Math with Mr. Mac.

2 findings could be evidence of new physics | CBC News Preliminary results from two experiments suggest something could be wrong with the basic way physicists think the universe works, a prospect that has the field of particle physics both baffled and thrilled.

Congratulations to Pi Day Pizza winners Ilsa and Nell and their friend Fiona who were randomly chosen from the selfie submissions on Pi Day, 2021. Thanks to Dominos Pizza for the pizza prize. It looked like everyone was having a good time on Pi Day!

Here's an article about intensive daily tutoring that has good results (American studies) in getting students up to grade level, especially in light of students falling behind with online learning and our present educational situation. The article suggests tutoring daily, during school hours, at school, with enthusiastic volunteers. This is an interesting idea worth considering. In the mean time, Schoolhouse.world could possibly fill this need for some families on a daily basis. While I am not very active in Schoolhouse.world (too busy here in Waterloo Region), I am a certified tutor there and heartliy support it's use. It is a Khan Academy spinoff with real people helping others. If you'd like more info, I'd be happy to discuss or direct you with this.

Research evidence increases for intensive high school tutoring One approach to help students make up for the pandemic year uses recent college graduates for intensive high school tutoring.

A wonderful quote from Kyne Santos () from Pi Day's Brunch, hosted by this past weekend, that totally resonates with me.