It is never too early to begin building logic skills! Sideways Arithmetic is inspired by Louis Sachar's "absurdist math problems" to help foster natural curiosity and love of learning.

Does one+one really equal two? Our exploration begins as students use symbols to hide numbers creating substitution ciphers to form and solve silly statements. We'll extend this knowledge to cryptography as we create, trade, and decipher secret messages.

Through classical logic games and puzzles such as Sudoku, Bridges, and Lockpicks, we will eliminate the impossible, realizing how knowing what couldn't have happened is a key tool in uncovering the truth.

Applying our problem-solving skills, next, students will release their inner "Sherlock Holmes" to master deduction, induction, and reasoning by solving mysteries and unlocking escape rooms. But the fun doesn't end there! Students will be excited to share their strange facts and even the results of their true/false quiz.

Our course concludes with a glimpse into formal logic with Knights and Knave puzzles, and a courtroom drama to determine guilt and innocence.

Sideways Arithmetic is a MathBait® favorite. Great for curious students, puzzle lovers, or advanced learners, we will build unbelievable skills that will help your child excel in mathematics, algorithmic thinking, and creativity, preparing them for a variety of interests including medicine, law, and technology.