Activities for Math Circles
Laura J. Huntington
Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, Nipissing University, 100 College Drive, Box 5002, North Bay, Ontario P1B 8L7, Canada.
Tzvetalin S. Vassilev *
Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, Nipissing University, 100 College Drive, Box 5002, North Bay, Ontario P1B 8L7, Canada.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
In this paper, we describe various mathematical activities designed for and used in the Math Circles in North Bay, Ontario. These activities were designed to accommodate the particular format of Math Circles, the age group of the participants, the different stages of the lesson in which they were used and other educational goals. We discuss the appropriateness of these activities and their contribution towards the overall goals of the program.
Keywords: Mathematical circles, mathematical competitions, gifted children, learning activities.