Summer of Math: Interactive Math Adventure Trail Launches at Boston Children’s Museum
MathTalk and partners to launch three more MathTrails throughout
Cambridge this month
at Magazine Beach, Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. School, and in The Port
BOSTON, MA— August 14, 2023 — In an
exciting collaboration to boost math education, Boston Children's Museum is
teaming up with MathTalk to launch a brand-new MathTrail — an outdoor math
adventure designed to unleash a “Mathsplosion” in the Greater Boston community.
Spanning the Harborwalk outside the Museum, the interactive trail brings the
enchanting world of math to life in a whole new way.
As families embark on this math-filled journey, they will
encounter a vibrant array of mathematics-related concepts seamlessly integrated
into the trail's design. The trail offers interactive experiences, enhanced by
augmented reality like the use of the Measure! Everything! App. The installations
and their digital experiences through the app simplify complex math concepts
for young minds, such as identifying shapes, comparing gull and T. Rex
footprints, and understanding Venn diagrams. With every step, children are
immersed in a playful blend of creativity, curiosity, and learning, forging a
deeper connection with math concepts beyond the classroom.
“We are happy to bring interactivity to life through this trail
at Boston Children’s Museum,” said Omo Moses, Founder, MathTalk. “Boston
Children's Museum has been an excellent partner in this endeavor, sharing our
passion for igniting a love for math in young minds. Together, we believe that
the power of interactive learning experiences embedded in their community can
spark curiosity and make math enjoyable for children.”
"We are delighted to collaborate with MathTalk on this
innovative project," expressed Carole Charnow, President & CEO, Boston
Children's Museum. "The MathTrail embodies our commitment to creating
meaningful and playful educational experiences. This math adventure will
undoubtedly captivate young learners and nurture their love for exploration and
discovery."
With the Museum welcoming an estimated 400,000 visitors
annually, the MathTrail's reach is poised to extend far beyond the Museum
walls.
As math scores persistently decline across the nation,
including in Massachusetts, interactive math learning can serve as a
powerful tool to revitalize and uplift students' academic performance. The
trail is the first of four math adventures set to launch this Summer, marking
the expansion of MathTalk's mission to ignite a passion for math through a
summer full of interactive learning experiences in the heart of Greater Boston
and beyond. The upcoming trails are set to launch in August at Magazine Beach,
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School, and in The Port neighborhood in
Cambridge.
With 14 MathTrails in communities and 20 in development with
partners, MathTalk envisions creating 100 MathTrails in the next decade
bringing math education to communities far and wide.
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