7th Grader Breaks School Pi Record!
One of the traditions in the math world on Pi Day is to see who can memorize the most digits of Pi, the spectacular irrational number in math that represents the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, but whose decimal equivalent runs on with no pattern and never comes to an end. Quantum computers have been able to calculate Pi up to two quadrillion digits, beginning with 3.14, hence marked as a day of recognition on March 14. Berkeley Hall's school Pi memorization record was last set in 2012, and this year 7th grader Krish P. broke the record, flawlessly reciting 150 digits of Pi. And what was his trophy? A pie of course - pumpkin pie by choice! Krish said his secret was memorizing in blocks of 10 digits, with lots of practice. Brando dL. was in second place, and is already planning to break the record next year. Other activities on Pi Day included deriving Pi, as they did in the ancient days, using string and yardsticks to measure the circumference of objects as large as the lunch tables and as small as a quarter, discovering the ratio to always be a close approximation of 3.14, depending on the accuracy of the measurements. And of course much pie was eaten, thanks to the generosity of junior high parents. Students will not only apply their knowledge of pi in junior high math, but throughout their academic career in math, science, and statistics, and it's fun to think of them taking memories of Berkeley Hall Pi Day with them!
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Located in Los Angeles, CA, Berkeley Hall School is a private, coeducational school for students in preschool through grade 8. Rigorous academics in a supportive atmosphere and grounded character development allow students to become fearless scholars and conscientious citizens - gain a love of learning, leadership with social responsibility, creativity with moral integrity, and self-esteem with compassion for others and the environment.