International Pi day – 2025
We, at Beyond countables are committed to make learning a fun filled yet enriching experience. Celebrating Pi Day on March 14 (3/14, reflecting 3.14) honors this constant, which has fascinated mathematicians for millennia and continues to inspire both professionals and enthusiasts alike. Pi (π) is the mathematical constant representing the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, approximately equal to 3.14159. Its origins trace back to ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians and Babylonians, who approximated π long before its formal discovery. Archimedes of Syracuse made significant strides in calculating π in the 3rd century BCE, creating an early approximation. Over centuries, mathematicians like Madhava of Sangamagrama and John Wallis advanced π’s calculation and its infinite decimal expansion. In 1706, Welsh mathematician William Jones first used the symbol “π”. It was popularized by a Swiss Mathematician, Leonhard Euler. Pi has diverse applications in mathematics, physics, engineering, and computer science. It is integral in geometry, especially in calculations involving circles, spheres, and waves.
Beyond countables takes immense pleasure in organizing such an engaging full filled event. Through these activities we aim to create awareness about famous mathematical discoveries that could inspire the minds of the youth. Teaching mathematics is not just about making the students solve problems but create interest and love for the subject. Our Math tuition classes are designed to inspire students think out of the box and we always encourage and support them to display their skills beyond the walls of the classroom.
We conducted three events where the students from various grades portrayed their talent and got their knowledge base enhanced. The programme stated with students reciting the digits in the decimal expansion of π; followed by team work activities such as Jigsaw puzzle and word search. Students participated enthusiastically and thoroughly enjoyed the event. They made as poster on the “Applications of pi” to portray their creativity and other interpersonal skills.
