As they move through the sequence of classes, the students have close contact with their peers and knowledgeable teachers. Small classes encourage discussion and discovery. During the program's first two years, students are taught the equivalent of four years of high school math. These classes replace any math requirement students are obliged to fulfill at their schools. After that accelerated sequence, students take calculus and other advanced math courses for college credit.
University faculty teach all calculus courses.
The Institute of Technology provides classroom and office space as well as assistance with the purchase of graphing calculators and computer software. IT also provides special lecturers and instructors for the enrichment programs. Volunteer groups from corporations such as 3M, Honeywell, and Xcel Energy have offered a variety of academic enrichment activities. Honeywell has been a major contributor of exhibits at the annual Math Fun Fair since 1995. 3M, Aveda, and Computing Devices International hosted a series of on-site demonstrations for summer institute students.