Mathematical Inception

Building Foundations of Mathematical Thinking

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Mathematical Inception is a free, residential summer workshop that transforms recent 10th-standard graduates into confident mathematical thinkers. Through collaborative problem-solving, proof-writing, and guided inquiry, students learn to think like mathematicians while experiencing the joy of discovery. To explore more details, visit the past edition’s web pages:

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Who is it for?

Students who have just completed 10th standard
Curious minds who enjoy puzzles, patterns, and reasoning
Learners ready to collaborate, discuss, and build arguments step by step </aside>

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What a participant experiences?

Foundations: statements, negations, quantifiers, sets, functions, divisibility
Applying mathematics: proving selected theorems from higher secondary topics
Creating mathematics: observing patterns, making conjectures, and proving them
Beyond math: higher studies exposure, music night, movie night, and sports sessions
Guest lectures and sessions have featured faculty and researchers from IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, and more. </aside>

Glimpses from Past Editions

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Newspaper coverage in 2024

Mathematics, Musings, and Memories: Our Reflection of Mathematical Inception 2024

Two students share how Mathematical Inception’24 became more than just a math workshop — it became a turning point in how they saw learning, confidence, and themselves. Their honest reflections say it all. Take a few minutes to read their story.

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Group photo from MI’25