Number Theory – Grades 6 & 7*
*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
2023/24 Course Information
This course will be offered in-person on Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm from September 26, 2023 to April 2024 (Break in December).
Class location: Southam Hall, room SA 317 (until December, will change in January).
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.
Registration Information
Registration fee: $450.
This class is now full. Please place your name on the waiting list, and we will invite you to register as spots become available.
WAITING LIST
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 enrichment-admin@math.carleton.ca
Please note we are unable to answer any inquiries by phone.