Math and Statistics Awareness Month began as Mathematics Awareness Week in April, through a proclamation by President Regan in 1986. It extended to Mathematics Awareness Month in 1999 and was renamed Math and Statistics Awareness Month in 2017. The focus has always been to communicate the importance of mathematics to a larger audience.
As we enter April, let’s participate by promoting awareness in school and the community. There are a multitude of activities that can be coordinated to have fun and be informative. Students may not always be eager to dive into mathematics, but here are some activities that could brighten their perspective:
For more ideas, check out Classflow's article on 10 Ways to Get Your Students Excited About Math Month!
Don’t let your school be the stopping point, though. Invite the community to participate in spreading awareness. You can do so by hosting a Math Night event. At this event, you can provide a variety of games and activities that allow people of all ages to participate and win prizes. You could also send information to parents on how to support their student(s) with math at home. This could be in the form of articles, videos, or quick tips. You could also take these opportunities to inform the community of how you use Knowre Math to provide a positive math experience for students.