After filling out this form, we'll send you an email with next steps along with instructions for payment to reserve a spot in our Math Circles.
Below is a list of FAQs about JRMF Summer Math Circles. Scroll down past the FAQs to get to the beginning of the form.
FAQs
1) What is JRMF Summer Math Circles?
JRMF Summer Math Circles is a program that meets for 55 minutes once per week for 7 weeks. Each Math Circle will have no more than 8 students and will be led by a trained JRMF staff member (all former teachers).
The mission of JRMF Summer Math Circles is to give students an opportunity to dive deeper into the math behind our activities, develop a deeper appreciation for math, and see themselves as creators of mathematics. During each Math Circle, students will explore one of our hands-on activities, collaborate with their peers to find patterns and strategies, participate in group discussions about the math behind the activity as well as problem-solving skills, and create their own take-home math puzzles and games based on that day's activity.
2) Who is JRMF Summer Math Circles for?
The JRMF Summer Math Circle is open to all rising 4th - 8th grade students and will be accessible to students of all skill levels and backgrounds.
Please be aware that the JRMF Summer Math Circle will not focus on getting ahead in school-based math. The main goal of the JRMF Summer Math Circle is to help students learn to love math and develop problem solving skills, such as making conjectures, finding patterns, and explaining their mathematical thinking.
If your child has enjoyed attending one of our Math Festivals in the past, they'll be a great fit for our Summer Math Circles!
3) Where and when are JRMF Summer Math Circles held?
JRMF Summer Math Circles will be held in two locations:
San Jose
On Saturday mornings at:
RAFT
1355 Ridder Park Dr,
San Jose, CA 95131
San Leandro
On Saturday mornings at:
Marina Community Center
15301 Wicks Boulevard
San Leandro, CA 94579
Our Summer Math Circles will be held from June 21st to August 2nd. In the form below, you'll pick a location and time that you would like to sign your child up for. In order to create a good class culture, we are asking families to stick to their time for the entire 7 week period.
4) How much does it cost to attend JRMF Summer Math Circles?
The JRMF Summer Math Circles is free this year for all families.
Donations for families who are able to afford it are welcomed but not required. The Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, and donations collected for the JRMF Summer Math Circles will help us cover our costs for space rental, staff time, and hands-on supplies. Whether or not your family makes a donation will not affect your child's ability to participate in the JRMF Summer Math Circles.
The recommended donation for this 7-week program is $210, or $30 per session.
5) How can I reach you if I have a question?
If you have any questions about JRMF Summer Math Circles, feel free to reach out to us at info@jrmf.org.
Thank you again for helping us share the joy of math!
