Date
Thursday
Mar
20

March 20

World Maths Day

Dive into the world of numbers and equations this World Maths Day - make every count count and unleash the mathematical genius within!

Type
Day

Introduction

Get your calculators ready and your thinking caps on, because World Maths Day is coming up on March 20! Enshrined in the calendar by UNESCO in 2019, this day is devoted to celebrating the beauty and importance of mathematics, a subject that plays a crucial role in our daily lives. From the precise calculations used in building skyscrapers to the probabilities involved in your favorite board games, maths is everywhere! So, prepare to multiply the fun and subtract the fear on this exciting day. Let's dive into the marvelous world of mathematics, make every count count, and unleash the mathematical genius within!

World Maths Day Timeline

3000 BC
Earliest Maths in History
Ancient Egyptians use simple math for construction and commerce, marking one of the earliest recorded usage of mathematical principles.
300 BC
Euclid's "Elements"
Euclid, a Greek mathematician, publishes his work "Elements", shaping the foundations of mathematics for centuries to come.
1637
"La Géométrie" Publication
René Descartes publishes "La Géométrie", introducing Cartesian coordinate systems, fundamentally influencing the development of calculus.
1687
Newton's "Principia Mathematica"
Isaac Newton publishes "Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica", introducing laws of motion and universal gravitation, integral components of physics and mathematics.
1960
Computers and Numerical Methods
Increasing use of computers in the 1960s leads to the development of numerical methods and high-speed computations, revolutionizing many fields of mathematics.
2019
World Maths Day Establishment
UNESCO declares March 20 as World Maths Day to celebrate the beauty and importance of mathematics.

How to Celebrate World Maths Day

1

Participate in a mathematical contest

To make World Maths Day thrilling, you can participate in an online mathematics contest. There are many websites that organize these contests, with varying difficulty levels. Challenge yourself and improve your calculation speed and accuracy.

2

Math tricks and magic show

Invite your friends over and host a mathematics magic show. Amaze them with fun tricks like guessing a number someone is thinking of, or predicting the outcome of a dice roll using probability.

3

Bake a pi pie

Baking and math actually have a lot in common - they both require precision and attention to detail. You can combine these two by baking a pie and decorating it with the symbol for pi (π), or even trying to write as many decimal places of pi as you can fit on the pie!

4

Build geometric structures

Try building a geometric structure using toothpicks and marshmallows or other craft materials. This could be a fun way for kids to learn about different shapes and their properties while having fun.

5

Watch a math-themed movie

Cozy up with some popcorn and watch a mathematics-themed movie. Films like “A Beautiful Mind”, “The Man Who Knew Infinity” or “Hidden Figures” not only entertain, but also show the beauty and importance of mathematics in real life.

Why We Love World Maths Day

A

Maths is everywhere

We love World Maths Day because it emphasizes and makes us appreciate the fact that maths is everywhere, from the construction of monumental structures to our favorite board games. It highlights the ubiquity and importance of maths in our daily lives.

B

It encourages fun learning

World Maths Day makes learning maths exciting through various activities such as online contests and math magic shows. This paves the way for a more engaging and fun way to improve calculation speed, accuracy, and overall mathematical aptitude.

C

Maths is creative

We also love World Maths Day because it exemplifies how maths can be creative and amusing. Just think about baking a pie with the symbol for pi (π) or building geometric structures with craft materials - maths is not just about the numbers, it's also about utilizing creativity!