2-day Workshop on Elementary Number Theory for rising school seniors interested in Mathematics

Published by Ganit Charcha

Topics
This workshop is targeted for students of Class IX - XII and aim to cover the following areas.
Integers, Fractions and Decimals
Multiples, Divisors and Prime Numbers
Divisibility, Euclidean Algorithm
Modular Arithmetic
Miscellaneous Challenge Problems

 
Motivation 
Basic motivation of the workshop is to help students clear some of the interesting areas associated with the above topics. Lectures on the above topics will be delivered by a former student of of ISI, Kolkata and IIT, Kharagpur. Selected topics may also be covered by experts in this area who are currently associated with ISI, Kolkata. Students will also be challenged by interesting problems from this area and our experts will guide them to figure out solutions of their own. Through this workshop, students will also be exposed to the art of mathematical problem solving. They will also be given opportunities to help them learn how to collaborate in order to solve a mathematical problem.


Key Takeaways
Increased understanding on the above topics of elementary number theory. Enhanced confidence in attacking problems (at RMO level) from this area. Participants will be given a kit comprised of lecture notes prepared by our experts, 3 worksheets of different challenge problems to help them practice after they successfully complete the workshop.

Eligibility
Every applicant should be conversant with the basics of the first three areas. Every applicant should be student of Class IX - XII. 

Registration
Each and every applicant is required to apply for the workshop by sending an email to ganitcharcha@gmail.com stating clearly why he wants to participate in this workshop. We will accommodate 24 students on a first come first basis and also on the basis of his/her answer on why he/she wants to attend the workshop. In order to help us appreciate the cost of the workshop, each and every selected student is required to register for the workshop by paying Rs 850/- (by cash only). This includes lunch during the days of the workshop and also tea, cookies.
Selected applicants will be notified and be intimated about the process of registration through email.

Important Dates
Last Date of Applying - 1st May, 2016
Notification to Selected Candidates - 11th May, 2016
Date of Registration :  22 - 29 May, 2016 (4.30pm – 6.30pm)

Accommodation
This is not a residential programme and no accommodation will be provided.

Duration
First batch - 4th and 5th June, 2016 [11 a.m - 5 p.m]
Second batch - 10th and 11th June, 2016 [11 a.m - 5 p.m]


Venue
KIFSA, Radhaballav Kunj, 17/179 Raghunathpur (North), FLAT - GA (Ground Floor), Kolkata 700059. (Near VIP Haldiram Bus Stop)

How to Apply
(The following information need to be sent by email only within 1st May, 2016)

Participant's Name
Father’s / Guardian’s Name
Telephone Number
Email Address
Name of the School with Address
Marks/Grade obtained in Mathematics (in the last annual exam)
Food Preference (Veg / Non-Veg)
Why do you want to attend the workshop? (Within 100 words)


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