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.
Fall 2026
Description
Explore the beauty and art of problem-solving through competition math topics (algebra, geometry, number theory, counting, logic). Classes will be a mixture of (1) problem-solving sessions and (2) instructor-guided group discussions on problems students are interested in. Prerequisites: enthusiastic about math. Need-based financial aid available.
Optional homework will give students practice on problems from various middle and high school competitions. Students who complete homework problems earn points that can be exchanged for prizes (e.g., books, gift cards).
Students will be grouped by their math level and social dynamics considerations.
Time: Saturdays from 1pm to 3pm
Dates:
September 12, September 19, September 26,
October 3, October 10, October 17, October 24, October 31,
November 7, November 14, November 21,
December 5, December 12
Prerequisites: curious and enthusiastic about math, comfort with pre-algebra,
familiarity with basic concepts from Algebra 1 and Geometry
Fees: TBD
Topics (by level)
- Yellow Group
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- Problems from AMC 8 and Chapter MATHCOUNTS
- Green Group
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- Problems from Chapter/State MATHCOUNTS
- Blue Group
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- Problems from State/National MATHCOUNTS
- Indigo Group
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- Problems from National MATHCOUNTS, AMC 10/12, AIME
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Past Sessions