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Math-terpieces

If you've never read the book "Math-terpieces: 

the Art of Problem Solving" written by Greg 

Tang, then you are missing out on an awesome 

book. Where else can you read a book of 

poems, find solutions to fun math problems, 

and learn about some awesome art? We were 

so inspired by what he wrote, we decided we 

must create our own version. We hope that you 

enjoy our book...and that you'll check out Greg 

Tang's book too.

In the Round

Learning about circles is not that complex.

You start in the middle which is called the vertex.

Learn about the encircling ray.

Please don't wait to learn this in May.

The circle is 360 degrees.

Isn't that info. just the bee's knees?

From the vertex to the ray is called the radius.

Learning this definitely is not hideous.

~Mariah

THE ODD FACE

Some people say that this face is mod.

Others may think that it's rather odd.

In math you often see, odd numbers like one,       

      five, and three.

Some other odd numbers are seven, nine, and    

     thirteen.

The even numbers think that we are mean.

We separate all of them, we're the numbers in 

     between.

~Terrence

The Points are Clear     

The point of this poem is clear to see.

Decimals are as easy as 1, 2, and 3.

Decimals are used in different ways.

Like ordering, place value, and the things for which we 

     pay.

Without decimals well there would be no say.                                                                                                   

It's good to know about decimals all the time.                                                                                                               

This poem is about decimals and it all rhymes.

~Kayla

Irregular Shapes

Can you find a group of eight

In this picture of irregular shapes?

Look and find and you will see

That in one group there's a total of three.

If you don't know what irregular means,

It has equal sides and it doesn't lean.

You probably know that it's a shape,

There's more to it, make no mistake.

Irregular mean not the same size.

I've of all this with my own mind.

~LaWanda

Sameness  

This artist made a masterpiece of congruent  

     shapes. 

You'll notice the flowers are mostly the same 

     shape. 

Add a similar size in these flowers nine. 

You'll find they're congruent all the time. 

~Jada                                                             

The Freaky Fraction

Looking at the eye,you'll see a fraction.

To find it out correctly may take a bit of action.

If you guess that is one-third,

You might be a bit silly or even a bit obsurd.

See when you take a look, you might try to find 

    contractions. 

But all you see here   is one mighty fractions. 

I guess the time is drawing near 

I'm sure the answer you really want to hear. 

If the answer that you're thinking is 1/4,

You're absolutely right; you won't be banned 

     up north.

~Ladarrius

How Many Clouds Do You See?

Look at the sky. Tell me what you see.

Parts of a whole, is what it is to me.

In Math with numbers, we call it divide.

Separating equal parts is easy. From it you 

     shouldn't hide.

Since you will like this division because it's 

     really great.

Division of numbers, great and small,

It's all fun;that's not up for debate.

Division is cool and it will always be.

Come and solve some problems; just you and 

     me.

~George

Foursome

Look at this art

How many factors of four can be seen in your 

    heart?

Factors of four are 1,2,and 4.

Multiples, though, are a bit more.

Twenty-four,twenty,twelve,and eight.

Learning four's multiples can be really great.

~Chey

This piece of art is not odd but even. 

I hope you will find it very achieving!

Even numbers like 2, 4, 6,and 10,

Will educate you every now and then.

Then when you go to school you can say,

I learned Even numbers in just one day!

With you're head up high you'll feel like a great,

Because 100 will be your rate!

~Amaya

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