Los Angeles Math Circle

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Group AGroup BCircle Jr
9/27/2009
Group A: Mathematical Potpourri (Michael Hall) ⊞Details
We will work on a variety of entertaining problems, brainteasers and puzzles. ⊟Details
Handouts: Mathematical Potpourri | Pictures
10/4/2009
Group A: Map coloring and more (Michael Hall) ⊞Details
We will do more problems on coloring maps as well as a variety of other topics.⊟Details
Handouts: Problem set
10/11/2009
Group A: Problem solving: Super secret spy staff, Venn's diagrams, and some number theory (Mike Hall and Carey Shenkman) ⊞Details
We will continue with the handout from last time and will solve problems on a variety of topics.⊟Details
Handouts: Mike\'s group handout | Carey\'s group handout | Carey\'s group handout | Carey\'s group handout
10/18/2009
Group A: Combinatorics and Logic (Carey, room 6201); Divisibility and residues (Mike, room 6221) ⊞Details
10/25/2009
Group A: Number Theory (Mike) & Logic (Carey) ⊞Details
11/1/2009
Group A: Counting- What Happens When We Count Too Many? ⊞Details
We will continue going over examples of the addition and multiplication principles. Then we will learn about Venn diagrams and double counting in order to begin counting more complex sets.⊟Details
11/01/2009
Group A: Modular Arithmetic and GCD's (Mike) ⊞Details
This week students will get more practice with doing calculations mod n, and using modular arithmetic in solving divisibility problems. ⊟Details
11/8/2009
Group A: AMC 8 preparation (William Fitz-Gibbon) ⊞Details
11/15/2009
Group A: TBA (Paul Bunn) ⊞Details
11/22/2009
Group A: AMC 10 and 12 Review (Luke Cherveney) ⊞Details
12/06/2009
Group A: Last meeting of the quarter (details TBA) ⊞Details
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