The Math Circle
The Math Circle gives all students a chance to enjoy math through exciting topics that are normally outside the school curriculum. Its classes are collegial rather than competitive, its instructors experienced, committed and enthusiastic.
Our classes begin with a free discussion of ideas and play of invention around a developing problem; then - once insight blossoms - we link this insight formally to axioms, aiming for elegance and clarity. While the courses are mathematically rigorous, the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed. We want our students to feel free to express their ideas, to suggest their own approaches, and to make mistakes. We work in a spirit of friendship, cooperation, and enjoyment of one another.
Weekday Sessions are for younger students with no prior exposure to algebra. Harvard classes meet initially in room 310, Harvard Science Center. Brookline classes meet on Wednesdays at the Pierce School, with ages 7-8 from 3:30 to 4:20 in Room 220, and ages 9-11 from 4:30 to 5:20 in the Math and Science Classroom.
Sunday Sessions, for older students, meet at Northeastern University, room 110, Kariotis Hall. Sunday sessions last from 9:00am-noon.
2008-9 ACADEMIC YEAR SCHEDULE
Fall Term 2008
Tuesday: (Harvard) Oct 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov 4, 18, 25; Dec 2, 9, 16.
Wednesday: (Harvard) Oct 8, 15, 22, 29; Nov 5, 12, 19; Dec 3, 10, 17.
Wednesday: (Brookline) TBD.
Sunday: (Northeastern) Oct 5, 19, 26; Nov 2, 9, 16, 23; Dec 7, 14; Jan 4.
Spring Term 2009
Tuesday: (Harvard) Feb 3, 10, 24; Mar 3, 10, 31; Apr 7, 14, 28; May 5.
Wednesday: (Harvard) Feb 4, 11, 25; Mar 4, 11; Apr 1, 8, 15, 29; May 6.
Wednesday: (Brookline) TBD.
Sunday: (Northeastern) Feb 1, 8, 22; Mar 1, 8; Apr 5, 12, 26; May 3, 10.
Class times can be found on the Application Form.
ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED. For new students a phone interview may be required.
Please call
(617) 519-6397 or e-mail
mathcircle@math.harvard.edu
for further information.
The Math Circle does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational and admission policies. We are non-profit and welcome contributions.