This Level 1 special one-session circle is open to children aged 5-7. It provides an opportunity to experience the engaging and collaborative nature of math circles and discover if it's the right fit for your child. Note: This circle is exclusively for those who have not participated in math circles run by The Global Math Circle.
This Level 2 special one-session circle is open to children aged 8-10. It provides an opportunity to experience the engaging and collaborative nature of math circles and discover if it's the right fit for your child. Note: This circle is exclusively for those who have not participated in math circles run by The Global Math Circle.
This Level 3 special one-session circle is open to children aged 11-13. It provides an opportunity to experience the engaging and collaborative nature of math circles and discover if it's the right fit for your child. Note: This circle is exclusively for those who have not participated in math circles run by The Global Math Circle.
Prepare for a mathematical journey in the magical realm of Dragon's Land! We will delve deep into the mathematical world of these dragons. We will unveil the secrets of dragon hatchlings' growth rates, discover how their age relates to their size, and even delve into the intriguing realm of dragon hoards and their treasure-to-treasure ratio. Expand your understanding of ratios and unleash your inner dragon enthusiast with us! The first section of this course is not a prerequisite for the second.
Embark on a thrilling mathematical expedition to the captivating Monster Island! Our Math Circle proudly presents an immersive adventure into the realm of math puzzles. Join us as we navigate the intriguing landscapes of the island, solving intricate riddles set by its enigmatic inhabitants. Decode the patterns governing the movement of mythical creatures, unravel the mysteries of spatial geometry, and unlock the secrets hidden within the island's unique enigmas. Whether you're a seasoned puzzle solver or an enthusiastic learner, this is your chance to hone your problem-solving skills in a dynamic and imaginative environment. Unleash your inner explorer with Monster Island Math Circle and discover the exhilarating world where math and puzzles intertwine!
The simplest of toys can lead us to the most intriguing places. In this circle, we'll play with an imaginary pendulum, and see how long we can keep it swinging between negative and positive. How hard should we push it to get it to keep swinging as long as possible? This seemingly-simple challenge is a gateway to patterns that resonate throughout all of reality!
One of the keys to creating or cracking a secret code is counting. This skill allows us to determine the various symbols present and the potential combinations they can form. We'll start with Morse code sequences, then delve into the mathematical realm of cryptic communication. We'll unravel the mysteries behind codes and ciphers through combinatorial analysis.
Prime numbers are just obscure mathematical ideas, but have real-world applications! This class explores some of these application. Join us as we explore cryptography, algorithms, and more! We will leave no stone unturned in our quest to understand, appreciate, and harness the mysteries and potentials of prime numbers.
Discover the underlying principles guiding successful gameplay and gain insights into the rationale behind their effectiveness. In this circle, we will explore the how and the why different strategies work for playing games. We will think about how to predict how others will play, and how to shift our own strategies accordingly. Through both collaborative and competitive games, we will use logic and game theory to uncover the optimal way to engage in games. This circle will revisit concepts from When Game Theory Meets Graph Theory but can be taken without it.
The purpose of this session is to encourage students to investigate maps of their cities and discover the significance of different pathways on these maps in relation to numbers. During this session, we will embark on a journey of exploration to uncover hidden truths and fascinating facts about numbers. Together, we will ponder questions such as, "What is the shortest route to reach your favorite location in the city?". Through this interactive activity, students will develop their understanding of spatial concepts and mathematical principles while discovering the practical applications of numbers in real-world contexts. Let's use maps as the basis for a mathematical investigation into probability and discrete mathematics. In this circle, we will use routes from place to place in order to relate spacial concepts to number, starting with practical application and moving toward the abstract realm.
The shortest distance between two points is a line. In Euclidean geometry, we can draw that line "as the crow flies" directly from one point to another. What happens when we use a grid instead and have to create directions as a car would drive? We will explore pathways with various constraints on a grid from looking just at the "roads" to what changes when various obstacles and obstructions are in the way. Thinking like a mathematician, a city planner, and a traffic engineer, we will discover how to use the grid to help us and how to move beyond its constraints. This circle uses concepts from Getting on the Grid, but can be taken alone.
You may have heard of square numbers or triangular numbers, but did you know every counting number has a shape? Some numbers have many shapes, some only have a few. We will look for different types of shapes, search for patterns in them, and figure out what they can tell us about the numbers.
You know what's cooler than learning calculus? Inventing calculus! In algebra, we learned how to graph functions and find points on graphs. But with calculus we can find the SLOPE of those curves, at ANY point! We can calculate the area under curves, and the length of these curves. Calculus gives us powerful tools to answer next-level questions, and more. Join us as we work together to build those tools ourselves, from the ground up! (Prerequisites: algebra, particularly functions and graphing, and trigonometry)
We present an exciting math circle adventure that takes participants on a journey to Dragon's Land, where they will solve math puzzles to unravel the mysteries of this mythical realm. This interactive and engaging program aims to enhance mathematical thinking skills, foster collaboration, and spark creativity among participants.
When we use game theory to play graph theory games, we can find important winning strategies. Join our circle where we dive into games that involve navigation and connections. We will explore strategies in them to discover ways to create optimal gameplay and even unravel ways that the games connect to each other.
Two 5x5 squares are just a bit bigger than one 7x7 square, while three 4x4 squares are just a bit smaller. In this circle, we will investigate a problem involving multi-squares using geometry, prime factorizations, and number theory. The depth we can get to while looking at squares close in size will surprise you.
Prime numbers are the building blocks of multiplication, but for centuries, they have baffled mathematicians. In this circle we'll explore arrangements and patterns in the primes, and see if we can predict the last prime number.
The simplest of toys can lead us to the most intriguing places. In this circle, we'll play with an imaginary pendulum, and see how long we can keep it swinging between negative and positive. How hard should we push it to get it to keep swinging as long as possible? This seemingly-simple challenge is a gateway to patterns that resonate throughout all of reality!
How do we bend geometry to follow a different set of rules and patterns? In this circle, we will explore atypical geometry - one where we are constrained by a grid. We will explore how these constraints transform our understanding of shapes, and how multiple solutions can appear to a single problem. We will challenge your assumptions about geometry in general by looking at the subject in a new way.
Join us as we uncover the nature of probabilities, by puzzling through problems on everything from coin flips and dice to birthdays and shooting stars. This circle follows Counting for Mathematicians, but it is not a prerequisite.
This Level 1 special one-session circle is open to children aged 5-7. It provides an opportunity to experience the engaging and collaborative nature of math circles and discover if it's the right fit for your child. Note: This circle is exclusively for those who have not participated in math circles run by The Global Math Circle.
