Dear Math Friends,
IÂ have several Bard Math Circle updates for you, including news about CAMP, our Creative and Analytical Math Program, and a Problem Solving Class for beginners. If you are interested in these, please fill out the surveys below and help us plan.Â
It is two years into the pandemic, and we are now taking early steps to return some of our programming to in-person. I look forward to your support as we move forward.
                  Sincerely,        Japheth
Creative and Analytical Math Program (CAMP)
CAMP is an academic math enrichment program for students rising into grades 6–9. CAMP is not a remedial program; you'll see math that you won't experience in school. Please complete the 2022 CAMP Interest Form to express your interest in CAMP, start the application process, and offer us information that we'll consider as we continue planning.
Problem Solving Class
The Bard Math Circle is starting an online middle school beginner math problem solving and exploration class. The goal is to introduce students to interesting topics and challenges. This class is suitable for students who are mathematically curious, and could also be used for contest preparation. Please take our Availability Survey to help us schedule the class at a suitable time.
AMC 8
The AMC 8 contest was in late January. Problems, answers, and solutions are on the AOPS Wiki. Official scores are expected to be released in mid to late March.
AIME
The American Invitational Math Exams took place in early and mid February and the problems, answers, and solutions can be found on the AOPS Wiki. The AMC is waiting for the last AIME return envelopes to arrive from around the country before setting the USA(J)MO cutoffs and sending out the official AIME scores. Scores may arrive shortly before the two-day USA(J)MO contests on March 22–23, 2022. If you think you might qualify, it's best to already be preparing every day!
Online Math Tutor Network
Our wait list is shrinking as we bring on new math tutors. Apply for an online math tutor!Â
Pencil and paper can be like an extension of our math brain, so communicating mathematics online can be challenging. Here are some ideas to make your online math sessions more effective:Â
Use a USB webcam to transmit live images of your pencil and paper work. This is a real high-tech meets low-tech situation!
Make use of a tablet computer like an iPad, along with a stylus. This can be a more costly option, but a benefit is that you can easily save your work in digital format.
Consider a low-cost drawing tablet (Wacom is a popular brand) with a stylus. This is an effective and low-budget way to input your handwriting directly into your computer. It's a game changer for students!
Bard Magpies
March 13th: Pi Day and Quads Card Game
Team Contests
Purple Comet: April 5 to 14
Girls' Adventures in Math: April 20 to 26
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Hire a math tutor from the
Bard Math Circle Online Math Tutor Network!