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 we 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 numbers, complex numbers and other number systems
2026/27 Course Information
This course will be offered in-person on Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm from September 22nd, 2026 to April 2027 (Break in December).
Instructors: Spencer Secord & Christopher Middlebrook
number.theory.enrichment@gmail.com
Classroom for Fall Term: CB 2202 & CB 2400
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: $495.
Registration for the 2026–2027 academic year is now closed. Registration for 2027–2028 will open in May 2027.
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.