MathLink


for those who like mathematics


For high school students in grades 11, 12: Our School also runs a program "Mathematics for Success!" with a course on "Algebra, Trigonometry and Combinatorics". This course will run September 2011 to March 2012. For details and registration, please go to www.math.carleton.ca/enrichment


MathLink is a Math enrichment program at Carleton University, which started in 2006. MathLink will give an opportunity for the high school students to explore mathematics beyond the school program. The target audience is students in grades 9 and 10 (this indicates the level in mathematics, and not the age). Anyone with interest in mathematics may participate. We will explore various topics in mathematics including:


  • Sequences
  • Combinatorics
  • Probability
  • Modular Arithmetic
  • Geometry
  • Logic
  • Mathematical games


    Each session will begin with a lecture, followed by a problem-solving session. The problems we consider will be on the topic of the lecture. Once in a while, there will be special lectures given by professors at Carleton's School of Mathematics and Statistics. We will also be working on olympiad-style problems (at appropriate level).


    Why should you participate?
    This program is oriented towards the students who already do well in high school math. Its goal is to ensure that these students succeed and excel in mathematics courses at the University level. If you plan to enter a University to study mathematics, science or engineering, MathLink will be beneficial for you. And finally, we do math because we like it!

    There will be no MathLink meetings in December.

    The last class of the Fall term is November 30, 2011.

    MathLink will resume on January 11, 2012.


    We meet weekly on Wednesdays at Carleton University, Herzberg Laboratories building, room 4351, 6:00 - 7:30 pm.


    MathLink is free, and no registration is required. Students may join at any time!


    For more information, contact Dr. Yuly Billig, billig@math.carleton.ca


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    The support from the Canadian Mathematical Society is gratefully acknowledged.




    Interesting links


    Problem of the Month competition at the University of Ottawa


    Abacus International Math Challenge for students in grades 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8.


    our partner School of Competitive Math (Ottawa) (for students in grades 8, 9).