Math Night Brings Harrison Families Together

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Teams of parents and students joined together recently for family math nights at , and Schools. holds their annual math night in May.

The focus of math night is to encourage families and students to work together to solve problems and discuss answers. Activities are developed to be grade-level appropriate, but students and parents may sample other math activities.

This year a science element was added to the evening, as math and science most often go hand-in-hand. Whether it was an exercise in balance or magnetics, students embraced the new additions. 

Examples of games were “Four In A Row—a Multiplication Strategy Game” or “The $1.64 Puzzle” where participants are tasked with taking 4 Quarters, 4 Dimes, 4 Nickels, and 4 Pennies and placing them in columns so the sum is $1.64. As always, the most popular and edible activity was Marshmallow Geometry.

“In addition to being a meaningful way to engage parents in the instructional program, this evening also serves to show parents how similar experiences in the classroom help children to develop a deep understanding of mathematics and science, essential learning as they continue in their school careers,” said Preston math teacher Helen Karasoulas.