Courses/Programs offered
event_available Math Circles
Math Circles is an after school enrichment math program for Grade 5-12 students. It is designed to promote mathematical thinking, communication, and problem-solving abilities in an interactive classroom setting. The Math Circles Program was initiated by teachers and mathematicians through the support of the Pacific Institute of Mathematics Sciences (PIMS) at UBC. They saw that students were entering university inadequately prepared for the big jump between high school and university math, and set out to change this.
Classes: In one year, there are 17 classes. In-person classes are 90 minutes each while online classes are 75 minutes (Class times schedule).
Eligibility: Our regular program is suitable for students in Grades 5 - 12. Grade 4 students may join if they score well enough on our assessment test.
Assessment Test: Upon registering, there is an assessment test for new students which determines their level placement. We separate the tests into grade 6-8, and grade 9 -12 (grade 5 students are NOT required to take the assessment test; instead they are automatically placed into the beginner level, Alpha, unless they wish to challenge the Grade 6 - 8 test).
event_available Science Circles
Science Circles is an enrichment program where students develop their curiosity about the world and the scientific way of thought needed to understand the natural phenomena of the physical world. The approach is to seamlessly integrate math and science, and learn to use mathematics as a tool for doing science.
Program Details
Classes: In one year, there are 10 classes, each 2 hours long.
Location: UBC Mathematics building (1984 Mathematics Rd) for the 2021/22 year.
Eligibility:
Level 1 is open to new students who are in Grades 6 to 7.
Level 2 is open to new students who are in Grades 8 to 9.
Level 3 is open to new students who are in Grade 10
Capacity: All classes will have a maximum capacity of 24 students. Within the capacity, there will always be a maximum 12:1 ratio of students to teachers.
event_available Science Circles
Science Circles is an enrichment program where students develop their curiosity about the world and the scientific way of thought needed to understand the natural phenomena of the physical world. The approach is to seamlessly integrate math and science, and learn to use mathematics as a tool for doing science.
Program Details
Classes: In one year, there are 10 classes, each 2 hours long.
Location: UBC Mathematics building (1984 Mathematics Rd) for the 2021/22 year.
Eligibility:
Level 1 is open to new students who are in Grades 6 to 7.
Level 2 is open to new students who are in Grades 8 to 9.
Level 3 is open to new students who are in Grade 10
Capacity: All classes will have a maximum capacity of 24 students. Within the capacity, there will always be a maximum 12:1 ratio of students to teachers.
