On 9/11/08, stw wrote:
> Yes, Family Math events are typically elementary (grades K-5)
events, but I've helped host events at the Middle School level as
well. It's not difficult to produce large scale engaging activities
more suited to Math concepts like the Pythagorean Theorem or Solving
Equations algebraically. It just takes a little more creativity.
The rewards of sharing these concepts with parents, especially as
students get older, are very valuable!

>>>FAMILY MATH refers to typically annual events held at public
>> and private schools across the country in which parents and
>> their children are brought together to enjoy engaging
>> activities that familiarize parents with the Mathematics
>> concepts and objectives being taught at their school.
>
> It sounds like a great program, Tom. I'll see if I can find a
> copy of "Nachos and Numbers." Am I correct in assuming that this
> is typically a primary elementary school event?
>

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