Math Riddles, with Deema Kahwash
Math Riddles, with Deema Kahwash
We all are mathematicians, and mathematicians, more than anything else, are expert problem solvers. In this class, we will learn math by solving riddles and then diving deeper into the mathematical concepts explored in the riddles.
Deema Kahwash studies pure mathematics and STEM education as a rising senior at George Washington University. She's known she wanted to be a math teacher since she was in fifth grade. One of her favorite summers was spent interning at Pono in 2018, teaching ballet and math.
Day/Time: Mondays, 2:00-2:50 pm Eastern Time
Dates: 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27 (Summer A); 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31 (Summer B)*
*This is a continuous class. You are not required to sign up for both Summer A and B.
Ages: 10 to 14
Materials Needed: See below
If you have any questions, please email kay@pono.nyc
Materials List:
Tablet or Computer/Laptop (Mobile devices not recommended)
Adobe Flash Player
Something to write with
Something to write on (graph paper is a helpful tool but not necessary)
Calculator (occasional helpful tool but not necessary)