New York City Math Team

I wanted to share a few opportunities available to you guys right now who are interested in strengthening your mathematical abilities during the school year.

1) New York Math Circle (NYMC) - http://nymathcircle.org/students

High School Circle - This course includes topics in number theory, algebra, and geometry, and addresses subtle mathematical ideas, including the nature and construction of proofs. Some material will come in the form of intriguing problems from contests such as AMC 10, AMC 12 and AIME. Problem posing and problem solving are emphasized throughout.

Olympiad Level - This course develops important topics in number theory, algebra, combinatorics, and geometry, focusing on harder problems requiring sustained thought and effort. Writing of proofs will play an important role. Many problems will come from contests such as USAMO and International Math Olympiad (IMO).

2) Math-M-Addicts - http://www.pushkinacademy.com/en/pamm/

The goal of the program is to challenge the brain, make new friends, have fun, and learn mathematics in the process. Most of the learning will be done by solving interesting problems in a collaborative atmosphere. There are three groups:

Group S is aimed at 7th graders through 9th graders. Comfort with algebra is strongly suggested; topics will include number theory, polynomials, factoring, geometry, etc. Students who are relatively new to math contests should be in this group.

Group I is aimed at 8th graders through 12th graders. Comfort with a broad spectrum of mathematical topics, such as the pigeonhole principle, mathematical induction, geometry, number theory, algebra, etc. is strongly suggested. Students who are on their schools’ math teams should be in this group (unless they qualify for Group A and choose Group A instead).

Group A is aimed at students who expect to qualify for the USAMO. There will be a test given, and invitations will be made based on the results of the test.

Murph and the Magictones placed 4th at the annual ARML math competition back in May.  We were neck and neck with Leigh Valley going into the relays, and then we weren’t  Party Posse and Autobahn finished 33rd adn 34th respectively.  In the B division, Clio finished tied for 8th, Louie finished 13th, and Leo finished 38th.  We also had the 4th individual scorer Chong Gu.

I’m proud of how you all performed.  You practiced hard and put yourselves in a position to meet your goals.  Did I get a haircut?  No, but you proved that in ANY given year, New York City is a force to be reckoned with!!!

We now have dates for 2010!!!  HMMT will be held on February 20th.  ARML will be held June 4th and 5th.  NYSML will be held in Albany on April 10th…maybe.  New York City will also participate in the NYSML local competition in November and February.  It will be held at Stuyvesant High School.  More info will follow.

Have a great start to an amazing year!!!

Mr. C