Peninsula Math Circle – Fall 2025

Description

There's more to math than formulas. Learn the beauty and art of problem-solving while exploring the four foundational topics of math competitions: geometry, algebra, number theory, and combinatorics. Classes will be a mixture of lectures and collaborative problem-solving. Prerequisites: curious and enthusiastic about math. Sessions will cover different topics. Need-based financial aid available (contact Kevin Chu at kevin@velexi.com).

Session 1

  • Dates: September 6 through October 25
  • Day & Time: Saturdays 2pm to 3:30pm
  • Topics
    • Counting Strategies
    • Graph Theory
    • Path Counting
    • Probability
    • Prime Factorization
    • Divisor Problems
    • Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) and Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)
    • Modular Arithmetic (Clock Arithmetic)
    • Special Topics
      • Chinese Remainder Theorem
      • Expected Value

Session 2

  • Dates: November 1 through December 20 (except for November 29)
  • Day & Time: Saturdays 2pm to 3:30pm
  • Topics
    • Sequences and Series
    • Recursion and Induction
    • Systems of Equations
    • Polynomials
    • Triangle Geometry
    • Circle Geometry
    • Angle Chasing
    • Symmetry in Algebra and Geometry
    • Complex Numbers: Bringing Together Algebra and Geometry

Staff

Kevin Chu
Director/Instructor
(Founder)
Connor Leong
Instructor
(Founder)
Claire Qi
Instructor