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Math Circle

Weekly Math Circle

The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for kids.  The faculty and student-run group meets weekly and focuses on the enjoyment and exploration of mathematical ideas.  We meet most Saturday mornings during the academic year.

  • The main math circle is aimed at grades 6-12 and meets weekly from 10am to 11:30am.
  • The elementary math circle is aimed at grades K-5 and meets every couple of weeks from 9am to 9:55am.
  • The advanced math circle is aimed at high school students and college students and meets every couple of weeks from 11:30am to 12:30pm.

If you’re curious, take a look at some sample sessions to get a feel for what math circles are like.

Spring 2025 Meeting Times and Locations

Math Circle meets in room 225 of Little Hall on the UF campus.  The address is 1400 Stadium Road, Gainesville, FL 32601.  Free parking is available: see Location and Parking for more information.

Main Circle (aimed at grades 6-12)

  • Meets weekly on Saturday from 10am to 11:30am.
  • Football sometimes closes the campus around the math department, in which case we need to cancel or reschedule.
  • January 11 – first meeting of spring semester .
  • February 8 – math festival instead of the normal session.
  • March 15, 22 – no meeting due to spring break.
  • April 19 – last session of the semester for all ages.

Elementary Circle (aimed at grades K-5)

  • Meets from 9am to 9:55am on January 25, February 15, March 8, April 5.
  • April 19 – combined session for all ages 10:00 – 11:30.

Advanced Circle (aimed at high school and college students)

  • Meets from 11:30am-12:30pm on February 1, March 1, April 12.
  • April 19 – combined session for all ages 10:00 – 11:30.

 

Registration

Registration and consent forms will be available for parents to fill out the first time their children attend in a given academic year.  Or you can fill out the registration and consent forms out ahead of time and either bring or scan and email them to circle@math.ufl.edu.  [registration form and consent form]

Contact Us

To get in touch, please email circle@math.ufl.edu or drop by a meeting.  Current organizers include Dana Bartosova, Jeremy Booher, Youngmin Park, and Sergei Pilyugin.