Albany+ Math
Bringing Math To Albany Families
A.K.A.
Family Math Time!!!
Issue #11
Greetings Albany Families!
At its very essence, mathematics is the study of patterns. Mathematicians do three things:
* Mathematicians NOTICE patterns.
* Mathematicians DESCRIBE patterns.
* Mathematicians GENERALIZE patterns.
One of the most fun ways to interact with math/patterns is through games and puzzles. "Albany+ Math" (A+ Math for short) aims to bring to you fun math activities for the whole family. These games and puzzles are intended to be enjoyed together as a family. Project this page onto your big screen TV and go for it! Family Math Time! These activities can be done cooperatively, in competition, or side by side - whichever your family enjoys more (or whichever method will avoid family conflict!). Some of these activities are aimed towards specific age levels while others accessible to all ages. However, don't let our age recommendations limit you - try anything and everything on this page!
Math is a beautiful thing that is all around us and math is meant to be experienced, explored, and enjoyed! We invite you to join us in the journey of experiencing math together through A+ math this year.
WHICH ONE DOESN'T BELONG?
In each set of 4, which one doesn't belong? How do you know? Are there other possibilities? How many different answers can you come up with?
Discuss, chat, and even argue about which one doesn't belong.
Primary
Intermediate
Middle School
High School
Complete each puzzle by filling in the blanks. Can you find multiple solution?
Primary
WINDOW SUM
Using the digits 0-9, no more than once, complete the puzzle so that the sum of each side is equivalent.
Intermediate
PRIME NUMBERS
UUse the digits 1 to 9, at most one time each, to make 5 prime numbers.
Middle School
PERCENT OF A QUANTITY 3
Using the digits 0 to 9 at most one time each, place a digit in each box to create a true statement.
High School
FUNDAMENTAL THEOREM OF CALCULUS
Using the digits 0 to 9 at most one time each, place a digit in each box to make a derivative as close to 100 as possible.
WHAT COMES NEXT?
What will the next 3 entries in the pattern look like? Draw.
What will the 43rd entry look like?
Bonus: Can you figure out the equation for the pattern?
MATH ART CHALLENGE:
9-Pointed Star
Try your hand at this week's Math Art Challenge. Click here for detailed directions.
The Challenge: Construct an 8-pointed star, and possibly tile it?
Materials needed: Straight edge, writing utensils, paper, compass? (There are tutorials for both compass and no compasses below.)
Math concepts you could explore with this challenge: angles, circles, geometric construction, Islamic geometry, symmetry, tessellations, vertices/intersections
MATH GAME -
Mirror, Mirror
by Ben Orlin (math game genius)
Interested in more games by Ben Orlin? Check out his book:
"Math Games with Bad Drawings: 75 1/4 Simple, Challenging, Go-Anywhere Games―And Why They Matter"
game-4-mirror-mirror-1.pdf
What do you think the graph is about?
As you slowly advance through the slides
(click the right arrow button),
make predictions about the graph.
PUZZLE ME THIS, BATMAN!
ESTI-MYSTERIES
DID YOU KNOW?
*There are 31,536,000 seconds in a year.
*Americans eat 35,000 tons of pasta a year.
MATH FUNNY FOR YOUR TUMMY!
Q: What is Mulan's favorite math topic?
A: Reflections.
Q: Why did the two fours skip lunch?
A: Because they already 8!
I know a math teacher who has 12 children. She really knows how to multiply!
THINK AGAIN!
Einstein modestly said, “It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer.” This video is a shining example of what one can accomplish with a good dose of perseverance. On the surface, watching someone do a Sudoku puzzle would seem to be agonizingly boring. However, if you persevere through this video, I assure you that you will emerge amazed and with a smile on your face!