation themselves.
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Inquiry comes before answers
Lessons open with something puzzling rather than a definition. Children predict, test, and revise. The explanation lands because they have already met the problem it solves.
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1-on-1 or groups of 3–4
Small enough that every child handles the equipment, voices a prediction, and gets asked "why do you think that?" — which is where the learning actually happens.
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Placed by assessment, not by age
Every child starts with a short entry assessment so they begin at a level where they can grow with confidence rather than struggle or coast.
Where Would Your Child Start?
Levels are a guide, not a rule. Placement comes from the entry assessment, because two children the same age can be in quite different places scientifically.
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Noticing and describing — the very first habits of observation
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Sorting, comparing, and beginning to predict
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Focus of the year:
Senses, weather, materials, plants, animals, forces and simple machines -
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Inquiry skills, matter and energy, space and Earth, weather, living things, ecosystems and forces -
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Planning investigations, sound, forces and erosion, pollination, animals and ecosystems, life cycles
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Focus of the year
Deeper investigation, with more independence in planning and recording
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Focus of the year
Designing fair tests and communicating findings with evidence
Class Format
1-on-1 Tutoring
Fully personalized learning path
Direct attention to weak areas
Fastest confidence-building
Flexible pacing - no pressure to keep up
Best for children who need targeted support
Small Group (3-4 Students)
Collaborative learning peer discussion
More opportunities to explain and question
Teacher still adjusts to individual needs
Social motivation and shared momentum
Ideal for children who thrive with peers
Two Ways to Attend
Learn with us in person, or live online from home. The curriculum, the teacher, and the class size are exactly the same — you simply choose the setting that works for your family.
In-Person Classes
Fully personalized learning path
Direct attention to weak areas
Fastest confidence-building
Flexible pacing - no pressure to keep up
Best for children who need targeted support
Live Online Classes
Live and teacher-led — never a pre-recorded video
Same Singapore curriculum, taught in the same CPA sequence
Same class size: 1-on-1, or a small group of 3–4
A shared on-screen whiteboard, so the teacher follows every step of your child's thinking
Ideal for children who thrive with peers
Able to study via Zoom or Microsoft Team
Book a Free Assessment for Your Child
Book a free assessment with our teacher to understand your child's current level and get a personalized learning plan.
After completing this quick form, we’ll get in touch to confirm the free trial! If you prefer, contact us at info@sparksedu.com or (672)-515-7893.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.
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Sparks Math is a structured math enrichment program for children ages 5 to 12, running from P0 through P6. Rather than drilling procedures, we build genuine number sense — the ability to understand why math works, not just how to complete a calculation. Classes are small groups with live instruction, taught in Kerrisdale, Vancouver.
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CPA stands for Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract — a three-stage sequence for teaching any math concept. Children first solve a problem using physical objects they can hold, such as counters or blocks. They then represent the same problem visually, usually with a bar model or diagram. Only then do they move to numbers and symbols. Because each stage builds on the one before, children understand the reasoning rather than memorising steps. Every Sparks Math lesson follows this sequence.
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Singapore Math is a teaching approach that prioritises depth over coverage — fewer topics per year, taught until genuinely mastered. It relies heavily on visual problem-solving, particularly the bar model, and on building strong number sense before moving to procedures. Its reputation comes from Singapore's consistently high international math rankings. Sparks Math is inspired by the Singapore Math approach and adapted for children learning within the British Columbia curriculum.
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Number sense is a child's intuitive understanding of how numbers relate to each other — knowing that 7 is 3 away from 10, or that 48 + 25 can be solved by making 50 first. It is not the same as knowing math facts by heart. A child with strong number sense can estimate, spot when an answer looks wrong, and choose a sensible strategy. Children with weak number sense often calculate accurately but cannot tell when they have made an error. Building number sense is the foundation of our curriculum.
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Yes. Competition classes run 2 hours and go deeper into problem-solving and contest-style questions — logic puzzles, pattern recognition, and multi-step problems beyond the standard curriculum. There is no gifted-entry gate; any motivated child who wants the challenge can join.
Ready for an unforgettable summer?
Parents looking for STEM camps in Vancouver will find that Sparks goes one step further — our STEAM programs cover all core STEM subjects while adding creative design and arts thinking.
Register today and join Sparks Academy Summer Camp 2026.