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.
Sunday Sessions, for older students, meet at Northeastern University, room 110, Kariotis Hall. Sunday sessions last from 9:00am-noon.
2012-13 ACADEMIC YEAR SCHEDULE
Fall Term 2012
Sunday: (Northeastern) Sept 30, Oct 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, Dec 2, 9, 16
Tuesday: (Harvard) Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 13, 27, Dec 4, 11, Jan 29 (Make-up)
Wednesday: (Harvard) Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 28, Dec 5, 12, Jan 30 (Make-up)
Thursday: (Harvard) Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov 1, Nov 8, 15, 29, Dec 6, 13
Spring Term 2013
Sunday: (Northeastern) Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, March 3, 10, 17, April 7, 14, 21
Tuesday: (Harvard) Feb 5, 12, 26, March 5, 12, 26, April 2, 9, 23, 30
Wednesday: (Harvard) Feb 6, 13, 27, March 6, 13, 14, 27, April 3, 10, 24, May 1
Thursday: (Harvard) Jan 31, Feb 7, 14, 28, March 7, 14, 28, April 4, 11, 25
Class times can be found on the Application Form.
ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED. Please 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.