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Student & Guardian Information for the OEB Math Circle!
The OEB Math Circle Program
The Oakland/East Bay Math Circle is a program for any middle and high school student in
the greater Oakland/ East Bay area. Math Circle students should be excited about mathematics and
have a desire to explore mathematical reasoning.
Schedule
The program that we offer for these students consist of classes that meet
weekly (Mondays from 4:30-5:30PM, with snacks served from 4:15-4:30) at Laney
College in Oakland. In addition, several guest
speakers will be scheduled throughout the year. For a more detailed calendar,
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Mathematical Content
Over the course of the year we will explore a wide-variety of mathematical
topics. Our courses are not based on rigid curricula, but instead foster very
flexible environments. The instructors
will gently engage the students with captivating problems and beautiful theories in a class size small enough so that each student will be able to work at his or her pace.
Faculty
These courses are taught by Math Circle Instructors,
enthusiastic and energetic mathematicians from the area.
Enrolling in Math Circle
If you are interested in joining the Math Circle, we'd love to have you! Click Here to enroll in the class!
Program Contact Information
Brandy Wiegers, Oakland/ East Bay Math Circle Director
email: mathcircles(at)msri.org
Mailing Address:
c/o The Mathematical Sciences Research Institute
17 Gauss Way
Berkeley, CA 94720-5070
Phone: 510-642-0143 (MSRI, business office)
Website:The program website is located at http://oebmc.mathcircles.org/.
Information about other people involved in the OEBMC can be found on the Instructor and Speaker Biography page.
Information about program location can be found on the Location and Directions page.
Oakland/ East Bay Teacher's Circle
Tatiana Shubin, Oakland/ East Bay Teacher's Circle Coordinator
email: oebtc@mathcircles.org
For more information on the Oakland/ East Bay Teacher's Circle, visit http://oebtc.mathcircles.org/
Day of Emergency Contact Information Phone: Monday Afternoon ONLY (Brandy Wiegers): (530) 220-0324
The first day (includes what students should bring each session)
Students should arrive at the Laney College classroom by 4:15 PM on Monday afternoon.
Students should bring:
Expectations of Student Participation
Our mission is to have fun doing great math.
To quote the Boston Math Circle: ``While the courses are mathematically rigorous, the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed. We want our students to feel free to express their ideas, to suggest their own approaches, and to make mistakes. We work in a spirit of friendship, cooperation, and enjoyment of one another.''
We expect students to maintain an atmosphere of respect and cooperation.
Other Program Details
For more information about the OEBMC Program, click on these links:
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