Mathematics
Kittitas Valley Math Circle
Kittitas Valley Math Circle is a weekly math program for Kittitas Valley students
Click below to learn more about the different components of KVMC:
- Elementary Program: 2nd through 6th Grade Students and Parents - Currently running now though June 2, 2026 Every Tuesday from 3:00PM-4:00PM in Samuleson 116
- Mentor Program: Undergraduates and Volunteers
Additional Information:
- What is a Math Circle?
- Previous KVMC Programs:
2020-2021 Virtual Program.
What is a Math Circle?
A Math Circle is...
- a fun and activity community for students, teachers and their parents to explore mathematical problem solving;
- a place where people motivate each other to learn mathematics by sharing their love and enjoyment of the subject;
- a place for students to take charge of finding the answer.
Other Math Circle Resources: 
If you are looking for other resources for young students we recommend:
- Art of Problem Solving Beast Academy, This is a graphic novel curriculum series for 2nd through 5th grade. Art of Problem Solving does great mathematics and this series is growing to be a highlight of their offerings.
- Erich's Math Puzzles
- Julia Robinson Math Festival
- MSRI/ AMS Math Circle Library Books including:
- Math For Love, including their Guide for Grown-Ups: How to help your kids fall in love with math
- Math Kangaroo, Math Kangaroo is an international math competition for elementary students.
- Math Pickle
- Moebius Noodles, Moebius Noodles started as a blog from a parent's efforts to bring more math to her children. The series has since grown to be a book and include online courses for students and parents.
- NY Times Numberplay
- NRICH- Specialists in Rich Mathematics
- Vi Hart Youtube Channel
- Wild Maths.
Kittitas Valley Math Circle Leadership
Kittitas Valley Math Circle is sponsored by The Central Washington University College of the Sciences and Central Washington University Department of Mathematics. This project was partially supported by the MAA Tensor-SUMMA grant, the CESME Faculty Program of Central Washington University, and the National Association of Math Circles Math Circle Mentorship Grant program.
- Dr. Dominic Klyve coordinates the elementary programs (KVMC-Elementary).
Questions about Kittitas Valley Math Circle?
Contact the CWU College of the Sciences. Phone: 509-963-2135 email: COTS_events@cwu.edu
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