what is a math circle?
In Math Circles, students meet with skilled teachers to tackle engaging problems, think independently, and connect math to the world around them.
Build Skills & Confidence
Explore Advanced Math
Inspire Future Paths
Why math circles?
Explore challenging concepts that go beyond the classroom, sparking curiosity and a lasting love for math.
Tackle complex problems, build resilience, and grow confidence in your ability to think independently.
Work with peers in a supportive community while gaining skills that prepare you for college, careers, and lifelong learning
our programs
Math Circles of Chicago offers engaging programs that spark curiosity and open doors for the future. Powered by passionate students, supportive families, and a network of educators and community partners, we make high-quality math enrichment accessible to all Chicago students.
Bringing students and teachers together through HUBS and After School Programs to explore challenging, creative math.
Empowers high school students to explore advanced math, STEM careers, and their own potential.
QED is a Math Symposium where students showcase original projects, from puzzles to real-world problem solving.
Fun, hands-on events where students and families explore math through games and puzzles.
Two weeks of collaborative, creative math in a fun, community-focused setting, often outdoors to enjoy the beautiful summer weather.
our impact
We are the largest math circle program in the world, and we serve a broad group of children across Chicago.
Chicago students have participated in MC2 programs since 2012.
of MC2 students live in underserved communities.
students say "I got to do math in a way I don't usually get to in school."
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