Peninsula Math Circle
The Peninsula Math Circle runs weekly sessions to introduce middle and high school students to the beauty of mathematics by allowing them to engage with mathematical ideas and thinking beyond the standard math curriculum. Through the math circle, we hope students come to appreciate that mathematics is full of opportunities for exploration and discovery (and not a "dead topic" that is completely figured out).
The Peninsula Math Circle runs as a Teens program offered by the Burlingame Parks and Recreation Division. To sign-up, please send an email to peninsula.math.circle@gmail.com.
Spring 2026
Description
Learn the beauty and art of problem-solving while exploring common math competition topics (e.g., geometry, algebra, number theory, combinatorics, logic problems, etc.). Classes will be a mixture of (1) individual/group problem-solving sessions and (2) instructor-guided discussions on problems students are interested in learning how to solve.
Optional homework will give students practice on problems from MATHCOUNTS (and possibly other competitions). Students who complete homework problems earn points that can be exchanged for prizes (e.g., books, gift cards).
Time: Saturdays from 2pm to 3:45pm
Dates: January 10, January 17, January 31, February 7, February 21, February 28,
March 7, March 21, March 28, April 18
Prerequisites: curious and enthusiastic about math, familiarity with concepts
from Algebra 1 and Geometry
Fees: See class registration link for standard class fee. For late
registrations (pro-rated) and need-based financial aid, contact Kevin Chu at
peninsula.math.circle@gmail.com
Topics
- Yellow Group
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- Chapter MATHCOUNTS problems
- Green Group
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- Chapter/State MATHCOUNTS problems
- Blue Group
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- State and National MATHCOUNTS problems (supplemented by AMC 10/12)
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Past Sessions