| Core, grades 7—8 (Mitya): | Mondays 18:30—20:00 |
| Core, grades 9—11 (Mitya): | Mondays 17:00—18:25 |
| Advanced, grades 8—9 (Vasily): | Wednesdays 17:00—18:20 |
| Advanced, grades 10—11 (Vasily): | Wednesdays 18:40—20:00 |
| Duration: | 06.10.2025–05.07.2026, holidays and September excluded |
| Cost: | 80€ per month (siehe Cost) |
This course teaches German high-school students mathematics in English, the international language of mathematical science and academic discourse. The Core groups target students who have little prior experience with mathematics and aim for strong school performance and a robust foundation for their future university studies, while the Advanced groups offer genuine insights into mathematical research and intensive olympiad preparation.
What will we learn?
Core: We will discuss the basic concepts of algebra – variables, expressions, functions, graphs, linear functions and equations – placing primary emphasis on where these objects arise naturally and what problems they allow us to solve. We will focus on the connection between the introduced notions and other areas of mathematics, and on applications to models of real-world phenomena. We will explore basic applications of algebra to cryptography, the modelling of simple biological systems, the solution of geometric problems, etc.
We will also interweave the main storyline of the course with additional entertaining topics – stories about knights, princesses, and tigers; discussions of winning strategies in mathematical games; and other classic olympiad themes that require no prior preparation.
Advanced: We will explore numbers, sets and spaces. We will cover olympiad algebra, number theory, combinatorics, and selected geometry topics.
How will we work?
In school, mathematics is typically taught as a collection of tricks: this formula solves a quadratic equation, that one finds the area of a triangle, and so on… The goal of our course is to approach mathematics from a different angle and get a taste of mathematical research. Instead of solving sample exercises, we will run experiments, formulate definitions, propose our own conjectures, and then try to prove them together. The level and content of classes will be tailored to the interests and requests of the participants.
Core: An important part of our meetings will be a regular 10–15 minute warm-up at the beginning of class involving simple but nonstandard problems (tasks similar to problems 1–15 of the Kangaroo contest).
What are the goals?
Core: We focus on establishing a solid foundation for deeper understanding and expanding upon school mathematics concepts, developing a problem-solving mindset across different mathematical areas, and applying mathematical reasoning to real-world situations.
Advanced: The goal is to get a taste of mathematical research and to perform successfully in mathematical olympiad competitions.
Both courses teach mathematical communication in English, preparing students for participation in modern scientific communication.
Any questions?
Please call us or write an email:
0151 701 66 162 | lyzeum.muenchen@gmail.com
