ORMC Meetings • 2022-2023 Academic Year

For meetings prior to Fall 2022, visit the Circle Archive.

6/26/2022	Intermediate 1A: Instant insanity More ... Students will try to solve the Instant Insanity puzzle as an introduction to graph theory. Handouts: handout_1 [Show less]
7/10/2022	Intermediate 1A: Propertires of graphs and Eulerian cycles. More ... We will study various properties of graphs ending with Eulerian cycles and the famous Seven Bridges of Konigsberg problem. Handouts: handout_2 [Show less]
7/17/2022	Intermediate 1A: Eulerian and Hamiltonian Cycles. More ... Students will continue the study of graph theory. Handouts: handout 3 [Show less]
7/24/2022	Intermediate 1A: Graph theory continued. From shortest paths to Euler charcateristic. More ... Students will continue their study of graph theory. Handouts: handout 4 [Show less]
7/31/2022	Intermediate 1A: Logic puzzles. More ... Students will take a break from graph theory and solve fun logic puzzles. Handouts: handout_5 [Show less]
8/7/2022	Intermediate 1A: Catch-up class. More ... Students will complete the previously studied handouts on Euler characteristic and logic puzzles. Handouts: handout 6 [Show less]
8/14/2022	Intermediate 1A: Word problems. More ... Students will apply their knowledge of graph theory, trees in particular, to solving a bunch of fun word problems. Handouts: handout [Show less]
8/21/2022	Intermediate 1A: Ramsey Theory More ... Students will study a part of graph theory that shows how order emerges out of chaos. Handouts: handout [Show less]
9/25/2022	Intermediate 1A: Fall - Modular Arithmetic 1 More ... Quarter Goals: Learn basics of modular arithmetic Learn fundamentals of python programming Practice employing programming to solve difficult math problems Class Logistics: We will meet from 4-6 pm at Math Sciences 6221. Class Plan: Hello everyone! We begin this quarter by briefly studying modular arithmetic. This will serve as a warmup for the type of coding challenges we plan to tackle in Python. The lecture materials will be posted after class. Required Resources: A pencil, eraser. Homework Due: None Homework Assigned: Please complete up to section 2 (pages 1 - 14) in the packet attached below. This packet was handed out during the lecture. We will review the homework next lecture. Contact Information: Please reach out to the instructors Andy Shen at andyshen55@g.ucla.edu or Naji Sarsam at najisarsam@g.ucla.edu if you have any questions, comments, or concerns! Handouts: Modular Arithmetic Packet [Show less]
10/2/2022	Intermediate 1A: Fall - Modular Arithmetic 2 More ... Quarter Goals: Learn basics of modular arithmetic Learn fundamentals of python programming Practice employing programming to solve difficult math problems Class Logistics: We will meet from 4-5 pm (only 1 hour lecture due to fundraising event aftewrard) at Math Sciences 6221 Class Plan: We continue our study of modular arithmetic Required Resources: A pencil, eraser. Homework Due: Please complete up to section 2 (pages 1 - 14) in the packet attached below. This packet was handed out during the lecture. We will review the homework next lecture. Please also fill out the following google form by October 5th so that we can prepare for our future python lessons: http://tiny.cc/intermediate1_CS. Homework Assigned: None. Contact Information: Please reach out to the instructors Andy Shen at andyshen55@g.ucla.edu or Naji Sarsam at najisarsam@g.ucla.edu if you have any questions, comments, or concerns! Handouts: Modular Arithmetic [Show less]
10/9/2022	Intermediate 1A: Fall - Python Programming 1 - Intro More ... Quarter Goals: Learn basics of modular arithmetic Learn fundamentals of python programming Practice employing programming to solve difficult math problems Class Logistics: We will meet from 4-6 pm at Math Sciences 6221 Class Plan: We finish our study of modular arithmetic and move on to the basics of python! We begin by studying data types and variables. Required Resources: A computer with mouse and charger being optional Homework Due: None. Homework Assigned: None. Contact Information: Please reach out to the instructors Andy Shen at andyshen55@g.ucla.edu or Naji Sarsam at najisarsam@g.ucla.edu if you have any questions, comments, or concerns! [Show less]
10/16/2022	Intermediate 1A: Fall - Python Programming 2 - Conditional Statements and Loops More ... Quarter Goals: Learn basics of modular arithmetic Learn fundamentals of python programming Practice employing programming to solve difficult math problems Class Logistics: We will meet from 4-6 pm at Math Sciences 6221 Class Plan: We continue our study of Python. We continue studying data types and introduce control flow. Required Resources: A computer with mouse and charger being optional Homework Due: None. Homework Assigned: Homework 1 multiple choice sheet. Contact Information: Please reach out to the instructors Andy Shen at andyshen55@g.ucla.edu or Naji Sarsam at najisarsam@g.ucla.edu if you have any questions, comments, or concerns! [Show less]
10/23/2022	Intermediate 1A: Fall - Python Programming 3 - Loops 2 and User Input More ... Quarter Goals: Learn basics of modular arithmetic Learn fundamentals of python programming Practice employing programming to solve difficult math problems Class Logistics: We will meet from 4-6 pm at Math Sciences 6221 Class Plan: We continue our study of Python. Required Resources: A computer with mouse and charger being optional Homework Due: Homework 1 multiple choice worksheet Homework Assigned: Homework 2 multiple choice worksheet Contact Information: Please reach out to the instructors Andy Shen at andyshen55@g.ucla.edu or Naji Sarsam at najisarsam@g.ucla.edu if you have any questions, comments, or concerns! [Show less]
10/30/2022	Intermediate 1A: Fall - Python Programming 4 - Loops 3 More ... Quarter Goals: Learn basics of modular arithmetic Learn fundamentals of python programming Practice employing programming to solve difficult math problems Class Logistics: We will meet from 4-6 pm at Math Sciences 6221 Class Plan: We continue our study of Python. Required Resources: A computer with mouse and charger being optional Homework Due: Homework 2 multiple choice worksheet Homework Assigned: Homework 3 multiple choice worksheet Contact Information: Please reach out to the instructors Andy Shen at andyshen55@g.ucla.edu or Naji Sarsam at najisarsam@g.ucla.edu if you have any questions, comments, or concerns! [Show less]
11/6/2022	Intermediate 1A: Fall - Python Programming 5 - Loops 4 More ... Quarter Goals: Learn basics of modular arithmetic Learn fundamentals of python programming Practice employing programming to solve difficult math problems Class Logistics: We will meet from 4-6 pm at Math Sciences 6221 Class Plan: We continue our study of Python. Required Resources: A computer with mouse and charger being optional Homework Due: Homework 3 multiple choice worksheet Homework Assigned: Homework 4 Contact Information: Please reach out to the instructors Andy Shen at andyshen55@g.ucla.edu or Naji Sarsam at najisarsam@g.ucla.edu if you have any questions, comments, or concerns! [Show less]
11/13/2022	Intermediate 1A: Fall - NO CLASS FOR VETERANS DAY More ... Enjoy Veteran's day weekend! [Show less]
11/20/2022	Intermediate 1A: Fall - Python Programming 6 - Python Review and Graphs More ... Quarter Goals: Learn basics of modular arithmetic Learn fundamentals of python programming Practice employing programming to solve difficult math problems Class Logistics: We will meet from 4-6 pm at Math Sciences 6221 Class Plan: We continue our study of Python. Required Resources: A computer with mouse and charger being optional Homework Due: Homework 4 multiple choice worksheet Homework Assigned: None, although there is an optional practice problem sheet! The kids can do it to win points for the special lesson plan this upcoming class. Contact Information: Please reach out to the instructors Andy Shen at andyshen55@g.ucla.edu or Naji Sarsam at najisarsam@g.ucla.edu if you have any questions, comments, or concerns! [Show less]
11/27/2022	Intermediate 1A: NO CLASS FOR THANKSGIVING More ... We are thankful to all the parents and students! [Show less]
12/4/2022	Intermediate 1A: Fall - Relay Competition More ... Quarter Goals: Learn basics of modular arithmetic Learn fundamentals of python programming Practice employing programming to solve difficult math problems Class Logistics: We will meet from 4-6 pm at Math Sciences 6221 Class Plan: We have a fun end-of-year relay planned! Required Resources: Nothing! Homework Due: None, although there is an optional practice problem sheet! The kids can do it to win points for the special lesson plan this upcoming class. Homework Assigned: None, enjoy winter break! Contact Information: Please reach out to the instructors Andy Shen at andyshen55@g.ucla.edu or Naji Sarsam at najisarsam@g.ucla.edu if you have any questions, comments, or concerns! Handouts: Python Extra Practice (WIN SOME POINTS FOR YOUR TEAM!) [Show less]
1/8/2023	Intermediate 1A: Winter - Abstract Algebra For SET - What Is a Number? More ... Quarter Goals: Learn the basics of abstract algebra Model the card game SET with pure math and Python Class Logistics: We will meet from 4-6 pm at Math Sciences 6221 Class Plan: We will introduce/play the card game SET and explain our goals for the quarter. Then we begin brainstorming about numbers and algebraic axioms. Handouts will be posted after the lesson. Required Resources: Dr. Gleizer emailed the class parents regarding purchasing a copy of the card game SET. Please ask your child to bring it to class this week. Have your children bring a pencil and eraser. No computers or associated accessories should be brought. Homework Due: None. Homework Assigned: Complete Handout 1, which is attached below as a PDF. Please note that this is a brainstorming worksheet. So, there are no right and wrong answers. Contact Information: Please reach out to the instructors Andy Shen at andyshen55@g.ucla.edu or Naji Sarsam at najisarsam@g.ucla.edu if you have any questions, comments, or concerns! Handouts: Algebra For SET Handout 1 - What Is a Number Part I [Show less]
1/15/2023	Intermediate 1A: Winter - Abstract Algebra for SET - What is a Number and Symmetry Groups More ... Quarter Goals: Learn the basics of abstract algebra Model the card game SET with pure math and Python Class Logistics: We will meet from 4-6 pm at Math Sciences 6221 Class Plan: We dive deeper into the algebraic axioms of types of numbers on the real line. We then cover examples of other objects which can be "added" together like numbers: symmetry groups. Handouts will be posted after the lesson: Handout 1 was homework, Handout 2 and 3 were passed out in class. Required Resources: Have your children bring a pencil and eraser. No computers or associated accessories should be brought. The SET card game is not needed for this lesson. Homework Due: Handout 1, which is attached below as a PDF. Homework Assigned: Complete up to the second to last page of Handout 2, which is attached below as a PDF. Handout 3 is not due as homework. Contact Information: Please reach out to the instructors Andy Shen at andyshen55@g.ucla.edu or Naji Sarsam at najisarsam@g.ucla.edu if you have any questions, comments, or concerns! Handouts: Algebra For SET Handout 1 - What Is a Number Part I \| Algebra For SET Handout 2 - What Is a Number Part II \| Algebra For SET Handout 3 - Symmetry Groups [Show less]
1/22/2023	Intermediate 1A: Winter - Abstract Algebra for SET - Modular Arithmetic and Fields More ... Quarter Goals: Learn the basics of abstract algebra Model the card game SET with pure math and Python Class Logistics: We will meet from 4-6 pm at Math Sciences 6221 Class Plan: We now study objects that have nice notions of addition and multiplication: fields. The primary examples we focus on are the modular finite fields. Handouts will be posted after the lesson. Required Resources: Have your children bring a pencil and eraser. No computers or associated accessories should be brought. The SET card game is not needed for this lesson. Homework Due: Handout 2, which is attached below as a PDF. Homework Assigned: Completing Handout 5, which is attached below (and was also passed out in class). Note that Handout 4 is a reference sheet that was also passed out in class. This reference sheet may be very helpful for the kids to finish their homeworl. Contact Information: Please reach out to the instructors Andy Shen at andyshen55@g.ucla.edu or Naji Sarsam at najisarsam@g.ucla.edu if you have any questions, comments, or concerns! Handouts: Algebra for SET Handout 2 - What is a Number Part II \| Algebra for SET Handout 4 - Axioms Reference \| Algebra for SET Handout 5 - Modular Arithmetic [Show less]
1/29/2023	Intermediate 1A: Winter - Abstract Algebra for Set - Vector Spaces More ... Quarter Goals: Learn the basics of abstract algebra Model the card game SET with pure math and Python Class Logistics: We will meet from 4-6 pm at Math Sciences 6221 Class Plan: We review the homework and finish our study of abstract fields. We next study vector spaces, which are useful in mathematical modeling. Handouts will be posted after the lesson. Required Resources: Have your children bring a pencil and eraser. No computers or associated accessories should be brought. The SET card game is not needed for this lesson. Homework Due: Completing Handout 5, which is attached below (and was also passed out in class). Homework Assigned: To be announced. Contact Information: Please reach out to the instructors Andy Shen at andyshen55@g.ucla.edu or Naji Sarsam at najisarsam@g.ucla.edu if you have any questions, comments, or concerns! Handouts: Algebra for SET Handout 5 - Modular Arithmetic [Show less]