Special Interest Group of the MAA

the Mathematical Association of America.

Membership in the SIGMAA on Circles is open to all MAA members

APRIL 15 DEADLINE! SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT - New Twists on Your Favorite Math Circle Activity 

During this session, presenters from diverse backgrounds and institutions will share new insights on their favorite math circle activities:

(#1) An extension that explores the subject more deeply.

(#2) A creative use of manipulatives to make an activity more accessible.

(#3) A brand-new activity recently created for a math circle.

THIS IS FOR MATH FEST 2024 AUG 7-10 INDIANAPOLIS IN

SPECIAL JMM SAN FRANCISCO 1/3-1/6/24 PROGRAM FOR THE MATH CIRCLE  ENTHUSIAST 

The Four Numbers Game Joshua Belden & Maria Nogin Clovis North High School & CSU Fresno
Games With Special Moves (Katherine & Michelle Nogin) & Maria Nogin Clovis North High School & CSU Fresno
Math Circles & Math Wrangles throughout a school district James C. Taylor & Geoffrey Moon Math Amigos & Santa Fe Public Schools
The Sum of Two Squares Tifin Calcagni & Taylor Yeracaris GLOBAL MATH PROJECT
Math without words puzzles Jane Long & Clint Richardson Stephan F. Austin State University Without Words More without Words
Avoiding Triples in Spot It Lauren Rose Bard College SPOT IT!
Exploring Red Ball Puzzles & Beyond Kun Wang Texas A & M University
Ulam Sequences Senia Sheydvasser Bates College
CC REUs From Math Circles Brandy Weigers College of Idaho
Cauldrons & Hexes Jessalyn Bolkema & Sharon Lanaghan & Carolyn Yarnell California State Dominguez Hills
Very Very Triangular & Square Numbers Ed Keppelmann University of Nevada-Reno

SIGMAA RESOURCE FAIR - MANY CIRCLES MANY CONNECTIONS

JOURNAL OF MATH CIRCLES (JMC) (MCST SIGMAA SUPPORTS AN EDITOR IN OUR CHARTER)

Photos From JMM 2011


Welcome to SIGMAA on Math Circles for Students and Teachers!
A math circle is broadly defined as a semi-formal, sustained enrichment experience that brings mathematics professionals in direct contact with pre-college students and/or their teachers. Circles foster passion and excitement for deep mathematics.
The goal of this SIGMAA is to give math circles greater visibility and a permanent presence in the mathematical and educational landscape. This SIGMAA supports MAA members who share an interest in developing, supporting and running math circles. It works to facilitate vertical integration of elementary, middle and high school students, their teachers, undergraduate and graduate students, and faculty up through high-level research mathematicians.
Explore this site and related links to learn more, or attend a special session or workshop organized by SIGMAA MCST.
Other Links and Important Details

 

Quick Start Resources for Meetings

Math Circles Flyer

Math Wrangles & Rumbles

WRANGLE JMM 2019 ......... SOLUTIONS

RUMBLE MATH FEST 2018 ....... SOLUTIONS

WRANGLE JMM 2018 ...... SOLUTIONS

WRANGLE MATH FEST 2017 ..... SOLUTIONS

WRANGLE JMM 2017 (Check out here also)

WRANGLE PROBLEMS MATH FEST 2016 ... SOLUTIONS

WRANGLE PROBLEMS JMM 2016 ....SOLUTIONS

WRANGLE PROBLEMS MATH FEST 2015 .... SOLUTIONS

WRANGLE PROBLEMS JMM 2015 ... SOLUTIONS

Wrangle Problems JMM 2013 ... Solutions

Wrangle Problems (From Math Fest 2012) Solutions

Wrangle Problems Set I (Circle on the Road 2012) Solutions

Wrangle Problems Set II (Circle on the Road 2012) Solutions

Wrangle Problems (From JMM 2012) Solutions

Wrangle Problems JMM 2011 ...

Rumble Problems 2011 Solutions

Rumble Problems Alternate ... Solutions

Wrangle Problems (From 2010 without solutions)

Wrangle Practice Problems

Wrangle Rules (For Kids)

Tips for a Successful Wrangle

Rumble Rules (For Teachers)

The SIGMAA for Math Circles for Students and Teachers (SIGMAA MCST) supports MAA members who share an interest in developing, supporting and running math circles. It works to facilitate vertical integration of elementary, middle and high school students, their teachers, undergraduate and graduate students, and faculty up through high-level research mathematicians.

FROM MATH FEST 2023

FROM JMM 2023

FROM MATH FEST 2022

FROM MATH FEST 2021 SLIDES AND PRESENTER DETAILS

JMM 2022 PRESENTER MATERIALS

FROM JMM 2021 QUADS: A SET-like game. Lauren Rose*, Bard College

We introduce a variation of the popular card game SET, where each attribute has four states instead of three. (see math fest 2021 for more materials)

MATH FEST 2020 WAS CANCELLED

JMM 2020 CIRCLE ACTIVITIES

MATH FEST 2019 MATERIALS

JMM 2019 MATERIALS

MATHFEST 2018 MATERIALS

JMM 2018 MATERIALS

MATH FEST 2017 CIRCLE MATERIALS

JMM 2017 CIRCLE MATERIALS

MATH FEST 2016 Materials and Photos

JMM 2016 Materials

MATH FEST 2015 MATERIALS

JMM 2015 MATERIALS

JMM 2014 Math Circle Activities

MATH FEST 2013 MATERIALS

JMM 2013 Circle Activities

MATH FEST 2012 Presentations

JMM 2012 Program and Circle Activities

JMM 2011 Circle Activities

MATH FEST 2011 Lexington Kentucky Circle Presentations

Amazing Math Letters of James Tanton


 

 

Ed Keppelmann, Math Professor and K-12 Outreach Coordinator University of Nevada Reno.