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