Frequently Asked Questions

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 S.T.E.A.M. education stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. It is an educational approach that integrates these five disciplines into a cohesive learning paradigm. The goal of S.T.E.A.M. education is to prepare students for the complex challenges of the 21st century by fostering critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. 

1. Science: Involves the study of the natural world, including principles, theories, and experimentation. Science education within S.T.E.A.M. encourages inquiry-based learning and hands-on experiments.
2. Technology: Focuses on the application of knowledge to create solutions using tools and technologies. Students learn about digital literacy, coding, programming, and the use of various technologies in real-world scenarios.
3. Engineering: Encourages students to design, build, and test solutions to problems. It involves the application of scientific and mathematical principles to create systems, structures, devices, and processes.
4. Arts: Incorporates creative thinking and expression into the learning process. The arts concepts are integrated to promote innovation, self-expression, and a holistic understanding of the world.
5. Mathematics: Involves the study of numerical concepts, patterns, and structures. Mathematics education within S.T.E.A.M. emphasizes problem-solving, logical reasoning, and the application of mathematical concepts in various contexts.

Pi Academy is a S.T.E.A.M. (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Maths) Coaching center specialised in empowering and Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs with crucial skills to succeed in the digital age.  We were founded in 2020 and operating in a hybrid model, i.e. online and face to face. We believe in wholistic development.

 
Our Workshops are available through https://piacademy.com.au/events 

Our courses are available in https://piacademy.com.au/courses

We mentor and provide opportunities for our students to participate in National and International events, which has greatly helped our students win GovHack (Government Hackathons), Young Scientist Awards, ICAS distinctions to name a few.

We have incorporated Kaizen (Continuous Learning) into our DNA. We specialize in Computational Thinking.

Our Computational Thinking Explainer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jB-EqAuqyO0

We approach Problem Solving in 6 steps, namely, 

• Problem Definition
• Deconstruction
• Pattern Recognition
• Abstraction
• Algorithmic Design
• Feedback Loops

We have successfully mentored and provided opportunities for our students to participate in National and International events, which has greatly helped our students win GovHack (Government Hackathons), Young Scientist Awards, ICAS distinctions to name a few.

Our Hall of Fame showcases our students achievements: https://piacademy.com.au/hall-of-fame

Our Selective Entry High School entrance preparation takes 9 to 12 months. Our Scholarship and Academic exam preparation takes 6 to 9 months.

We work backwards from the exam date and schedule weekly tests and share results with the students and families, providing personalized feedback for continuous improvement. The student's progress is tracked and recommendations are provided periodically.

We provide homework at the end of the class and correct it with the students at the start of each class.

If a student is unable to attend the first day, then the student is placed in the next workshop. If a student is unable to attend after Day 1, then the student is placed on waiting list for a make up class.

The fees are as described in https://piacademy.com.au/bookings

We provide scholarships to high performing students based on need.

We incorporate the Victorian, Australian and International Curriculum into our course offerings.

Our workshops are for up to 20 students. Our classes are offered in 1-on-1 and group (up to 5).

Parents can purchase term based classes. Payments are to be made at the start of the term. No refunds or cancellation provided as we expect students to be committed each term.

Each class is for 50 minutes per subject on regular basis.