CHASING EINSTEIN
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What is it?

The Chasing Einstein Challenge is a 9-week activity for 3rd-12th grade students designed to help them become creative and persistent problem solvers. The Chasing Einstein Challenge focuses on building a math mindset by having students work on unique math challenges, interacting with math mentors, and reflecting on their learning. 
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VIDEOS

Check out the Chasing Einstein videos. Each week students watch one of the  videos to help them understand the Standards for Mathematical Practice and what it truly means to be a mathematician.
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Math Challenges

The Chasing Einstein Challenge includes awesome math challenges for your students. Below are three of them. Take a moment to explore.
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How did this
​get started?

Dr. Kevin Smith created the Chasing Einstein Challenge in the Fall of 2017 as a way to introduce his K-8 Math Methods students to gamification and the Standards for Mathematical Practice. The game has evolved since that time. 
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ABOUT

Chasing Einstein was created by Dr. Kevin Smith and Brandi Antonsen Fiegen. Learn more about the background and history of this project.
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