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Math Circle

Weekly Math Circle

University of Florida Math Circle

The University of Florida Math Circle is a free program supported by the UF Department of Mathematics for the community.  We 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 1-5 and meets every couple of weeks from 9am to 9:55am.
  • We occasionally offer the opportunity for high school and undergraduate students to see a more advanced perspective on the main circle’s activity.  These will be announced in advance.

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

Spring 2026 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.  Please leave ample time for finding parking as sometimes other events on campus fill up the lot closest to Little Hall.

Main Circle (aimed at grades 6-12)

  • Meets weekly on Saturday from 10am to 11:30am.
  • Home football games sometimes closes the campus around the math department, in which case we will cancel or reschedule to Sunday.
  • January 17th – first meeting of spring semester.
  • No meeting due to spring break: March 14th, 21st.
  • April 18th – last session of the semester for all ages.

Elementary Circle (aimed at grades 1-5)

  • Meets from 9am to 9:55am on 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 3/7, 3/28, 4/11
  • April 18th – 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.  There is no need to sign up ahead of time.

Contact Us

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