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Math Circles
Matthias Beck
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A Few Sample Math Circle Problems
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What Are Math Circles?
I Inspired by the Eastern European problem-discussion approach to matheducation
I Education enrichment and outreach programs that bring mathematiciansinto direct contact with pre-college students
I Informal setting centered around interesting & challenging mathematicalproblems
I Style varies from circle to circle, but they all share level of excitementand joy in mathematics
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Math Circles Across the Country
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Bay Area Circles
I Berkeley Math Circle
I San Jose Math Circle
I San Francisco Math Circle
I Stanford Math Circle
I Oakland/East Bay Math Circle
I Oakland Math Circle
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Sponsors
I S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation
I Firedoll Foundation
I Moody’s Foundation
I Simons Foundation
I Roger Strauch
. . . thanks to MSRI (especially Jim Sotiros)
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San Francisco Math Circle
I Teachers bring students and get reimbursed for their time
I Teacher Circle
I Continuing Education credit
I College student TA’s (enroll in a course)
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National Association of Math Circles
mathcircles.org
I Database of Math Circles across the country
I Contact information for organizers
I Database of Math Circle speakers, web forums, ideas, etc.
I Protected information about Math Circle students
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Circle In A Box
I Edited by Sam Vandervelde (founder of the Stanford Math Circle)
I Includes stories from successful program organizers, lesson plans,logistical advice, funding suggestions
I pdf copy at mathcircles.org
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Events in the Near Future
I Math Circle Summer Teacher Training Institute (Notre Dame, July6–12)
I How to run a Teachers Circle (June 16–20, AIM & July 21–25, MAA,Washington, DC)
I How to Run a Successful Math Circle: Math Fest Mini Course (July31–August 2)
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Thank You:
I Kathy O’Hara
I Hugo Rossi
I Jim Sotiros
I Robert Bryant
I David Eisenbud
I . . . and the entire institute
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An Email From Yesterday
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