Join The Young People’s Project (YPP), the Cambridge STEAM Initiative, and Cambridge Public Schools for an unforgettable day of fun, movement, and math for everyone!
From interactive games to an inspiring documentary screening, this day brings together students, teachers, families, and community members for a hands-on experience that makes math engaging, inclusive, and joyful. (with lots of interactive games)!
🧠 Designed by Students, for the Community
Every activity at the Math Playground was imagined, built, and brought to life by Math Literacy Workers (MLWs)—dedicated students from local schools trained by YPP. They’ve spent the year learning, planning, and leading—and now it’s their moment to shine.
🙌 Come support their work, celebrate their leadership and experience math in a whole new way—you’ll see it move, run, and come alive like never before!
💥 Here’s What’s Happening:
🕙 10 AM – 12 PM | Math Playground
Step into four exciting lands—Number Discovery, Flagway, Algebra, and Fractions/Ratio—and explore math like never before!
Designed by Math Literacy Workers (MLWs), these youth-led games use real-world examples and teamwork to make math concepts fun and easy to understand.
🎬 10 AM – 1 PM | “Counted Out” Screening + Discussion
Watch this powerful film, a new hard-hitting documentary that shines a light on math as the foundation of democracy and economic opportunity.
The screening will take place during our math playground event
Stay for a community discussion on how math impacts social justice, equity, and change.
🍽️ 12 – 1 PM | Free Lunch for All Ages
Fuel up with lunch—on us!
🏃♂️ 1 – 3 PM | Flagway™ Tournament
Cheer on middle school players coached by high school MLWs in a high-energy, team-based math competition. Flagway™ combines running, scoring, teamwork, and math mastery—it’s where sports meet math confidence with numbers!
✨ You’re Invited! to a free, community-powered celebration of math literacy—designed by youth, for youth and families! 🎉
Register here:
https://www.typp.org/2025_cambridge_flagway_tournament
To watch Counted Out you must register first here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/counted-out-film-screening-at-the-math-playground-event-tickets-1308724152169?aff=oddtdtcreator
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