Can You Escape From Convention? Math-style.
Part of PDTCA 2026
Thursday 19 February 2026·5:20 pm
Watch your students engagement persistence with Math problems increase exponentially when they are framed in the context of an escape room. This one-hour session will place participants in small teams to race against the clock to solve a series of puzzles in order to "escape". Puzzles are grade 8 and 9 level, all supplies provided. Just a sense of humor and willingness to do Math is required. Tips and strategies for designing your own escape rooms will be discussed.
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