--- product_id: 8264150 title: "Mathematical Circle Diaries, Year 1: Complete Curriculum for Grades 5 to 7 (MSRI Mathematical Circles Library)" price: "£27.14" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8264150-mathematical-circle-diaries-year-1-complete-curriculum-for-grades-5 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Mathematical Circle Diaries, Year 1: Complete Curriculum for Grades 5 to 7 (MSRI Mathematical Circles Library) **Price:** £27.14 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mathematical Circle Diaries, Year 1: Complete Curriculum for Grades 5 to 7 (MSRI Mathematical Circles Library) - **How much does it cost?** £27.14 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8264150-mathematical-circle-diaries-year-1-complete-curriculum-for-grades-5) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Early middle school is a great time for children to start their mathematical circle education. This time is a period of curiosity and openness to learning. The thinking habits and study skills acquired by children at this age stay with them for a lifetime. Mathematical circles, with their question-driven approach and emphasis on creative problem-solving, have been rapidly gaining popularity in the United States. The circles expose children to the type of mathematics that stimulates development of logical thinking, creativity, analytical abilities and mathematical reasoning. These skills, while scarcely touched upon at school, are in high demand in the modern world. This book contains everything that is needed to run a successful mathematical circle for a full year. The materials, distributed among 29 weekly lessons, include detailed lectures and discussions, sets of problems with solutions, and contests and games. In addition, the book shares some of the know-how of running a mathematical circle. The curriculum, which is based on the rich and long-standing Russian math circle tradition, has been modified and adapted for teaching in the United States. For the past decade, the author has been actively involved in teaching a number of mathematical circles in the Seattle area. This book is based on her experience and on the compilation of materials from these circles. The material is intended for students in grades 5 to 7. It can be used by teachers and parents with various levels of expertise who are interested in teaching mathematics with the emphasis on critical thinking. Also, this book will be of interest to mathematically motivated children. In the interest of fostering a greater awareness and appreciation of mathematics and its connections to other disciplines and everyday life, MSRI and the AMS are publishing books in the Mathematical Circles Library series as a service to young people, their parents and teachers, and the mathematics profession. Titles in this series are co-published with the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI). Review: Excellent collection of problems - The book focuses on word problems and on ways teachers could introduce them to their students. A good part of the book contains valuable advice on how to organize and run Math Circles. However, what appealed to my interests were the word problems. They do not lend themselves to prescribed "recipes" for solving them, and thus looking for solutions the students will develop better visualizing capabilities and logical thinking habits. I highly recommend this book to all fortunate enough to work with young, bright students (8 to 13 years old) on developing their thinking and a love for math. Review: Greatest gift for your kid - Just buy for the kids, this is not a maths book, it teaches how to think and solve. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #389,720 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #517 in Math Teaching Materials #2,373 in Education (Books) #2,852 in Mathematics (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 23 Reviews | ## Images ![Mathematical Circle Diaries, Year 1: Complete Curriculum for Grades 5 to 7 (MSRI Mathematical Circles Library) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61G4sBb8cUL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent collection of problems *by I***U on October 17, 2013* The book focuses on word problems and on ways teachers could introduce them to their students. A good part of the book contains valuable advice on how to organize and run Math Circles. However, what appealed to my interests were the word problems. They do not lend themselves to prescribed "recipes" for solving them, and thus looking for solutions the students will develop better visualizing capabilities and logical thinking habits. I highly recommend this book to all fortunate enough to work with young, bright students (8 to 13 years old) on developing their thinking and a love for math. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Greatest gift for your kid *by M***A on October 9, 2015* Just buy for the kids, this is not a maths book, it teaches how to think and solve. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The book for teaching math that promotes critical thinking, with printable problem sets. *by A***B on July 2, 2023* "Mathematical Circle Diaries, Year 1: Complete Curriculum for Grades 5 to 8" is a book for parents and teachers who want to teach math that promotes critical thinking. ------------ Mathematical circles, with their question-driven approach and emphasis on creative problem-solving, expose children to the type of mathematics that stimulates the development of logical thinking, creativity, analytical abilities, and mathematical reasoning. These skills, while scarcely touched upon at school, are in high demand in the modern world. The book contains everything that is needed to run a successful mathematical circle for a full year. The materials, distributed among 29 weekly lessons, include detailed lectures and discussions, sets of problems with solutions, and contests and games. In addition, the book shares some of the know-how of running a mathematical circle. The material can be used by teachers and parents with various levels of expertise who are interested in teaching mathematics with an emphasis on critical thinking. Also, this book will be of interest to mathematically-motivated children. Printable problem sets from the book and other supplementary materials can be found at mathcirclediaries with extension info. ## Frequently Bought Together - Mathematical Circle Diaries, Year 1: Complete Curriculum for Grades 5 to 7 - American Mathematical Society A Moscow Math Circle: Week-by-week Problem Sets - American Mathematical Society Math Circle by the Bay: Topics for Grades 1-5 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8264150-mathematical-circle-diaries-year-1-complete-curriculum-for-grades-5](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8264150-mathematical-circle-diaries-year-1-complete-curriculum-for-grades-5) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-21*