Lesson 1: The Geometry of the Pizza BoxWhy is it that we take a circular pizza, put it in a square box, and cut it into triangles? In this class, we don't solve for
Final LOL Problem:
If a $100 jacket gets 50% off, then an employee takes an extra 30% off, how much do you pay?
Answer: $35.
Bonus LOL: And the employee still asks, "Do you want to save 10% more by signing up for our store card?" math lol lessons
: Begin class by presenting half of a math joke or riddle on the board. Students must think logically about the math terminology to guess the punchline. Meme-Based Diagnostics Lesson 1: The Geometry of the Pizza Box
Lesson 2 — Fractions: Why the bottom matters Joke: A fraction's bottom is called the denominator because it “names the mate”—it’s the one that determines how many pieces you're sharing. Concept: Numerator = parts you have; denominator = how many equal parts total. To add, use a common denominator. To multiply, multiply straight across. One-minute demo: 1/4 + 1/6 Common denominator 12: 3/12 + 2/12 = 5/12 Practice:
Concept: a(b + c) = ab + ac
The LOL:
"Imagine you’re trying to cut across a rectangular park to avoid your ex. You walk 3 blocks east, 4 blocks north. How far is the diagonal shortcut? If you said 5 blocks, congrats—you just Pythagoreaned your way out of awkward small talk."