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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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Summer 2023   top

Summer Middle School High School Program In Person

When: Click on a course to see schedule details
Classes are from 10:00-12:00pm. Supervised lunch from 12:00pm - 1:00pm. Afternoon classes from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Optional participation : Mathematic activities are from 3:00-5:00pm.
Where: Columbia University, 2990 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 (map).
Registration fee: $800. (Fee may be reduced based on financial need; see FAQ).
Locations:
COLUMBIA: Columbia University, 2990 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 (map)
  Instructor Times Loc. Room  
MSA/MSA+ Frances Stern July 10 - July 21, 2023 COLUMBIA Register
Location: Columbia University, 2990 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 (map).
Schedule: July 10 - July 21, 2023.
MSB/MSB+ Dr. Kovan Pillai July 10 - July 21, 2023 COLUMBIA Register
Location: Columbia University, 2990 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 (map).
Schedule: July 10 - July 21, 2023.
HSA/HSA+ Daheng Shen July 10 - July 21, 2023 COLUMBIA Register
Location: Columbia University, 2990 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 (map).
Schedule: July 10 - July 21, 2023.

Columbia University no longer requires students to be vaccinated, boosted, and wear masks in class. Ask the guard at the main entrance for directions to the Mathematics building.

Parents are allowed to drop off students at 9:30 am. Classes are from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. There will be a supervised lunch period from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in which students must bring lunch and drink. Students are NOT allowed to leave campus to purchase lunch. We will also have an optional after-school mathematical activities session from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.


Summer Middle School High School Program Remote

When: Click on a course to see schedule details.
10am to 12pm, and 1pm to 3pm
Where: Online.
Registration fee: $675. (Fee may be reduced based on financial need; see FAQ).
Locations:
ONLINE: Online
  Instructor Times Loc. Room  
MSA/MSA+ Maggie Feurtado July 10 - July 21, 2023 ONLINE Register
Location: Online.
Schedule: July 10 - July 21, 2023.
HSA/HSA+ Dr. Sheila Miller July 10 - July 21, 2023 ONLINE Register
Location: Online.
Schedule: July 10 - July 21, 2023.

Remote classes will be from 10-12pm, and 1-3pm. There will be an unsupervised lunch hour from 12pm-1pm.

Bring a notebook and pencil or pen to class. MS classes usually assign about half an hour of homework weekly, whereas HS classes assign about one hour. Year 1 for the HS curriculum starts in the fall of even years (e.g., fall 2022), and year two starts in the fall of odd years.

MSA is a one-year program appropriate for Elementary or Middle School students who are new to problem-solving. They should have strong arithmetic skills and an interest in learning mathematics beyond the school curriculum. Topics and sample questions.

MSB is a one-year intermediate program appropriate for students who have completed the equivalent of MSA. Topics and sample questions.

HSA is a two-year program appropriate for younger high school students and advanced middle school students who may be new to problem-solving. They should be comfortable with regular high school material, including at least Algebra 1. Topics and sample questions.

New and current students wishing to move up a section must take a placement exam. Please email a request to us at info@nymathcircle.org

Summer High School Math Circle   (Details)  


Visit the High School Summer Program page for information.



Summer High School Math Circle   (Details)  


Visit the High School Summer Program page for information.


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We generally recommend that new students start in level Middle School A for those below 9th grade, and High School A for those in 9th grade and above. Check out sample problems listed under every level to decide if you are ready for it. If still in doubt about the right level, please ask, and we'll be happy to offer guidance.

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.


Guest Speaker Talks

When: Click on a course to see schedule details
Where: The Clinton School, 10 E15 St, Manhattan, NY (map).
Fee: None!
Locations:
CLINTON: The Clinton School, 10 E15 St, Manhattan, NY (map)
  Instructor Times Loc. Room  
Software Careers Andrew Yang May 21, 2023 @ 10 am CLINTON Waiting List
Location: The Clinton School, 10 E15 St, Manhattan, NY (map).
Schedule: 5/21.

Targeted audience: By invitation only. Alumni & High School Seniors only.

May 21, 2023 @ 10 am. Andrew Yang (Google) Software Careers: I’ll discuss my journey from studying math to entering software engineering. This will include a discussion of the differences between academia and industry, what has changed in the past 20 years, and how math broadly applies to some of the best jobs today.


Remote

When: Click on a course to see schedule details.
Registration fee: $345. (Fee may be reduced based on financial need; see FAQ).
Locations:
ONLINE: Online
  Instructor Times Loc. Room  
MSA/MSA+ Maggie Feurtado Saturdays 10am to 12pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 1/28, 2/4,2/11,2/25,3/4 , 3/11, 3/18, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29.
MSA/MSA+ Amy Lee Sundays 10am to 12pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 1/29,2/5,2/12,2/26,3/5,3/12,3/19,4/16,4/23,4/30.
MSB/MSB+ Sheila Miller Saturdays 10am - 12 pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 1/28, 2/4,2/11,2/25,3/4 , 3/11, 3/18, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29.
HSA/HSA+ Jan Siwanowicz Saturdays 1pm - 3pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 1/28, 2/4,2/11,2/25,3/4 , 3/11, 3/18, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29.
HSB/HSB+ Misha Shklyar Saturdays 1pm - 3pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 1/21, 2/4,2/11,2/25,3/4 , 3/11, 3/18, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 - Note the start date.
HSC David Gomprecht Saturdays 1pm - 3pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 1/28, 2/4,2/11,2/25,3/4 , 3/11, 3/18, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29.
College Bridge Dr. Ustinovskiy Saturdays 10am-12pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 1/28, 2/4,2/11,2/25,3/4 , 3/11, 3/18, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29.

Bring a notebook and pencil or pen to class. MS classes usually assign about half an hour of homework per week, whereas HS classes assign about one hour. Year 1 for the HS curriculum starts in the fall of even years (e.g., fall 2022), and year 2 starts in the fall of odd years.

MSA is a one-year program appropriate for Elementary or Middle School students who are new to problem-solving. They should have strong arithmetic skills and an interest in learning mathematics beyond the school curriculum. Topics and sample questions.

MSB is a one-year intermediate program appropriate for students who have completed the equivalent of MSA. Topics and sample questions.

MSC is an advanced one-year program appropriate for students who have completed the equivalent of MSB and have had exposure to Algebra 1. Topics and sample questions.

HSA is a two-year program appropriate for younger high school students and advanced middle school students who may be new to problem-solving. They should be comfortable with regular high school material, including at least Algebra 1. Topics and sample questions.

HSB is a two-year program for students who have completed the equivalent of two years of high school and have a solid understanding of algebra, geometry, and elementary number theory. Experience with problem-solving is desirable but not required. Proof-writing will be an important component of this course. Topics and sample questions. Here is a sample of Student Work

HSC is a two-year program for students who have taken pre-calculus and have a deep knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, as well as experience with mathematical problem-solving. Problems will require sustained effort, and writing proofs will play an important role. Topics and sample questions. Here is a sample of Student Work

College Bridge is a two-year course designed to challenge our most advanced students who plan to take higher-level mathematics classes in college. Emphasis will be on proof-writing and examination of underlying structures in mathematics. Topics and sample questions.


New and current students wishing to move up a section will need to take a placement exam. Please email a request to us at info@nymathcircle.org


In Person

When: Click on a course to see schedule details
Registration fee: $345. (Fee may be reduced based on financial need; see FAQ).
Locations:
CLINTON: The Clinton School, 10 E15 St, Manhattan, NY (map)
COLUMBIA: Columbia University, 2990 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 (map)
  Instructor Times Loc. Room  
MSA/MSA+ Frances Stern Sundays, 10am to 12pm COLUMBIA 507 Closed
Location: Columbia University, 2990 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 (map).
Schedule: 1/29,2/5,2/12,2/26,3/5,3/12,3/19,4/16,4/23,4/30.
MSB/MSB+ Jan Siwanowicz Sundays 10am - 12pm CLINTON 408 Closed
Location: The Clinton School, 10 E15 St, Manhattan, NY (map).
Schedule: 1/29,2/5,2/12,2/26,3/5,3/12,3/19,4/16,4/23,4/30.
HSA/HSA+ Barry Weng Sundays, 10am to 12pm COLUMBIA 622 Closed
Location: Columbia University, 2990 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 (map).
Schedule: 1/29,2/5,2/12,2/26,3/5,3/12,3/19,4/16,4/23,4/30.
HSA/HSA+ Daheng Shen Sundays 10am - 12pm CLINTON 412 Closed
Location: The Clinton School, 10 E15 St, Manhattan, NY (map).
Schedule: 1/29,2/5,2/12,2/26,3/5,3/12,3/19,4/16,4/23,4/30.
HSB/HSB+ Jan Siwanowicz Sundays 1pm to 3pm CLINTON 408 Closed
Location: The Clinton School, 10 E15 St, Manhattan, NY (map).
Schedule: 1/29,2/5,2/12,2/26,3/5,3/12,3/19,4/16,4/23,4/30.

Columbia University health protocols currently require students to be vaccinated, boosted, and wear masks in class. We will therefore need proof of vaccination as part of the registration process. Ask the guard at the main entrance for directions to the Mathematics building.

Students attending the Clinton School classes should wear a mask unless the instructor indicates otherwise.


Spring Workshops - 3 Days

When: Click on a course to see schedule details
Registration fee: $150. (Fee may be reduced based on financial need; see FAQ).
Locations:
CLINTON: The Clinton School, 10 E15 St, Manhattan, NY (map)
ONLINE: Online
  Instructor Times Loc. Room  
Presenting Polygons Workshop Maggie Feurtado Saturdays 10am to 12pm ONLINE Register
Location: Online.
Schedule: 5/6,5/13,5/20.
MS Intro to Geometry Misha Shkylar Sundays 10am to 12pm CLINTON 408 Register
Location: The Clinton School, 10 E15 St, Manhattan, NY (map).
Schedule: 5/7, 5/14, 5/21.
HS Contest Topics in Geometry Misha Shkylar Sundays 1pm to 3pm CLINTON 408 Register
Location: The Clinton School, 10 E15 St, Manhattan, NY (map).
Schedule: 5/7, 5/14, 5/21.

Presenting Polygons. In this three-day workshop, students will explore polygons. They will be able to identify them by the number of sides. They will distinguish between regular and irregular polygons. They will be able to find the sum of the measures of the angles of a polygon. They will be able to find the measure of each angle of any regular polygon. They will develop the formula for finding the area of a regular polygon. Students will need a scientific calculator and should have working knowledge of computers as there are several websites we will access.

MS Intro to Geometry: This three-day workshop is targeted at Middle School students who a have basic understanding of geometric shapes (triangle, quadrilateral, rectangle, square, parallelogram, rhombus, kite, trapezoid/isosceles trapezoid, circle) and angles (right angle, straight angle, parallel lines, acute angle, obtuse angle, degree measure). We will discuss problems involving circle geometry, the Pythagorean Theorem, and its applications, including coordinate geometry and finding areas of shaded regions (e.g., bounded by two sides of a right triangle and a circle inscribed into it.) The problems will be on the National MathCounts level.

HS Contest Topics in Geometry: This three-day workshop targets students with a solid foundation in basic geometry. For example, a score of 95+ on Geometry Regents would qualify a student for this class. This 3-class workshop will cover some common ideas in Plane Geometry, problems involving areas, and 3D geometry. The level of the problems will be AMC 10 #15-#25.


Spring Workshops - 2 Days

When: Click on a course to see schedule details
Registration fee: $100. (Fee may be reduced based on financial need; see FAQ).
Locations:
CLINTON: The Clinton School, 10 E15 St, Manhattan, NY (map)
  Instructor Times Loc. Room  
Recursive Sequences Daheng Shen Sundays 10am to 12pm CLINTON 412 Register
Location: The Clinton School, 10 E15 St, Manhattan, NY (map).
Schedule: 5/14, 5/21.

Recursive Sequences: Two-day workshop. A sequence is a list of things (usually numbers) that are in order. Many sequences have patterns that a recursive formula can describe. In Algebra class, we learned that general methods exist to find the explicit formula for arithmetic and geometric sequences, but what about other recursive sequences? In this workshop, we will explore methods of writing explicit formulas for some sequences that are neither arithmetic nor geometric. We will also examine Fibonacci-style sequences in the form x_(n+1)=a*x_(n)+b*x_(n-1) and find the explicit formula of the Fibonacci Sequence with elementary algebraic methods. At the end of the workshop, we'll look at how the Golden Ratio is related to the Fibonacci Sequence. This workshop is recommended for students familiar with arithmetic and geometric sequences and solving systems of linear equations.


Spring Workshops - 1 Day

When: Click on a course to see schedule details
Registration fee: $75. (Fee may be reduced based on financial need; see FAQ).
Locations:
CLINTON: The Clinton School, 10 E15 St, Manhattan, NY (map)
  Instructor Times Loc. Room  
Origami Workshop Misha Shkylar Sundays 12pm to 3pm CLINTON 408 Canceled
Location: The Clinton School, 10 E15 St, Manhattan, NY (map).
Schedule: 6/4.

In this modular origami class, you'll learn how to create beautiful 3D shapes using the water base unit. With this versatile unit, you'll be able to make a variety of geometric shapes including a hexahedron, octahedron, 6-pointed star, flexastar, hollow star, hollow octahedron, and possibly even a butterfly bomb. Our instructor will guide you through each step, helping you to create stunning origami pieces that you can be proud of. There will be a raffle for a book with more advanced modular origami models. You can see the images of the models here. Link: https://share.icloud.com/photos/0f1kQoTsivVX_hDxUtR2XHk4g

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Guest Speaker Talks

When: Click on a course to see schedule details
Fee: None!
Locations:
CLINTON: The Clinton School, 10 E15 St, Manhattan, NY (map)
COLUMBIA: Columbia University, 2990 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 (map)
  Instructor Times Loc. Room  
Using Math To Invent in Real Life - Middle School Talk Dr. Po-Shen Loh October 15, 2pm to 4pm COLUMBIA URIS142 Closed
Location: Columbia University, 2990 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 (map).
Schedule: 10/15.
Using Game Theory To Solve Population-Scale Problems, While Helping High Schoolers Get Into College Dr. Po-Shen Loh October 15, 10am to 12pm COLUMBIA URIS142 Closed
Location: Columbia University, 2990 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 (map).
Schedule: 10/15.
The Sum-Product Problem Adam Sheffer DECEMBER 11, 2023 @ 12:30PM CLINTON 4th floor Closed
Location: The Clinton School, 10 E15 St, Manhattan, NY (map).
Schedule: 12/11.

HIGH SCHOOL

The Sum-Product Problem

DESCRIPTION: The sum-product problem is a major open problem in mathematics. Several of the world's leading mathematicians have been struggling with this problem over the past decades, making slow progress. At the same time, hardly any mathematical background is required for understanding this problem, since it only deals with sums and products of numbers. We will discuss the sum-product problem and see one of the major breakthroughs that was made for it. We will also have a brief chat about math research projects for high-school students.

Adam Sheffer is a professor of mathematics at the CUNY Graduate Center and the Director of Computer Science at CUNY's Baruch College. He is also the director of two programs where promising college students from across the country pursue math research, sponsored by the National Science Foundation. This year, his book "Polynomial Methods and Incidence Theory" was published by Cambridge University Press.

This is targeted to HS students. Due to limited space available, parents and guests are not invited. Light snacks will be served from 12:00pm to 12:30pm.


In Person

When: Click on a course to see schedule details
Registration fee: $345. (Fee may be reduced based on financial need; see FAQ).
Locations:
CLINTON: The Clinton School, 10 E15 St, Manhattan, NY (map)
COLUMBIA: Columbia University, 2990 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 (map)
  Instructor Times Loc. Room  
MSA/MSA+ Frances Stern Sundays, 10am to 12pm COLUMBIA URIS306 Closed
Location: Columbia University, 2990 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 (map).
Schedule: 10/2,10/9,10/16,10/23,10/30,11/6,11/13,11/20,12/4,12/11.
MSB/MSB+ Jan Siwanowicz Sundays 10am - 12pm CLINTON 408 Closed
Location: The Clinton School, 10 E15 St, Manhattan, NY (map).
Schedule: 9/25,10/2,10/9,10/16,10/23,10/30,11/6,11/13,11/20,12/4.
HSA/HSA+ Barry Weng Sundays, 10am to 12pm COLUMBIA URIS305 Closed
Location: Columbia University, 2990 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 (map).
Schedule: 10/2,10/9,10/16,10/23,10/30,11/6,11/13,11/20,12/4,12/11.
HSA/HSA+ Daheng Shen Sundays 10am - 12pm CLINTON 412 Closed
Location: The Clinton School, 10 E15 St, Manhattan, NY (map).
Schedule: 10/2,10/9,10/16,10/23,10/30,11/6,11/13,11/20, 12/4, 12/11.
HSB/HSB+ Jan Siwanowicz Sundays 1pm to 3pm CLINTON 408 Closed
Location: The Clinton School, 10 E15 St, Manhattan, NY (map).
Schedule: 9/25,10/2,10/9,10/16,10/23,10/30,11/6,11/13,11/20,12/4.

Columbia University health protocols currently require students to be vaccinated, boosted, and wear masks in class. We will therefore need proof of vaccination as part of the registration process. Ask the guard at the main entrance for directions to the URIS building.

Students attending the Clinton School classes should wear a mask unless the instructor indicates otherwise.


Remote

When: Click on a course to see schedule details.
Registration fee: $345. (Fee may be reduced based on financial need; see FAQ).
Locations:
ONLINE: Online
  Instructor Times Loc. Room  
MSA/MSA+ Maggie Feurtado Saturdays 10am to 12pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 9/24,10/1,10/8,10/15,10/22,10/29,11/5,11/12,11/19,12/3.
MSA/MSA+ Amy Lee Sundays 10am to 12pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 9/25,10/2,10/9,10/16,10/23,10/30,11/6,11/13,11/20,12/4.
MSB/MSB+ Sheila Miller Saturdays 10am - 12 pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 9/24,10/1,10/8,10/15,10/22,10/29,11/5,11/12,11/19,12/3.
HSA/HSA+ Jan Siwanowicz Saturdays 1pm - 3pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 9/24,10/1,10/8,10/15,10/22,10/29,11/5,11/12,11/19,12/3.
HSB/HSB+ Misha Shklyar Saturdays 1pm - 3pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 9/24,10/1,10/8,10/15,10/22,10/29,11/5,11/12,11/19,12/3.
HSC David Gomprecht Saturdays 1pm - 3pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 9/24,10/1,10/8,10/15,10/22,10/29,11/5,11/12,11/19,12/3.
College Bridge Dr. Ustinovskiy Saturdays 10am-12pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 9/24,10/1,10/8,10/15,10/22,10/29,11/5,11/12,11/19,12/3.

Bring a notebook and pencil or pen to class. MS classes usually assign about half an hour of homework per week, whereas HS classes assign about one hour.

MSA is a one-year program appropriate for Elementary or Middle School students who are new to problem-solving. They should have strong arithmetic skills and an interest in learning mathematics beyond the school curriculum. Topics and sample questions.

MSB is an intermediate one-year program appropriate for students who have completed the equivalent of MSA. Topics and sample questions.

MSC is an advanced one-year program appropriate for students who have completed the equivalent of MSB and have had exposure to Algebra 1. Topics and sample questions.

HSA is a two-year program appropriate for younger high school students and advanced middle school students who may be new to problem-solving. They should be comfortable with regular high school material, including at least Algebra 1. Topics and sample questions.

HSB is a two-year program for students who have completed the equivalent of two years of high school and have a solid understanding of algebra, geometry, and elementary number theory. Experience with problem-solving is desirable but not required. Proof-writing will be an important component of this course. Topics and sample questions. Here is a sample of Student Work

HSC is a two-year program for students who have taken pre-calculus and have a deep knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, as well as experience with mathematical problem-solving. Problems will require sustained effort, and writing proofs will play an important role. Topics and sample questions. Here is a sample of Student Work

College Bridge is a two-year course designed to challenge our most advanced students who plan to take higher-level mathematics classes in college. Emphasis will be on proof-writing and examination of underlying structures in mathematics. Topics and sample questions.


New students and current students wishing to move up a section will need to take a placement exam. Please email a request to us at info@nymathcircle.org


Fall Workshops

When: Click on a course to see schedule details
Registration fee: $150. (Fee may be reduced based on financial need; see FAQ).
Locations:
CLINTON: The Clinton School, 10 E15 St, Manhattan, NY (map)
ONLINE: Online
  Instructor Times Loc. Room  
ES PS 1A&B M. Feurtado Saturdays 1pm - 3pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8.
ES PS 2A&B M. Feurtado Saturdays 1pm - 3pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 10/15, 10/22, 10/29.
ES PS 3A&B M. Feurtado Saturdays 1pm - 3pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 11/5,11/12,11/19.
MS CONTEST 1 Amy Lee Sundays 1pm - 3pm ONLINE Canceled
Location: Online.
Schedule: 9/25, 10/2, 10/9.
MS CONTEST 2 Amy Lee Sundays, 1pm - 3pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30.
MS CONTEST 3 Amy Lee Sundays 1pm - 3pm ONLINE Canceled
Location: Online.
Schedule: 11/6,11/13,11/20.
Origami Math Misha Shklyar Sundays 10am - 1pm CLINTON Register
Location: The Clinton School, 10 E15 St, Manhattan, NY (map).
Schedule: 12/11,12/18.

Elementary School Workshops consist of three one hour sessions, and classes are capped at 12 students. Class A (1-2 pm) is for students below fourth grade. Class B (2-3 pm) is for fourth- and fifth-grade students and will go faster than Class A. Students will work in groups to solve problems. We will discuss efficient methods of problem-solving.

ES PROBLEM-SOLVING 1: Logic and patterns.

ES PROBLEM-SOLVING 2: Guess and check; draw a picture.

ES PROBLEM-SOLVING 3: Make a chart/table; simplify.

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Middle School Workshops consist of three two hour sessions.

MS CONTEST 1 TOPICS: Algebra - Digits Problems, Base-n numbers, Discussion of cases.

MS CONTEST 2 TOPICS: Geometry - Triangles & Quadrilaterals, Circles & Volume, Funky Figures.

MS CONTEST 3 TOPICS: Probability - Probability, Geometric Probability, Combinations, and Permutations.

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Mathematics of Origami: During this two-session workshop, we will explore modular origami - ways of combining origami units to make more complicated shapes. This workshop is hands-on - we will make some of the models in this video.

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Online Summer MSHS Program

When: July 11 - July 22, 2022, Monday - Friday
Where: Online.
Instructor: Multiple.
Registration fee: $600. (Fee may be reduced based on financial need; see FAQ).
Locations:
ONLINE: Online
  Instructor Times Loc. Room  
MSA Maggie Feurtado & Amy Lee Mondays to Fridays 10:00am - 3:00pm ONLINE Canceled
Location: Online.
Schedule: 7/11-7/22.
MSA/MSA+ Maggie Feurtado & Amy Lee Mondays to Fridays 10:00am - 3:00pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 7/11-7/22.
GUEST SPEAKER NSA July 17, 11am to 12pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 7/17.
MSB/MSB+ Sheila Miller Mondays to Fridays, 10:00am to 3:00 pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 7/11-7/22.
MSC/MSC+ Misha Shklyar Mondays to Fridays, 10:00am to 3:00 pm ONLINE Canceled
Location: Online.
Schedule: 7/11-7/22.
HSA/HSA+ Jan Siwanowicz Mondays to Fridays, 10:00am - 3:00pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 7/11-7/22.

The Summer MSHS Math Circle is a weekday program for students entering grades 6-12 in the fall that runs for two weeks, four hours a day. A typical day consists of a class in the morning, followed by an offline, unsupervised one-hour lunch, and a class on a different topic in the afternoon. Instructors are very friendly and helpful. We do expect students to use their registration names and turn on their live videos during online class sessions. Virtual backgrounds are allowed.

MSA/MSA+: Geometry and Algebra to describe patterns

MSB/MSB+: Algebra and Graphing, and Math contest topics

MSC/MSC+: Continued Fractions, from Pythagorean triples to Fermat's last theorem for n=3 and n=4

HS Problem Solving: Math contest topics, and Algebra

New students are required to take a placement test. You will receive a link to download the exam after registering your child. Please submit the exam within 48 hours of registration. We will need to see FULL SOLUTIONS HANDWRITTEN.

Current students wishing to move up a section will also need to take a placement exam. Please email a request to us at info@nymathcircle.org


Online Summer High School Math Circle   (Details)  


Visit the High School Summer Program page for information.


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Middle School A

When: Saturdays and Sundays, January 29 to May 8, 2022
Click on a course to see schedule details.
Registration fee: $345. (Fee may be reduced based on financial need; see FAQ).
Locations:
ONLINE: Online
  Instructor Times Loc. Room  
MSA+ Maggie Feurtado Saturdays 10am - 12pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 , 3/26 , 4/2, 4/9, 4/16 , 4/23 , 4/30, 5/7.
MSA Maggie Feurtado Saturdays 1pm - 3pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 , 3/26 , 4/2, 4/9, 4/16 , 4/23 , 4/30, 5/7.
MSA+ Amy Lee Sundays 10am - 12pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 , 3/27 , 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 , 4/24 , 5/1, 5/8.

MS A is appropriate for students who are new to problem-solving. In addition to having a strong interest in learning mathematics above and beyond the school curriculum, they should be well-versed in arithmetic, including order of operations, fractions, decimals, and percents. Topics and sample questions.

Note: Due to high interest, we are offering multiple sections of this course this semester. They constitute the same course but the “+” sections, when available, are taught at a deeper level and designed for students who have already taken this class 2 or more semesters in the past.


Middle School B

When: Saturdays and Sundays,January 29 to May 8, 2022
Click on a course to see schedule details.
Registration fee: $345. (Fee may be reduced based on financial need; see FAQ).
Locations:
ONLINE: Online
  Instructor Times Loc. Room  
MSB+ Sheila Miller Saturdays 10am - 12 pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 , 3/26 , 4/2, 4/9, 4/16 , 4/23 , 4/30, 5/7.
MSB Jan Siwanowicz Sundays 10am - 12pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 , 3/27 , 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 , 4/24 , 5/1, 5/8.

MS B is appropriate for students who have strong arithmetic skills and have some basic experience with algebra. They should have the equivalent of 2-4 semesters of MS A. Topics and sample questions.

Note: Due to high interest, we are offering multiple sections of this course this semester. They constitute the same course but the “+” sections, when available, are taught at a deeper level and designed for students who have already taken this class 2 or more semesters in the past.


High School A

When: Saturdays and Sundays, January 29 to May 8, 2022
Click on a course to see schedule details.
Registration fee: $345. (Fee may be reduced based on financial need; see FAQ).
Locations:
ONLINE: Online
  Instructor Times Loc. Room  
HSA+ Pei-Hsin Lin Sundays 1pm - 3pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 , 3/27 , 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 , 4/24 , 5/1, 5/8.
HSA Daheng Shen Sundays 10am - 12pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 , 3/27 , 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 , 4/24 , 5/1, 5/8.
HSA+ Jan Siwanowicz Saturdays, 1pm - 3pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 , 3/26 , 4/2, 4/9, 4/16 , 4/23 , 4/30, 5/7.

HS A is appropriate for younger high school students who may be new to problem-solving. They should be comfortable with regular high school material, including at least Algebra 1. Topics and sample questions.

Note: Due to high interest, we are offering multiple sections of this course this semester. They constitute the same course but the “+” sections, when available, are taught at a deeper level and designed for students who have already taken this class 2 or more semesters in the past.


High School B

When: Saturdays and Sundays, January 29 to May 8, 2022
Click on a course to see schedule details.
Registration fee: $345. (Fee may be reduced based on financial need; see FAQ).
Locations:
ONLINE: Online
  Instructor Times Loc. Room  
HSB+ Misha Shklyar Saturdays 1pm - 3pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 , 3/26 , 4/2, 4/9, 4/16 , 4/23 , 4/30, 5/7.
HSB Jan Siwanowicz Sundays 12:30pm - 2:30pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 , 3/27 , 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 , 4/24 , 5/1, 5/8.

HS B Students are expected to have completed the equivalent of two years of high school, and have a solid understanding of algebra, geometry, and elementary number theory. Experience with problem solving, such as prior NYMC or math team participation, is desirable but not required. Proof-writing will be an important component of this course. Topics and sample questions. Here is a sample of Student Work

Note: Due to high interest, we are offering multiple sections of this course this semester. They constitute the same course but the “+” sections, when available, are taught at a deeper level and designed for students who have already taken this class 2 or more semesters in the past.


High School C

When: Saturdays, January 29 to May 8, 2022
Click on a course to see schedule details.
Instructor: Mr. David Gomprecht.
Registration fee: $345. (Fee may be reduced based on financial need; see FAQ).
Locations:
ONLINE: Online
  Instructor Times Loc. Room  
HSC David Gomprecht Saturdays 1pm - 3pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 , 3/26 , 4/2, 4/9, 4/16 , 4/23 , 4/30, 5/7.

HS C Students are expected to have taken pre-calculus and to have a deeper knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, as well as experience with mathematical problem-solving. Problems will require sustained effort, and writing proofs will play an important role. Topics and sample questions. Here is a sample of Student Work


College Bridge

When: Saturdays 10:00am to 12:00pm, January 29 to May 8, 2022
Click on a course to see schedule details.
Where: Online.
Instructor: Dr. Yury Ustinovskiy.
Registration fee: $345. (Fee may be reduced based on financial need; see FAQ).
Locations:
ONLINE: Online
  Instructor Times Loc. Room  
College Bridge Dr. Ustinovskiy Saturdays 10am-12pm ONLINE Closed
Location: Online.
Schedule: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 , 3/26 , 4/2, 4/9, 4/16 , 4/23 , 4/30, 5/7.

College Bridge is a course designed to challenge our most advanced students who plan to take higher-level mathematics classes in college. Emphasis will be on proof-writing and examination of underlying structures in mathematics.

Dr. Ustinovskiy will cover some topics that typically appear on USAMO. These topics are not only useful for Olympiad participants but are also of intrinsic interest. There is a short placement test to identify suitable students. Topics.

Students already taking other classes may take this class as well if they meet the admission standards.

Past Courses

We had our first full course for students in Spring 2008. You can see the listing of past courses here.

Registration Policy for Weekend Courses

When registering online for weekend courses, we expect you to make full payment within 48 hours of registration or within 48 hours of being approved via a placement test. Failure to do so may mean your spot is offered to another student.

Cancellation Policy:

  1. We'll refund the fee except for a 20% administrative charge as long as you cancel at least two weeks before the start of classes.
  2. We'll refund 50% if you cancel afterwards but before the 3rd class. No refunds are possible after the 3rd class.
  3. If on the first day of classes you find that the level isn't right for you, please speak with the instructor about a more appropriate level, and email . We will do what we can to place you in the right class. But if we aren't successful, we'll refund your registration fee except for a 20% administrative fee.

If you find you need to cancel, please let us know as soon as possible out of consideration for students who may be waiting for a spot.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Is there other tuition besides the registration fee?

    No. The registration fee is our tuition. There is no other cost.

  2. Do we need to take a test for admission?

    Except for the Summer High School program (separate exam) and Elementary School workshops, new students and students wishing to go up a level should take a placement test for the level they register for. During the registration process, they will be directed to download a placement test which will be taken at home. The full solutions (not just answers) should then be emailed to info+exam@nymathcircle.org.

  3. My child is struggling in math. Will NYMC help him or her?

    Probably not. Our program assumes that participants are already comfortable with regular school material, and introduces a lot of additional interesting topics and problems. It is for children who like math, and would like to deepen their understanding through exposure to new topics and greater challenges.

  4. I attended NYMC last year. Is it going to be the same material this year?

    No. Our Middle School classes are on a one-year cycle and our High School classes on a two-year cycle. Our instructors, therefore, provide a rich variety of material that varies each semester. Details are available in the course description under the registration links.

  5. Are parents allowed to observe the classes?

    A number of university staff have objected to parents going to classrooms. As guests of the university, parents should not go to classrooms - instead, they will pick up their children in the lobby.

  6. How do I qualify for financial aid?

    In order to qualify for financial aid, you will need to fill out a fee reduction form along with your registration form. You will also need to provide us with proof of financial need, such as a Medicaid card, a Food Stamp (SNAP) letter, or a recent 1040 tax statement (please white out your SSN numbers). Free school lunch letters and Child Health Plus no longer qualify as they are available regardless of income level.

    If you do not receive any government benefits, you may still be able to qualify for some financial aid if you provide us with a detailed explanation as to why you need financial assistance. We are committed to making our program affordable for all students.

  7. This program is wonderful. How can I support it?

    Private contributions are vital to us, and we would be extremely grateful for a monetary donation. Donations to NYMC are tax-deductible. You can make them here.

    There are also some limited volunteer opportunities available, but mainly involving special skills and non-trivial commitment. If you are interested in volunteering, please email us at info@nymathcircle.org, and describe your interests and skills. We'd love to hear from you!

    Another great help would be if you can help us spread the word about NYMC. Tell your friends, write about us on your blog, or become our fan on facebook.