Synapse Math Circles provide an opportunity for students to experience the thrill of mathematical discovery, through problem-solving and interactive explorations. Sessions will be led by experienced Mathematicians and Math Educators. Math circle leaders strive to create experiences that are low-threshold, high-ceiling, offering many points of entry and making the content accessible with minimal mathematical background, but often lead to deep mathematical concepts and can be connected to advanced mathematics.

The Synapse Math Circle features sessions for PK-8th grade students. Parents are encouraged to participate with their children in the Math Circles, and are expected to supervise their own children. This is not a drop-off event. Along with the Synapse School community, this Math Circle is open to the public.

Presenters:

Joshua Zucker, Founding Director of Julia Robinson Math Festival and currently a Freelance Math Teacher

Jen Bourque, Synapse School Level 3 Teacher

Federico Chialvo, Synapse School Director of Mathematics

PK-1st Schedule

5:00-5:30: Arrival Synapse Building 3 Front Desk

5:30-6:30: Jen Bourque in L1 Classrooms (Building 3, First Floor)

6:30-7:00: Puzzles and Games in the Math Lab (Building 3, First Floor)

2nd-4th Schedule

5:00-5:30: Arrival Synapse Building 3 Front Desk

5:00-5:30: Puzzles and Games in Empathy Hall (Building 4, First Floor)

5:30-6:30: Joshua Zucker in MPC (Building 4, First Floor)

6:30-7:00: Dinner Break in Middle School Cafe (Building 4, First Floor)

7:00-8:00: Jen Bourque in MPC (Building 4, First Floor)

8:00-8:30: Puzzles and Games in the Math Lab (Building 3, First Floor)

5th-8th Schedule

5:00-5:30: Arrival Synapse Building 2 Front Desk

5:00-5:30: Puzzles and Games in Empathy Hall (Building 4, First Floor)

5:30-6:30: Federico Chialvo in Middle School Classroom (Building 3, Second Floor)

6:30-7:00: Dinner Break in Middle School Cafe (Building 4, First Floor)

7:00-8:00: Joshua Zucker in Middle School Classroom (Building 3, Second Floor)

8:00-8:30: Puzzles and Games in the Math Lab (Building 3, First Floor)