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The OEB Math Circle Program
The Oakland/East Bay Math Circle (OEBMC) is a weekly after-school enrichment
program specifically aimed at mathematically enthusiastic middle and high school students and their teachers.
In many enrichment programs, the students are self-selected, or encouraged by
their parents to attend. This generally means that most students come from an
"already enriched" socioeconomic level.
In contrast, the OEBMC is teacher-driven, we entrust the teachers to find
students from varied backgrounds who may otherwise not know of such
opportunities. We also expect these teachers to encourage the students to
attend the program and possibly drive them, or accompany them on public
transit. In return for bringing students, we will compensate teachers with
a weekly honorarium. In addition, teachers will be offered a tuition-free,
professional development math course. Classes for teachers will be offered
simultaneously to the student courses at Laney College in Oakland on Mondays
from 4:30-5:30PM. These lessons will cover material that very loosely parallels
the topics for students, but in a pace and style more suited for grown-ups!
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, Click Here!.
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 course are taught by Math Circle Instructors,
prominent, enthusiastic and energetic mathematicians from the area that will
give students a taste of fun math that will bring them back for the next
session.
Enrolling in Math Circle
If you are interested in joining the Math Circle, please submit your name to us using the Teacher Interest Form
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.
Day of Emergency Contact Information Phone: Monday Afternoon ONLY (Brandy Wiegers): (530) 220-0324
Expectations of Teacher Participation
At the beginning of the school year, Math Circle leaders work with the Oakland
Unified School district and other education networks to advertise the program
in the schools. We ask teachers to select students whom they consider
mathematically talented to attend the math circle. By "talent," we are
not necessarily referring to high test scores. Sometimes talent is manifested
by curiosity, or a passion to learn.
We remind you that the OEBMC is teacher-driven: we entrust the teachers to find
students from varied backgrounds who may otherwise not know of such
opportunities. We also expect these teachers to encourage the students to
attend the program and possibly drive them, or accompany them on public
transit. In return for bringing students, we will compensate teachers with
a weekly honorarium. In addition, teachers will be offered a tuition-free,
professional development math course.
To review expectations of student participation, visit the Student & Guardian Information page.
Professional Development Opportunities
Teachers who accompany their students to the math circle also have the option to enroll in a tuition-free mathematics course for credit. While their students are in math circle sessions, teachers can join colleagues and explore advanced mathematics topics with a math circle faculty instructor. Guest lecturers will also make special presentations.
Participants may be eligible to earn continuing education credit,
professional development units, or college course credits from San Jose State
University.
In order to be eligible for the professional development credit, teachers must
attend the monthly sessions of the Oakland/ East Bay Teacher's
Circle (OEBTC) . These sessions will extend the weekly Math Circle
Teachers' Session, and will take place Monday, 4-7 PM, at Laney College. Dinner
will be provided for teacher participants and for any students they are
responsible for transporting home from the longer session. Visit the Calendar to learn more about the scheduled
Teacher's Circle Sessions.
Other Program Details
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