San Francisco Math Circle

Welcome to the San Francisco Math Circle!

An integrated weekly program, which began September 2005, for teachers and students in 6-12 grade, centering around intriguing and challenging problems.

Do you want to develop techniques to attack problems like the one on the right (even if the grid were 50 squares by 50 squares)? Have fun solving mathematical puzzles and brain teasers, while developing your skills and knowledge. read more

The 6th year of the SF Math Circle will begin on Sept 13, 2010. Our meeting times are Monday afternoons. Click here for the exact location and directions, including parking information. See our Program page for more details.

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Join us for the 6th year of SFMC - September 13th

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The San Francisco Math Circle is a weekly program for students and their teachers, taking place at the San Francisco State University (SFSU) on Mondays from 4:30-5:30PM. Each week, several classes meet simultaneously. Math Circle for Students is our program for students in grades 6–10, while Math Circle for Teachers is a for-credit course for the teachers who take their students to the program.

For more information, click on these links:
The Program
Information for Teachers
How to Enroll

You are more than welcome to observe a session of the San Francisco Math Circle to see what it is like. To do so, please contact the program director, Paul Zeitz at zeitz@usfca.edu.

If you are interested in joining the Math Circle, ask your teacher to submit your name to us, using the application form.

For more information, click on these links:
Mission
Program
FAQ