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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 a puzzle, board game and math-magic evening in the Chase
building at Dalhousie University. Contact us to book a place for your students. Supper is provided so please add
any food allergies.
What: Puzzles, Board Games & Math-magic Evening
Who: Grades 4+
Where: Room 119, Chase Building, Dalhousie University
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Date: 3rd Wednesday of every month
Monthly from September through May we host a puzzle, board game and math-magic evening in the Chase
building at Dalhousie University. Contact us to book a place for your students. Supper is provided so please add
any food allergies.
What: Puzzles, Board Games & Math-magic Evening
Who: Grades 4+
Where: Room 119, Chase Building, Dalhousie University
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Date: 3rd Wednesday of every month
Sample Material
Here are some videos of our work (Video 1)(Video 2) and some sample material.
Recommended links
Finding wonderful web sites is a challenge. Nova Scotia Math Circles recognizes the brilliance of 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
Amplify is a New York based education company that supports Polypad‐ the best online site for the virtual
manipulation of mathematical objects. The primary mover behind Polypad is David Poras. Thank you David!
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