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School visits
We love mathematics!
When we visit your classroom we will simultaneously engage your struggling and gifted students with some playful
thinking.
We are aligned with the Nova Scotia Mathematics Teachers Association.
Contact us to organize a visit to your grade 1-12 classrooms.
What: School visit
Who: Grade 1-12 students
Where: Your school' s classrooms
Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM - visiting multiple classrooms.
Date: Book a school visit here
Family Board Games
The #1 objective of the math classroom in elementary school is not arithmetic, but to get students to think and
problem-solve. Board games are a celebration of problem-solving. That' s why board games and math education
belong together.
Let us put on a family puzzle and board game evening for your school community.
Who: Grade 1-6 students and their families
Where: Your school or a local library
Time: Evening
Date: Book a date by contacting us.
Evening at Dalhousie University
Monthly from September through May we host at the Chase building at Dalhousie University.
What: Math talks by faculty, Puzzles, Board Games & Math-magic. Snacks are provided.
Who: Grades 4+
Where: Room 119, Chase Building, Dalhousie University
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Date: 3rd Wednesday of every month
Please RSVP
Recommended links
Finding wonderful web sites is a challenge. Nova Scotia Math Circles recognizes these sites:
- Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival: https://jrmf.org.puzzle/. Former google executive Nancy Bachman is who we have to thank for this website of glorious puzzles‐ many accompanied by streamlined apps. Thank you Nancy!
- Global Math Project: https://globalmathproject.org/exploding-dots/. This is the brainchild of James Tanton‐ Mathematician at large at the Mathematcial Association of America. Exploding dots connects mathematical concepts in a way that makes us happy!
- Polypad: https://polypad.amplify.com/p. This is the best online site for the virtual manipulation of mathematical objects. The primary mover behind Polypad is David Poras. Thank you David!
- MathPickle: https://mathpickle.com/. This hosts a wealth of original puzzles, unsolved problems, games and inductive problem-solving challenges by our very own Dr. Pickle.
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