Student Classes
New York Math Circle’s goal is to constantly challenge your mind. You’ll get to solve unusual problems and invent your own, apply existing knowledge in new situations, learn famous gems of mathematics, and explore the unknown. The Math Circle will open your eyes and increase your sensitivity to all the mathematics around us. Our main requirement is that you have an open mind and a willingness to work.
NYMC is not a tutoring or test preparation program. Classes focus on material you won’t encounter in the regular curriculum. We’ll help you develop reasoning and problem solving skills, and along the way will help you enjoy, appreciate, and expand your knowledge of mathematics.
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Spring 2010 Courses top
Our courses are open to all students who are excited about learning and doing mathematics above and beyond regular curriculum. Once you start the program, we expect you to come for the full semester.
Any course for which fewer than 10 students register may have to be cancelled.
Middle School Circle at NYU (Register)
| When: | Saturdays 2pm - 4pm, Feb 27 - May 15, 2010.
Namely (no class on crossed-out dates): 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, |
| Where: | NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map). Room 201. |
| Instructor: | David Gomprecht. |
| Registration fee: | $100 (may be reduced based on financial need). |
These classes are open to enthusiastic students in grades 7-8 with an interest in learning and doing mathematics. They will include topics in arithmetic, elementary geometry, sequences, and combinatorics. We’ll emphasize problem posing and problem solving, and introduce algebra as needed.
This is a continuation of the fall course, but new students are welcome.
Prerequisites: You should be well-versed in arithmetic, including order of operations, and operations with fractions, decimals, and percents. Enthusiasm about math, and some success in the subject (for example, a 4 on the last New York State Math Exam) are also required.
Middle School Circle in Queens (Register)
| When: | Saturdays 10am - 12pm, Feb 27 - May 15, 2010.
Namely (no class on crossed-out dates): 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, |
| Where: | MS 158 in Bayside, NY (map). Room 107. |
| Instructor: | Joy Hsiao. |
| Registration fee: | $100 (may be reduced based on financial need). |
These classes are open to enthusiastic students in grades 6-7 with an interest in learning and doing mathematics. They will include topics in arithmetic, elementary geometry, advanced counting, and sequences. We’ll emphasize problem posing and problem solving, and introduce algebra as needed.
Prerequisites: You should be well-versed in arithmetic, including order of operations, and operations with fractions, decimals, and percents. Enthusiasm about math, and some success in the subject (for example, a 4 on the last New York State Math Exam) are also required.
High School Circle (Register)
| When: | Saturdays 11:30am - 1:30pm, Feb 27 - May 15, 2010.
Namely (no class on crossed-out dates): 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, |
| Where: | NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map). Room 202. |
| Instructor: | David Hankin. |
| Registration fee: | $100 (may be reduced based on financial need). |
This course includes topics in number theory, algebra, and geometry, and addresses subtle mathematical ideas, including the nature and construction of proofs. Some material will come in the form of intriguing problems from contests such as AMC 10, AMC 12 and AIME. Problem posing and problem solving are emphasized throughout.
This is a continuation of the fall course, but new students are welcome.
Prerequisites: You should be enthusiastic about the study of mathematics, and comfortable with regular high school material, including at least basic algebra.
Olympiad Level (Register)
| When: | Saturdays 2pm - 4pm, Feb 27 - May 15, 2010.
Namely (no class on crossed-out dates): 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, |
| Where: | NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map). Room 202. |
| Instructor: | David Hankin. |
| Registration fee: | $100 (may be reduced based on financial need). |
This course develops important topics in number theory, algebra, combinatorics, and geometry, focusing on harder problems requiring sustained thought and effort. Writing of proofs will play an important role. Many problems will come from contests such as USAMO and International Math Olympiad (IMO).
This is a continuation of the fall course, but new students are welcome.
Prerequisites: You should be enthusiastic about the study of mathematics, and able to do the first few questions on AIME contest. Chck out 2009 AIME exam for reference.
Past Courses
We had our first full course for students in Spring 2008. You can see the listing of past courses here.