Journal of Math Circles
Biographical Sketch
Nathan Pflueger has led math circles for students from ages 7 to 18, as part of Bob and Ellen Kaplan's organization. He is currently Associate Professor of Mathematics at Amherst College, specializing in algebraic geometry and combinatorics.
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Abstract
Bob and Ellen Kaplan envisioned and organized a style of math circle centered on the idea that children of all ages can work like mathematicians do: creatively, collaboratively, and ecstatically. This article surveys four sample topics covered during a Sunday morning math circle in the Boston area, based on Bob and Ellen's invaluable guidance. I also offer some reflections on what I learned from Bob and Ellen, and how it is reflected in these math circles.
Recommended Citation
Pflueger, Nathan
(2025)
"The Sunday Math Circle,"
Journal of Math Circles: Vol. 4:
Iss.
2, Article 4.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/mathcirclesjournal/vol4/iss2/4