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 Q: What grade level is Arithmetickles best suited for?
A: There are several Arithmetickles programs available. We offer a performance designed specifically for students in grades K-3, and another that is appropriate for grades 4-6. Arithmetickles can be designed to address math levels specific to one grade. Additionally, we have a special middle school program for grades 6-8. Our exciting Math Night assembly format is flexible and can be presented as a grade specific or general student-parent event.
Q: Is the show based on a specific math method?
A: Not at all! The math used in Arithmetickles is of general knowledge and focuses mainly on the fundamental operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. In the program for 4-6 grade students, percentages, fractions and problem solving may be included as well. Students from the middle grades work with mental math puzzles and explore the wonders of number magic.
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Q: Do the students need special preparation before the show?
A: No. All Arithmetickles skits are based on everyday knowledge and general math. The host has a wide variety of material and games to choose from and his experience with interactive programs makes him an expert at selecting the “right” material for every audience.
Q: Is Arithmetickles appropriate for Kindergarten?
A: Absolutely! There are games created especially for younger students who have not yet learned specific math skills. The games include counting, sorting and identifying shapes. Kindergarteners enjoy the excitement and spectacle of live theatre.
Q: Exactly what do the students get out of Arithmetickles?
A: Arithmetickles provides students with the opportunity to explore the most imaginative and entertaining aspects of math. The program encourages creativity and allows students the chance to boost their problem solving skills while strengthening their imaginations. Students participate in the learning process and are encouraged to present themselves at their best, thus increasing confidence and self esteem. Most importantly, the underlying message in Arithmetickles is that math is something that students can actually like and enjoy and not something to be afraid of.
Q: Do all the children get to participate?
A: Yes! While many children will join the host on stage, those children who do not are encouraged to perform slow motion movements, mime and sound effects that are directly related to the stage activities. In addition, children in the audience are often asked to answer math questions together with those on stage, keeping everyone “on their toes” throughout the show.
Q: Will one of the actors on the video be hosting our program?
A: The performers who work with Children's Theatre Center are all superb, professional actors with rich backgrounds in improvisational theatre and comedy. They go through rigorous rehearsals and long-term training before becoming Arithmetickles hosts. Our full time Arithmetickles hosts travel throughout the United States and Canada and have received the highest evaluations from audiences. As Arithmetickles grows in popularity we will be adding more hosts to our roster. Our actors are assigned on the basis of their availability and while one of the performers in the video may be your host, this is not guaranteed. We can assure you that all of the actors conform to our exceptionally high standards.
Q: How do you select volunteers?
A: Because we are not familiar with every student, we rely upon two teachers or administrators to choose mature, well behaved students who would be comfortable on stage and able to actively participate in the math related skits. Generally speaking, a total of 8-10 boys and girls, per grade level, are needed. Prior to each segment, the program host will announce how many children from a specific grade are needed and at that time the teachers or administrators should send the necessary number of students to the stage.
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