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Primary School Math Department: An Exciting Journey of Mathematical Exploration

October 21, 2024

As September comes to an end and October begins, the students from grades four and five at the Puxi campus are embarking on an exciting journey of mathematical exploration. Today, our classroom transcends mere formulas and numbers; instead, we’re diving into vibrant stories that showcase the charm of mathematics in daily life. Through these stories, we hope to inspire their thinking and ignite their passion for math.


Math is a highly abstract language, but in these stories, it becomes a tangible sword in the hands of the protagonists, helping them solve real problems. In "Sir Cumference and the Off-the-Charts Dessert," the children are encouraged to discover and pose math questions to help Pia’s and Bart’s dessert be selected for the annual Harvest Festival. They explore what presentation style is most captivating and how to collect and analyze voting results to choose the most popular dessert. These questions encourage them to use creative thinking to solve problems. Pia and Bart use different methods to showcase their desserts—Pia arranges colorful candies around the edge of her pie like a pie chart, while Bart stacks cookie jars to create a 3D bar graph—the children are prompted to think critically and identify the strengths and weaknesses of each approach.



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Math is not just a subject, it exists everywhere in our lives. In "Math Curse," the lighthearted and humorous stories help children see the close connection between math and everyday experiences. The various math problems and clever solutions presented in the book encourage kids to develop their logical thinking and problem-solving skills to solve their problems in daily life. The children also get the idea to create posters, choose a math concept that interests them, or transform everyday dilemmas into math problems and find solutions with steps and explanations.



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Through this vibrant reading experience, the children subtly develop their critical thinking skills and confidence in problem-solving. They understand that math is not just formulas in a textbook but a valuable tool that helps them analyze and understand the world around them.


Math may seem calm and serious, but after exploring its history and fairy tales, it becomes vibrant and closely connected to everyday life. The origins of mathematical units feel like an exciting adventure, as children trace the stories behind these units in "Millions to Measure." After reading, they discover how units have evolved with time and across different countries, and how they have been defined, overturned, unified, and used in various contexts. With playful language and amusing illustrations, mathematical knowledge becomes delightful and engaging. Each mathematical unit stands as a witness to history, embodying the essence of human wisdom. By creating posters to showcase their understanding, the children use their creativity to challenge their peers, reinforcing their learning and confidently presenting their accomplishments.




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In "One Hundred Hungry Ants," children discover the connection between "making an organized list", “division” and fairy tales. This book not only presents the amusing scenario of 100 ants marching in different formations but also teaches kids how to explore various combinations and arrangements. The unexpected blend of complex mathematical logic with lighthearted text makes this book particularly beloved by the children. After reading, some even followed the author’s lead, using their math knowledge to create their mathematical fairy tales. The reading experience increases their interest in math, allowing them to enjoy math further and reinforce their understanding of the subject through storytelling.



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Written by Jie Zhou

Pictures by G4-G5 Math Teachers

Edited by Cong Luo, Judah Kuhn