Miscellaneous
Fun Friday Prep and Schedule for August 30, 2019
12 PM Central Time: Problem of the Week: Elementary 1 PM Central Time: Math Crafts and Projects 2 PM Central Time: Problem of the Week: Secondary Find the activities you\’re interested in below to see what you need to be ready. Problem of the Week: Elementary See how far you can get on this problem:…
Class Changes
Some of you have heard about new enrollment limits on some Teachable schools going into effect today. As far as I know, Math With Avrila is \”grandfathered\” due to previous enrollments. That said, some conflicting reports are going around among teachers who use Teachable, so I\’m going to mirror all courses on the main Math…
Sieve of Eratosthenes and Spring Break Update
Hello mathematicians, puzzlers, and other curious people! Here\’s an investigation about prime numbers that anyone who can multiply can do, if you\’re looking for something to do on your spring break. Feel free to use the comments section to post your investigation results. And, like I mentioned, if you want Calculus 1 for $10, sign…
Spring Break
Hello mathematicians, puzzlers, and other curious people! Remember, spring break is this week, so we won\’t have any of our usual classes, including Fun Fridays. See you next week!
Math Crafts and Projects Supply List 2019-2
The craft on Friday, January 18 will relate to fractions and geometry. In case you haven\’t heard already or it\’s slipped your mind, our schedule will change the week after this (January 25, 2019). This week is still on the original schedule, however. Supply list Colored paper OR markers/crayons/etc. and plain paper Scissors Printed and…
Schedule Change
Starting next week our Fun Friday class times are changing. Our new schedule will be: 12:00 Problem of the Week — Elementary 1:00 Math Crafts and Projects 2:00 Problem of the Week — High School As you can see, our age-specific classes will be before and after the all-ages Math Crafts and Projects class, to…
Math Crafts and Projects Supply List 2019-1
The craft on Friday, January 11 will relate to geometric constructions. Supply list: Drawing compass (free option: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Geometry-Printable-Cardstock-Safety-Compass-Template-2102136 ) Paper and pencil Markers/crayons/colored pencils/etc. Optional: tracing paper (for window decoration version, in which case markers are recommended) As always you may add materials as you wish to transform the project into something new.
Problem of the Week 2019-1
These problems are for the class sessions on Friday, January 11th. Try them before class and see what you come up with. You can use any strategy. Elementary Henry wants to make a chicken run at the back of the house. He buys 12 meters of fencing wire. What is the largest area run that…