Number Theory – Grades 6 & 7*
*For younger students, this refers to the level of mathematics and not to the actual age.
This is a challenging pre-algebra course. Some of the topics that will discuss include the following:
- Arithmetic with negative numbers and with fractions
- Simplifying difficult arithmetic expressions
- Divisibility, prime numbers
- Greatest common divisors
- Euclidean algorithm for finding greatest common divisors
- Arithmetic with remainders, applications to cryptography
- Arithmetic with the binary system and other bases
2025/26 Course Information
This course will be offered in-person on Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm from September 23rd, 2025 to April 2026 (Break in December).
Instructors: Spencer Secord & Christopher Middlebrook
[number.theory.enrichment@gmail.com]
Classroom for Winter Term: RB 1200 & RB 1201
Maximum enrollment is 40 students per class.
We reserve the right to cancel the course with a full refund if minimum enrollment is not reached.
If you register after Sept 20th, 2025, please email the course Instructor to let them know, so that you get relevant information promptly.
Registration Information
Registration for the 2025–2026 academic year is now closed. Registration for 2026–2027 will open in May 2026.
For students with limited financial resources fee waivers may be available. If you intend to apply for a fee waiver, please do NOT complete the regular registration. If you register for a course and then get approval for a fee waiver, there will be a non-refundable administration fee of $25 per registration.
Fee Waiver Information and Application
Refund Policy
100% refund prior to August 31st
95% refund prior to September 30th
75% refund prior to October 31st
50% refund prior to November 30th
To request refund, please complete this form before the deadline.
Inquiries
For more information, please write to number.theory.enrichment@gmail.com
Please note we are unable to answer any inquiries by phone.