Diverging
Mathematics

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Is Diverging Mathematics Right for Me?

This program was developed to fill a gap in the crowded education landscape for curious minds. 

If you answered yes to any of these and you are creative, curious, and a bit rebellious, take a look at our current offerings!

Does Math Converge to Calculus?

Learning calculus requires mastery of algebra and strong intuition from geometry. With a wide range of applications, it is a natural goal for high school students. However, it is just one of many beautiful mathematical disciplines. 

There are generalizations of geometry, more applications of algebra, and countless other mathematically exciting topics that can be just as beautiful and may be more useful for you! We introduce these topics, then guide inquisitive minds to dive deeper and interrogate foundational math concepts. Whether you are looking for adventure or deeper understanding, each seminar will nurture your  human intelligence.

How are Seminars different than School?

Seminars are collaborative discussions which evolve based on the interests and questions of the group. They inevitably diverge from a typical course as it adapts to the interests expressed by the group. 

Seminars start by changing the ground rules for a subject that you have already seen. 

• Recreational Mathematics    Games can be both fun and mathematically challenging. 
• Clock Algebra      Numbers wrap around a circle instead of continuing forever along a line.
• Non-Euclidean Geometry     The surface of a cone has a cusp that distorts the geometry around it.
• Contemplate Infinity     Infinity is not a number - it's an idea. The ​infinitesimal is small - but not zero. 
• Advanced Trigonometry     The unit circle should have diameter 1; Ptolemy was ahead of his time.

Wrestling with the consequences will require reevaluating basic definitions and ideas that increase fluency and foster creativity.