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Stanford Math Circle

The Stanford Math Circle offer quarter-long sessions for local elementary, middle, and high school students who are interested in math. Math Circle sessions are held weekly on Stanford University’s campus.

Engaging with Mathematics

We bring students together to explore complex mathematical topics, guided by mathematicians, educators, and scholars from the Stanford community and beyond.
Elementary to High School
We provide programs appropriate for all age levels in grades 1–12.
Passion for Mathematics
These programs are for students who are passionate and excited about mathematics and want to see and do more.
Mathematical Thinking
In the elementary circle, the focus is on logical reasoning, “thinking like a mathematician,” and problem solving.
Higher Mathematics
In the middle and high school circles, students are exposed to skills and topics in higher mathematics that are outside the standard mathematics curriculum.

Grade Levels

Read more about our programs and see the dates and meeting times for the various grade levels.
Grades 1–2
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Grades 3–4
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Grades 5–6
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Grades 7–8
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Grades 9–12
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Highlights

Students sit on the ground and flip through a book and handle objects during an activity.
A student uses a pen to write on a balloon during a 3-dimensional object activity.
Several students smile, and one holds a calculator.
A lecturer writes math formulas with chalk on a brown board.
Students talk in pairs in a small lecture hall.
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