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The Puzzling World of Paul Erdős: A Life in Combinatorics

Oct 31, 2023 | Sherwood Blog

Dive into the intriguing life of Paul Erdős, the math wizard of combinatorics! Our blog explores his remarkable journey, from groundbreaking theorems to a nomadic lifestyle. Join us in unraveling the captivating world of Erdős and his love for puzzles. Get ready for a mind-bending adventure

Effective Ways to Improve Study Habits for Your Child

May 16, 2023 | Sherwood Blog

Encouraging your children to develop good study habits early is one of the most important things you can do as a parent. Help your child develop a lifelong love of learning by setting up a study space without distractions, getting organized, and helping them to feel positive about their schoolwork.

Why Math Vocabulary is Important

Apr 25, 2023 | Sherwood Blog

Math vocabulary is more than just memorizing terms; it's essential for understanding concepts and solving problems. With precise and concise language, we can communicate complex ideas with accuracy and clarity, develop critical thinking skills, and break down problems into manageable parts. A strong grasp of math vocabulary is crucial for success.

Geometry Facts You Should Know

Apr 18, 2023 | Sherwood Blog

Geometry is a study that helps us discover and appreciate patterns, find lengths, breadth, areas, angles, and in short, make our understanding better when it comes to shapes and sizes in the world around us.

Landscape architecture and mathematics

Apr 2, 2023 | Sherwood Blog

Geometry is one of the most important math skills used by architects and engineers when designing a new building or landscape. Being able to think critically about shapes and forms plays a role in such tasks as calculating the area and perimeter of a structure or determining how many plants will fit on a green roof. Let’s find out more in this blog

Fashion Designers - How Do They Use Math?

Mar 21, 2023 | Sherwood Blog

Math is a crucial component of fashion design. Fashion industry producers use math to produce their clothing on a daily basis. Some of these tasks include fitting model garments, maintaining size uniformity, and mapping a two-dimensional pattern to fit a three-dimensional body Let’s take a look at some great examples in this blog.

The Unbelievable History of Pi

Mar 8, 2023 | Sherwood Blog

Pi is the most studied number in mathematics, and for good reason. The number pi is integral to our understanding of geometry. Pi has uses in physics, astronomy, and mathematics. Pi is used in architecture and construction as well and has been a vital part of everything from arches and bridges to the Pyramids of Giza.

Family math night

Mar 1, 2023 | Sherwood Blog

Math can be fun for the whole family! Play board games or do puzzles together, start a family activity or project, and discover ways to include math appreciation into your Family Game Night. Have a special math-themed family night and see how much fun you can have with numbers!