This article presents an activity based on the popular book and movie "The Hunger Games." The activity was designed to engage middle school students in using the mathematics found in the book. This activity provides a meaningful way to connect probability to a work of adolescent literature that related to, was interesting to, and…

Introduces a math club for girls developed by a middle school teacher designed to encourage more girls to become engaged in mathematics. Describes the background of this project, programs included in the project, and parent reactions toward the program. (KHR)