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ESPAÑOLA — Fifth and sixth grade students can discover the joy of math at Northern New Mexico College this summer. In the Math in Mosaic summer camp, students get to see a side of math they have never considered. Rather than a traditional math class, students will solve puzzles and games, then discover the hidden math that was used without them realizing it. 

“Math instruction can show us some of the worst things about math, and we very rarely see the fun side,” said Heather Pierce, STEM holistic advisor for math. “In this camp, we will explore some of the fun parts of math. We will solve puzzles and play games, learn about weaving and crafting, and show how it is all connected to mathematics.”

All math abilities are welcome at this two-week camp. Students will enjoy math circles, collaborative problem solving, puzzles and mathematical games. Topics include number theory, combinatorics, graph theory, geometry, probability, algebraic reasoning, logic and proof. There will also be afternoon enrichment activities with the Española Fiber Arts Center. 

The camp is led by educators including MathAmigos Co-founder James Taylor and Northern New Mexico College Math Department Chair Ana Vasilic.

Math in Mosaic runs from 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., June 8-12 and June 15-19. The program costs $125. Full and partial waivers are available.

Registration ends May 31. Sign up at https://www.mathinmosaic.org/apply.