The Mathematics Circle is designed to teach mathematics as a thinking tool more than as a computational tool.  As such it will benefit students, whose studies lead them into any problem solving discipline, including fields as far removed from mathematics as economics, chemistry, engineering, or even business. The mission of the Mobile Mathematics Circle is to introduce students to mathematics as a creative thinking tool through problem solving. The   student who will contribute to the nation's space exploration efforts must learn early to grapple with problems where work is required even to understand the question, and where the hardest part of a solution may well be to identify or even create an appropriate mathematical technique.  The Mobile Mathematics Circle will help students take their first serious mathematical steps.

The weekly meetings of a mathematics circle are more structured than those of the typical math club. A specific topic is chosen for each session. The relevant theory   serves as a basis for solving problems grouped around a common theme. Thus, students receive systematic training in mathematical problem solving. They are provided with  the tools and exposed to the necessary techniques, but most importantly, they are given the opportunity to apply these with imagination and originality both during the Circle meetings working with others and at home  attacking homework problems on their own. The students learn that solving a good problem is not a five minute affair, but one that could last hours or even days, requiring both intense concentration and enthusiasm.

The Core goals of the project are:

1) To increase the knowledge and conceptual understanding of students in mathematics. To help students develop analytical thinking skills.

2) To help students develop creative thinking and problem solving skills.

3) To excite the minds and spirits of young students to pursue further study in mathematics and science.

4) To provide enrichment in mathematical topics to stimulate interest in mathematics and help prepare students for future study of mathematics.

5) To end the isolation of young students by bringing them together to discuss, argue and collaborate.

6) To offer guidance from working mathematicians.