Easy as Pi(e)

by Nicole Ayers, Math & Science

Seventh grade brought an assortment of pies to measure radius, diameter, circumference, and area. We learned that pi, an irrational number commonly approximated as 3.14, is the constant of proportionality between the diameter and circumference of a circle. It is also used to find the area of a circle when multiplied by the square of its radius. What a tasty way to apply our math skills!