Mathematicians and Choreographers Use Dance to Teach Mathematics http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2008/0503-do_the_math_dance.htm

I am thrilled to be starting a new year at TCPS with so many new ideas floating around! To go along with our new exterior and interior upgrades, we also have a plethora of new technology available. In addition, the … Continue reading →

I recently asked 6th graders in homeroom to write one word to summarize their year. Some of their words included: different, freedom, enlightening, challenging, exciting, and groovy. I have to agree! The middle schoolers have already had a chance to … Continue reading →

Hey Parents- Here’s an article that might help answer a few questions from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (www.nctm.org). Click here!

Fifth graders have spent the past couple weeks exploring some ideas of geometry and really getting into their work! They have been developing understanding about what area actually is, as well as coming up with efficient ways to find the … Continue reading →

This question was posed on the March Math Olympiad for 5th and 6th graders. Can you figure it out?? Leave  a comment with your strategy! A toll bridge charges $4 for a car and $6 for a truck. One day … Continue reading →

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Coming soon to a math room near you… PI Day!!! π is the symbol for the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Pi = 3.1415926535… Pi Day is celebrated by math enthusiasts around the world on … Continue reading →

Recently, 7th graders brought a lesson to life when learning about similar figures. We went outside armed with yard sticks to determine the height of the tether ball pole. Students were unable to measure the pole but instead had to … Continue reading →

How few times can you weigh 9 identical cookies on a balance scale to find the one with a gold ring inside?