Halloween Fun Meets Math Class: A Lesson on Finding the “Best Fit”

Halloween Fun Meets Math Class: A Lesson on Finding the “Best Fit”

This Halloween, I decided to add a little twist to our G12 math lesson by dressing up as a PE teacher! It was part costume, part joke, and a perfect opportunity to make connections between fitness and math.

We dove into the concept of the “best fit line,” a technique used to model data with a linear trend. But this time, the lesson was mixed with a bit of exercise inspiration. I wanted students to see that math isn’t just a subject—it’s part of life, just like staying active. Exercise, after all, is a fantastic way to release endorphins, improve focus, and boost learning, which I even put up on the board as a bonus reminder.

It was great to see students engaged, laughing, and connecting the dots between movement and math. Sometimes, all it takes is a small twist to make learning memorable! Here’s to finding the best fit in math and life.

Angela Talarn Zaragoza,

AISZ US Math