Albany+ Math
Bringing Math To Albany Families
A.K.A.
Family Math Time!!!
Issue #8
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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
SUM TO 1000 - TWO ADDENDS
Arrange the digits 1-6 into two 3-digit whole numbers. Make the sum as close to 1000 as possible.
Intermediate
DIVIDING FRACTIONS 4
Using the digits 1 through 9, at most one time each, place a digit in each box to create an equation with the greatest possible quotient.
Middle School
UNIT RATES WITH FRACTIONS 2
Using the digits 0 to 9 at most one time each, fill in the boxes to create a unit rate with the greatest possible value.
High School
IMAGINARY SOLUTIONS TO A QUADRATIC EQUATION
Using the digits 1 to 9 at most one time each, place a digit in each box to create a quadratic equation with an imaginary solution of the form ±𝒃𝒊 where 𝒃 is a whole number.
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:
Appollonian Gaskets
Try your hand at this week's Math Art Challenge. Click here for detailed directions.
The Challenge: Draw a large shape. Then place a large circle inside that shape, touching at least one edge of the original shape. Then draw the next largest circle you can, and repeat drawing the next largest circle you can. (See video below for examples.)
Materials Needed: Writing utensil, paper.
Math concepts you could explore with this challenge: : Ratios, radius, tangency (tangent circles), proportions, area, perimeter, fractals, geometry
MATH GAME -
Arpeggios
by Ben Orlin (math game genius)
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.
ONLINE MATH GAME -
City Guesser
PUZZLE ME THIS, BATMAN!
ESTI-MYSTERIES
DID YOU KNOW?
*Rice is the staple food for 50% of the world's population.
*Cats can jump up to 7 times their tail length.
MATH FUNNY FOR YOUR TUMMY!
There are three types of people in the world. Those who can count, and those who can’t.
Q: Why was the math class so long?
A: The teacher kept going off on a tangent.
Q: Why was the math book crying?
A: Because it had so many problems.
THINK AGAIN!
James Tanton explores the beauty of mathematics!
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