Fun Math at the Farmers Market
In this week’s installment of Talking Math, we’ll be sharing some tips on how to use a farmers market to make math relatable and fun. We’ll also be sharing some tips to help you boost your confidence in the process.
Math in… Solved Games
When playing a game, how do you know that the moves you make are the best? Click to learn how math can help find a winning strategy 🎲
Thrice Upon a Number: Even More Preschool Math Books We Love
In this week’s Talking Math, we gathered even more of our favorite math books for preschool and pre-kindergarten age kids. This is not an exhaustive list, so look out for more book recommendations from us!
Twice Upon a Number: More Preschool Math Books We Love
For this week’s Talking Math, we gathered some more of our favorite math books for preschool and pre-kindergarten age kids. This is not an exhaustive list, so look out for more book recommendations from us in coming weeks!
Once Upon a Number: Preschool Math Books We Love
Reading to your child is important. But you already know that.
So for this week’s Talking Math, we gathered some of our favorite math books for preschool and pre-kindergarten age kids. This is not an exhaustive list, so look out for more book recommendations from us in coming weeks!
Playing with Palindromes
Happy 5/21/25! Until May 29th, we’ll be celebrating mathematical palindromes, and sharing easy and fun ways for you to incorporate them into your child’s daily life.
Math in… Clothing Holes
If you rip your favorite pants, do they become your favorite shirt? Click to learn how topology can help pin down what we mean by 'hole' 🕳️
All About Octagrams
Octagrams, or 8-pointed stars, can be found as symbols in artwork in many cultures and religions. Click to learn about the history of octagrams around the world, and how to make your own!
At-Home Translational Tessellations
Tessellations are a fun way to explore shapes! From honeycombs in a beehive to tiles on your bathroom floor, you can find tessellations everywhere.
Patterns are Everywhere!
Once you start looking for them, you can find patterns everywhere! In this edition of Talking Math, our team provides helpful ways to look for and play with patterns during everyday activities.
Math in… Eyesight and Refraction
If you're having trouble focusing, you might need a little math in your life! 👁️ Click to learn how mathematics is used to correct eyesight 👓
Math in… Molecules
If you ever find yourself getting bent out of shape, maybe it's because you're attractive! Click to learn what math has to say about the shapes of molecules 🤔
Math in… Leaving a Tip
Tip like a pro with these pro-tip pro tips 💸 Swipe ➡️ to learn how algebra tricks can help with mental math!
Math in… Fraud Detection
Hey, lemme get them digits... I just need them for a little FRAUD DETECTION. 🚨 Click to learn how math helps to decide whether data sets have been altered! 🤔
Math in… Credit Card Interest
You will undoubtedly find this week's MIRL to be... of interest. Click to learn how math is used to set mortgage payments! 🏠
Math in… Quantum Computing
Are viable quantum computers on the horizon? We Shor hope so! Click to learn how mathematicians help speed up computers 🖥️
Math in… the Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon
The Oscars are this weekend! Who's your pick for Best Actor? Adrien Brody is looking pretty well-connected… ⭐ Click to learn what math has to do with Kevin Bacon🎬