Pí, a rejtélyes szám

Projekt

Abstract

During the project, two 9th-grade classes worked in four groups to gain a deeper understanding of the Holy Grail of mathematics. They were investigating why such a strong fascination had developed around an endless series of
numbers. They proved with measurements that the quotient of the circle's circumference to its diameter is constant, They performed approximate calculations, just like mathematicians did in the past, discovered interesting historical
facts during their online research, created rhymes, generated poetry by exploiting the possibilities offered by AI, and even baked cookies using a cookie cutter made with a 3D printer. It turned out that some people organise gala dinners and world meetings, or spend years memorising digits in honour of the magic number, so they decided to
organise a birthday party this year for π, which is at the centre of their project. Deák Pí Day was held in conjunction with a non-traditional commemoration. The participants meticulously prepared the Pí Pavilion, programmed the Micro: bits of the neon sign, prepared for the Pí'Futam in the equestrian training centre, published the Deák Na'pi Lap, and then selected the best presentations to showcase to the regular patrons of the Pi'lvax café. By employing the methods of experiential pedagogy, the project showed that the joy of discovery is a powerful motivating factor for learning and integrating knowledge. In addition to its role as a knowledge mediator, it also provided opportunities to form, develop and strengthen key skills.