FREE Seminar for Math Kangaroo Center Managers
Topic: How to Make Mathematics Attractive: Historical Insights and Contemporary Strategies
Date: Saturday, February 7
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. EST (please convert to your local time)
Presenter: Prof. Michael Lambrou, University of Crete, Greece
Description: This lecture explores how mathematics can be made more engaging by combining historical perspectives with practical, classroom-ready strategies. Drawing on Plato’s view that mathematics should be taught “playfully and pleasurably” while fostering creative and independent thinking, the session addresses the modern challenge of students often finding math uninviting. Through examples from Recreational Mathematics, Professor Lambrou will present clever, accessible problems that complement the standard curriculum, capture students’ attention, stimulate curiosity, and encourage creative engagement. Participants will leave with ideas for making mathematics both enjoyable and intellectually stimulating.