A modern Math Circle for ambitious young thinkers

Inspired by global Math Circles and Olympiad traditions, Astra Math Circle brings together small mentor-led cohorts, guided exploration, beautiful problems, and (soon) AI-supported practice for Grades 5–10.

Where curiosity becomes mastery.

What is Astra Math Circle?

Astra Math Circle is a premium learning organisation built around the enduring power of a Math circle—where learners, mentors, and ideas come together in a shared pursuit of mathematical discovery.

We draw from the legendary Math Circles of Russia, other global math circles, and Olympiad traditions across the world. Astra Math Circle adapts these ideas into a modern, digital-first environment where students learn not by memorising formulas, but by:

exploring
debating
reasoning
proving
solving
reflecting

Our goal is simple:

Nurture young thinkers who approach mathematics with clarity, confidence, and joy.

Astra represents the stars — aspiration and brilliance.

The Circle represents continuity, community, and perfection.

Our learners form constellations—connected, brilliant, ever rising.

Why a Circle?

Mathematical Perfection

A circle is symmetrical, elegant, and infinite.

In Astra, this becomes:

  • endless depth
  • structured reasoning
  • beauty in ideas

Community & Collaboration

A circle gathers people together. Students learn with and from peers, guided by mentors who ask questions rather than provide answers.

Continuity & Growth

A circle never ends; it moves forward without stopping. This reflects our philosophy: mastery is not a finish line, but a continuous journey.

What Makes Astra Different

1

Mentor-Led Exploration

Our mentors guide through questions: What do you notice? Does this always work? Can we generalise? Can someone propose another method?

Our sessions feel like guided conversations. Students think first, discuss next, and refine their thinking together. This is the core of every great Math Circle. We resist the temptation to explain prematurely. Students build the idea rather than receiving it.

2

Mathematical Thinking, Not Tricks

pattern discovery
reasoning
proofs
generalisation
abstraction

Not shortcuts, not speed-focused "tricks", not exam hacks. Students learn to approach problems like mathematicians—slowly, carefully, beautifully.

3

Two Complementary Session Types

Every circle uses a deliberate mix of:

Concept Sessions

Deep understanding

Problem-Solving Sessions

Discipline, strategy, contest-readiness

Each session ends with clarity: what we discovered, why it works, and how it connects to larger mathematical ideas.

4

Small Cohorts (8–12 students)

Depth requires personal attention. Every student presents, argues ideas, and receives personal guidance.

5

A Future-Proof System

Over time, students experience:

diagnostic tests
simulated test situations
individualised analytics
personalised practice
concept summaries
AI-supported practice (coming soon)

Programs Snapshot

Grades 5–6

Foundations Circle

Build early mathematical fluency through patterns, logical puzzles, structured thinking, and intuitive problem-solving.

Grades 7–8

Explorers Circle

Introduce number theory, algebra, inequalities, factorisation, modular arithmetic, and structured reasoning.

Grades 9–10

Olympiad Circle

Train deeply for problem-solving competitions such as AMC, IOQM, RMO through multi-step reasoning and proofs.

Experience Astra Through Our December Math Workshops

What your child will experience:

the Astra method for building curiosity and mastery in math
concept discovery
multi-step problem-solving
high-value discussion
safe, supportive community

Format:

6 live sessions60 minutes each

Tracks Available:

Grades 5–6 trackGrades 7–8 track