On Saturday, March 14^th, math lovers around the world will celebrate National Pi Day, an occasion to learn about, explore, and celebrate the near-mystical properties of Pi. Mathnasium of Avon, an after-school program providing enrichment and math help to students of all ages, is excited to present a short explanation of this crucial constant number, and some examples of why it’s so important.

Represented by the Greek number “π”, Pi is the ratio between a circle’s diameter and its circumference. This means that the measurement of the outside of a circle divided by the length of a line running through its center is approximately 3.14159, no matter how large the circle is.

Although it has been calculated to a trillion digits past its decimal point, Pi is an infinite number that continues infinitely without repetition or a pattern emerging. This number is more than just a curiosity, due to its importance in solving a wide variety of geometry and physics problems. In fact, understanding Pi has allowed mathematicians to calculate the exact volume of the entire universe! More commonly, though, it is used to describe the volume of a cylinder or find the area of a circle.

In addition to math tutoring help, Mathnasium of Avon tutors provide personalized instruction to help struggling students succeed and advanced students leap ahead. To find out how this after-school program can help your child understand math, visit their website now or just call (860) 785-6284 to schedule a visit to the tutoring center or arrange for a free trial.