Math Challenge --- "Magic Squares"

Here’s another great Math challenge for the kids. It’s called the “Magic Square“. By the way, if you have been bitten by the Sodoku bug, you may take a liking to this one too. So watch out…

The origin of magic squares goes back to at least 1000 BC in China. It's still common in China today and can be found on buildings and artistic designs.

The magic square is a math matrix with the same number of rows as columns. The object is to fill the magic square with numbers. The magic square is not actually "magic" but is called that because the sum of any row, column, or diagonal is the same.

It’s a good Math game because it gets your students comfortable with numbers and its pretty cool the way it works out. Neat thing is students of all ages, elementary through high school can take part. The larger the matrix the more diffficult.

Anyway enough of my ramblings, check it out here.

They're pretty cool when you get the hang of it. Have fun with them.

Another Middle School Family Math Challenge

Hey there. Back again with another math challenge. Did you guys figure out yesterday’s math challenge: How long does it take your heart to beat a million times? and a billion times? Well, whether you guys figured it all out or not, hopefully you had fun and learned some good math in the process.

See, that's the whole idea. Getting your kids to see the fun and usefulness of math. So just keep encouraging them with their math and sooner or later they'll be loving math.

Today’s math challenge has to do with popcorn.(well sort of)
Each challenge has a problem, a tip to get you started and the solution. Each challenge also has additional problems as well as a description of where the math is used in the real world.

Remember to try to get the whole family to join in. Even though these math challenges are geared for middle schoolers, it's a good idea to have your younger kids get involved too. Who knows, the high school kids might want to show off a bit and show their math skills.

Check out the popcorn math challenge here.

Ok, you're on your own. See Ya.

Have Fun.

Middle School Family Math Challenge

These math challenges are meant to show your middle schooler the excitement, energy and problem solving nature of math.

Getting the whole family involved with math is one of best things you can do to get your child interested in math.

Each challenge has a problem, a tip to get you started and the solution. Each challenge also has additional problems as well as a description of where the math is used in the real world.

This first math challenge has to do with your heart beat. Ever wonder how many times your heart has beat since you were born? Hmm.
Check out the heart beat math challenge here.

More challenges through out week. See ya.

Happy math challenges.