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[email protected]This Columbus Day, Mathnasium Launches our Holiday Activity Series with two exciting programs in our Roslyn and Great Neck centers!
Understanding and applying mathematical principles in baseball has proven to give teams valuable insights that help them make strategic decisions on pitch selection, hitting approach, defensive positioning, and overall game management. Math Wins Games.
In many ways, the Fibonacci sequence is one of the crown jewels of mathematics. With its simplistic yet elegant internal structure, and its ability to describe the patterning of so many non-mathematical entities, the Fibonacci Sequence has taken on an almost mystical value for some people.
Fractals are known as geometric shapes that display similarity through their full range of scale—that is, they look the same no matter how big or how small they are. It’s pretty cool when you think about it and even cooler when you realize that they are found everywhere in nature! Read this article to learn more about Fractals found in nature.
Without math, would our seafaring ancestors ever have seen the world? Great mathematical thinkers and their revolutionary discoveries have an incredible story. Explore the beginnings of logarithms through the history of navigation, adventure, and new worlds in this blog: “Math On The High Seas”
This ideal ratio is used by many because of its apparent lure to the human eye. The Golden Ratio has been said to be the most appealing ratio and is therefore used frequently. Everything from commercial advertising companies, to painters, to even doctors incorporate this 'magical' ratio into their work.Learn more about the golden ratio in this blog
Sports are a great past-time, and getting the whole gang together to support your favorite team is a blast for the whole family! Sports can also be a great way to highlight math concepts to kids in a fun and relatable way. Click over to our blog to see 5 cool ways to find math in sports!
Summertime is the perfect time for hopscotch on the sidewalk, with a twist. Everyone knows how to play hopscotch, but by introducing math into the mix you can take this traditional playground activity to the next level. It may be old but it never fails to engage kids right on your sidewalk in front of your house, regardless of age.
The design of a roller coaster demands both creativity and thorough calculations. These calculations are strongly related to differentiation. For a thrilling ride, high speed and acceleration are needed. But for safety reasons, G- forces that people experience must be limited. Let's take a closer look at the math of extreme rides!
