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  • The only prerequisite for joining a Math Circle is an interest in math, and a willingness to engage with challenging problems, games, and activities.

  • It may, but Math Circles are not designed to drill students with routine exercises or prepare them for standardized tests. Rather, they are designed to do something that we feel is much more important: Show students that math is beautiful, interesting, accessible, and fun, all the while encouraging deep and rigorous thinking.

  • We believe that it is important not to force students into joining a Math Circle if they have no desire to join. Although students who are struggling with math may benefit from participating in a Math Circle (if they are interested and want to participate), it is also important to understand that Math Circles do not provide remediation or tutoring.

  • We’re trying to make it as easy and inexpensive as possible for schools to establish a Math Circle. All of our guidelines, curriculum support, and content are completely free. That said, there are of course some costs associated to any Math Circle. Our Math Circles are typically set up as follows:

    • Math Circle meetings take place in a classroom provided by the school.
    • The school hires a teacher to supervise Math Circle meetings.
    • Qualified college or high school students are hired to help facilitate Math Circle meetings.

    A ratio of one instructor for every 4-6 students is desirable. College or high school students hired to help facilitate meetings may be paid an hourly wage or receive college or high school credit for their work. The cost of running a Math Circle will vary depending on the number of meetings, the number of students enrolled, and how instructors are compensated.

  • It is of course desirable for Math Circle instructors to have a strong math background, but a degree in math or science is by no means a necessary qualification. The most important qualification is simply a willingness to explore mathematical problems and activities with students. A typical Stevens Math Circle is staffed by one teacher, as well as responsible high school or college students who help facilitate meetings. All of our content comes with detailed instructions and answers to exercises in order to make preparation as straightforward as possible.

  • Our Math Circles are flexible and can vary significantly in terms of scheduling. Some Math Circles meet for one hour twice per week over the course of the entire school year. Others meet once per week for 90 minutes over the course of the school year. Still others meet for only a couple of months during a semester. Our content can be adapted to accommodate any reasonable schedule.

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