Pi Day｜一串数字引发的校园“数学热”

Because of the existence of "π" (pi), March 14th every year is regarded as a special day. This infinite non-repeating decimal is not only one of the most fascinating constants in the history of mathematics, but also symbolizes mankind’s continuous exploration of laws, order and the unknown world.

At Foshan ASJ, subject activities centered around π allow students to re-approach mathematics through games, challenges and explorations - not just as a subject to be mastered, but also as a way to understand the world and organize thinking. Students in different grades used their own methods to have an interesting and profound encounter with mathematics...

以国际数学日为契机，中学部数学KLA学科协会“ππ学社”精心策划并开展了“π・思”数学文化月活动，引导同学们从多个维度重新认识数学、感受数学的魅力。

作为本次文化月的第一项挑战活动，“智慧大脑”游园会将校园变成了一座开放的思维实验场。由协会学生与教师团队共同设计的各类趣味挑战项目，让全校同学在轻松愉悦的氛围中，主动尝试不同类型的数学问题，在实践中锻炼思维、收获乐趣。

Taking the International Mathematics Day as an opportunity, the Math KLA Subject Association carefully planned and carried out the "π·Thinking" mathematics culture month activity to guide students to re-understand mathematics from multiple dimensions and feel the charm of mathematics.

As the first challenge activity of this cultural month, the "Smart Brain" Fun Fair turned the campus into an open thinking experiment field. Various interesting challenge projects jointly designed by the association's student and teacher teams allow all students in the school to actively try different types of mathematical problems in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, exercise their thinking and gain fun in practice.

现场有超过30个数学游戏摊位，有人在“24点”挑战中不断组合运算符号，在有限的数字中寻找恰当的路径；有人在数独方阵中耐心推理，在九宫格之间寻找秩序与规律；也有人在火柴棒游戏中重新构建算式，在移动与改变之间寻找新的可能......

There were more than 30 stalls of mathematical games on site. Some students were constantly combining operational symbols in the "24-point" challenge to find the appropriate path among limited numbers; some were reasoning patiently in the Sudoku square matrix, looking for order and rules among the nine square grids; others were reconstructing calculations in the matchstick game, looking for new possibilities between movement and change...

空间思维同样成为活动的重要部分。魔方的快速复原、鲁班锁的结构拼接，让抽象的数学关系转化为可以触摸与观察的立体逻辑......

许多同学在挑战中反复尝试、改变思路，甚至协作完成挑战。有时答案并不会立刻出现，但正是在不断修正的过程中，思维逐渐变得清晰而有力量。

Spatial thinking also becomes an important part of the activity. The rapid restoration of the Rubik's Cube and the structural splicing of Luban Locks transform abstract mathematical relationships into three-dimensional logic that can be touched and observed...

Many students tried repeatedly during the challenge, changed their minds, and even collaborated to complete the challenge. Sometimes the answer does not appear immediately, but it is in the process of constant revision that the thinking gradually becomes clearer and more powerful.

游园会中，同学们不仅能尽情享受数学挑战带来的乐趣，更能跳出课本，触摸更广阔的数学世界 —— 从生活中的数学应用，到经典理论的渊源流变，再到数学产生的美学概念，深度感受数学的多元魅力。

During the fair, students can not only enjoy the fun of mathematical challenges, but also get out of the textbooks and touch the broader world of mathematics - from mathematical applications in life, to the origins and evolution of classical theories, to the aesthetic concepts generated by mathematics, and deeply feel the diverse charm of mathematics.

KLA学科协会认真组织，师生共同参与，佛山ASJ校园就这样成为了数学探索的乐园。后续的数学文化月系列活动也将持续以多元形式引领同学们探索数学世界，让大家在深度思考与实践探究中，感受数学的理性之光与创新之美。

With careful organization by the KLA Subject Association and the participation of teachers and students, the Foshan ASJ campus has become a paradise for mathematical exploration. The subsequent Mathematics Culture Month series of activities will continue to lead students to explore the world of mathematics in multiple ways, allowing everyone to feel the light of reason and the beauty of innovation in mathematics through in-depth thinking and practical inquiry.

对于小学阶段的学习者而言，数学的魅力往往始于一份简单而真实的好奇。

在小学部举行的第三届数学日活动中，速算挑战格外火热，各年级同学依次参与，在限定时间内完成计算任务。看似简单的比赛，却考验着孩子们的专注力、逻辑能力与对数字的敏感度。

For primary school learners, the charm of mathematics often begins with a simple and genuine curiosity.

In the third Mathematics Day activity held in the primary div, the speed calculation challenge kicked off. Students from all grades participated in turn and completed calculation tasks within a limited time. The seemingly simple competition tests children's concentration, logical ability and sensitivity to numbers.

当主持人宣布开始的那一刻，同学们迅速在数字间建立联结，在运算与判断中感受思维飞速运转的节奏。每一次成功抢答、每一个正确答案揭晓，都引发场下热烈的欢呼与掌声。

When the host announced the start, the students quickly established connections between numbers and felt the rapid rhythm of thinking in calculations and judgments. Every successful answer and every correct answer was revealed, triggering warm cheers and applause from the audience.

然而，比赛的紧张气氛很快被一场轻松的互动游戏所打破。AI互动环节“数字炸弹”成为现场最热闹的时刻之一。同学们通过不断缩小数字范围猜测答案，在逻辑判断与运气之间寻找平衡。

However, the tense atmosphere of the game was quickly broken by a relaxing interactive game. The AI interactive session "Digital Bomb" became one of the liveliest moments at the scene. The students guessed the answer by constantly narrowing the range of numbers, finding a balance between logical judgment and luck.

此外，小学部还将数学文化融入校园角落：教学区走廊张贴着数学家的名人名言，楼梯间讲述着数学家的探索故事，清晨的教室中播放数学系列视频，还设置了圆周率背诵挑战。全方位、沉浸式的数学文化环境，让孩子们目之所及皆有数学，在潜移默化中拓宽数学视野。

In addition, the primary school also integrates mathematics culture into corners of the campus: famous quotes from mathematicians are posted in the corridors of the teaching area, stories of mathematicians’ explorations are told in the stairwells, a series of mathematics videos are played in the early morning classroom, and a Pi recitation challenge is set. An all-round, immersive mathematical cultural environment allows children to see mathematics everywhere and subtly broaden their horizons in mathematics.

或许他们未必会长期记住“π”这个数字，但在尝试的过程中，孩子们将真切地意识到：数学并不只是课本中的题目，它同样是一段充满人类智慧的探索旅程。

当好奇心被点亮，学习便不再只是完成任务，而是一场主动的发现。

Perhaps they may not remember the number "π" for a long time, but in the process of trying, children will truly realize that mathematics is not just a topic in textbooks, it is also a journey of exploration full of human wisdom.

When curiosity is ignited, learning is no longer just about completing tasks, but an active discovery.