Topics in Mathematics

This class meets once every two weeks for one hour each time. Tentative schedule: Saturdays, 4:30 - 5:30 pm Pacific Standard Time. All sessions are recorded and available for playback and download immediately after class. 

• Mathematical Induction
• Functional Equations
• The Floor Function
• Periodic Functions
• Sums and Products
• The Pigeonhole Principle
• Stewart's Theorem and Applications
• Inradii
• Ptolemy's Theorem
• Trigonometric Identities

• Instructor's notes (no textbooks are required)
• Prerequisites: interest in higher mathematics

Supplemental reading material:

• Arthur Engel, Problem-Solving Strategies

The class is not designed to be a comprehensive treatment, but rather an expository introduction into each of the chosen topics. Carefully selected problems from various math competitions and olympiads will be discussed in class, and occasional homework will be given.

Please consider signing-up on or before Saturday, September 5, 2020 to guarantee your spot in the class. 

We accept personal checks or electronic payments through Paypal or Zelle.

We offer a 50% discount for siblings enrolled in this class.