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Summer Bootcamp Introduction to Speedcubing: the CFOP method

Hannah M

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Sessions

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This series ended on August 21, 2022. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

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About

In this series we'll learn how to solve the 3x3 Rubik's cube using the CFOP method and use different techniques to get faster. We will cover topics such as reading a scramble of the Rubik's cube, solving a good intuitive cross and F2L, memorizing algorithms in the last layer, and more. I look forward to solving with you this summer! Only prerequisite is having a 3x3 Rubik's cube to use during sessions!

Tutor Qualifications

I know the CFOP method for solving the 3x3 Rubik's cube, and I've been speed cubing as a hobby for 2 and a half years. I average around 20 seconds.

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

Attend as much as possible. I will be building on past sessions, so to have the best possible experience in learning how to solve the Rubik's cube well, I would recommend attending all sessions.

Dates

July 9 - August 21

Learners

8 / 10

Total Sessions

11

About the Tutor

I'm excited to be a tutor here! In my free time I like to speed cube, play piano, and learn coding. I'm a high school graduate taking a gap year, and I'm hoping to tutor a lot more math and learn about computer science!

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Upcoming Sessions

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Past Sessions

11
9
Jul

Session 1

Orientation

In this session we will be getting oriented and getting to know each other! We also will examine how to read the moves of the Rubik's cube and learn the beginner's method to solving it, so it can serve as a foundation for the rest of the series.
11
Jul

Session 2

Catchup

This is just a catch up session for those who need to learn the rest of the beginner's method :) We'll try to review, learn solving the edges and learn solving the last layer.
12
Jul

Session 3

Catchup

This is another catchup session is for anyone who needs help with the second layer (solving the edges.) We'll try to get to the third layer if possible. If not, we'll try to get to the third layer next week :)
16
Jul

Session 4

Other Topics

In this session we will cover the first step of the CFOP method, the cross! We will practice and try to get faster at this foundational part of the solve.
18
Jul

Session 5

Catchup

In this session we will finish up the beginner's method last layer :)
23
Jul

Session 6

Other Topics

In this session we will cover the second part of the CFOP method, F2L (the first 2 layers.) We will practice and try to get faster at this crucial step.
30
Jul

Session 7

Other Topics

In this session we will cover the third step in the CFOP method, OLL (orientation of the last layer.) We will spend time memorizing the algorithms for 2 Look OLL, and try out some 1 Look OLL algorithms.
6
Aug

Session 8

Other Topics

In this session we will cover the final step in the CFOP method, PLL (permutation of the last layer.) We will spend time memorizing the algorithms for 2 Look PLL, and try out some 1 Look PLL algorithms.
13
Aug

Session 9

Other Topics

In this session we will put together all that we've learned in this series, try some timed solves, and celebrate how far we've come!
18
Aug

Session 10

Catchup

Last session to refresh and answer any questions!
21
Aug

Session 11

Review

Last review! Let's see how far we've come! :)

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