The School of Mathematics
The school of mathematics cultivates a natural and stress-free environment where anyone can study, discuss, explore and experience mathematics. No prior knowledge is assumed. Whether you are an avid student of mathematics or always shied away saying "mathematics is not for me", you are welcome. Our approach allows anyone to naively discover mathematics. All studies at the school are free of charge.
Workshop Series
Each workshop series begins with a short background story which leads to a research question. This question can be understood by all participants, and trying to answer it reveals deep mathematical issues. In many cases, it is a question that had been studied by mathematicians before us. Without looking at any answers, we try to discover our own. We learn to develop our ideas, express them to others and work together. It may take us a few minutes and it may take more than a few hours. If we find an answer, we may look for additional answers. And we ask each other questions during our research which we then try, with the same methods, to answer.
Cooperative Reading
For studies that have more progression and self-study, without losing the spirit of study we adhere to in our workshops, we have started a "cooperative reading program", where we meet once a week to discuss our slow and careful readings of certain books.
Location and Contact
1 Rockwell Place (Unit CB)
Brooklyn, New York
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We are open to all questions, comments and suggestions.
Avital Oliver
avital at thewe.net
(347) 277-0572
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