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The Math Academy is offered in-person at the University of Toronto – St. George campus.
Details
Math Academy is a challenging, one-week, intensive, enrichment experience for students in grades 9-12 with very strong mathematical thinking ability. Students are accepted into the program on the basis of their solutions to a problem set which is aimed at highlighting their ability to think mathematically and creatively rather than testing for specific curricular knowledge.
The program is typically run during the summer and march break. Each one-week term is a standalone special topics course that goes in-depth on a single topic. The topic will be creative, fun, and somewhat abstract; in other words, what mathematicians consider “real math.” Math Academy includes both lecture-style teaching and significant time devoted to independent and small-group problem-solving.
Math Academy will be organized in-person over March Break and Summer each year. See below for additional details.
Summer Math Academy 2025 (In-Person Program) - Applications open early July
Date: August 11 - 15 2025 (one week)
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 10am - 4:30pm
Instructor: Asia Majeed, PhD Candidate
Course Title: Calculus and Linear Algebra in Commerce and Economics
Course Description:
Suppose you are analyzing the performance of a finance. You want to understand how revenue changes with every additional product sold, or determine the precise quantity of goods that maximizes profit while staying within budget constraints. How do you model such a dynamic system of variables? In the world of commerce, decision-making is often driven by numbers, but more importantly, by how those numbers change. This is where the power of calculus comes into play. Calculus allows us to model and analyze continuous change, such as marginal cost and marginal profit, while linear algebra helps us make sense of systems involving multiple variables, like supply-demand networks or resource allocation models.
Throughout this course, we will explore how derivatives can guide pricing strategies, how integrals help us understand total accumulated costs, and how matrices model complex finance interactions. We'll uncover how mathematical optimization shapes logistics, inventory planning, and even marketing strategies. But this is more than just learning formulas; it's about adopting a way of thinking. With real-world case studies and applied problem-solving, you'll gain not only mathematical skills but also the analytical mindset of a strategic decision-maker ready to navigate the challenges of the modern finance world.
Cost
The cost of the program is $450+tax for the one week term.
Bursaries are available. Please wait until you've been accepted into Math Academy before requesting a bursary here.
Location
University of Toronto - St. George Campus (In-Person), Exact Room and Building location will be announced after your acceptance to the program.
Apply
Students must first apply for the program and be accepted in order to register. Successful applicants will be informed of their acceptance as soon as possible.
Application Deadline: Sunday July 20th 2025
Please note the application consists of two parts, a completed quiz and a short answer to what makes you interested in math academy. Applications will open in the first week of July. The links below will be updated once applications are open.