Pi Day Philippines

Feb 23, 2023

Pi Poetry

There are several popular poems about pi that have been written over the years. Here are a few examples:

  • "Pi" by Wislawa Szymborska - This poem, written by the Nobel Prize-winning Polish poet Wislawa Szymborska, explores the mystery and wonder of pi, and its significance in mathematics and science.

  • "Pi" by Kate Tempest - This contemporary poem uses the number pi as a metaphor for the infinite and the unknowable, and explores the human desire to understand and make sense of the world.

  • "What Pi Sounds Like" by Kelly Budruweit - This poem uses sound and language to explore the rhythm and patterns of pi, and the way it seems to reflect the natural world.

  • "Ode to Pi" by John C. Traupman - This lighthearted poem celebrates the joy and playfulness of pi, and the way it connects us to the larger universe.

  • "Pi" by Lillian Morrison - This children's poem uses playful language and imagery to introduce young readers to the concept of pi, and to spark their curiosity about mathematics and science.

These poems offer a creative and imaginative exploration of pi, and can be enjoyed by both mathematics enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates the beauty of language and poetry.

Feb 23, 2023

Write Haiku with Pi

A pi haiku is a type of haiku poem that incorporates the concept of the mathematical constant pi (π). Like traditional haiku, pi haiku usually consists of three lines and follows the 5-7-5 syllable pattern. However, pi haiku often incorporates mathematical or scientific language to create a theme or message related to pi.

Here are a few examples of Pi haiku:

  • Irrational Pi Endless, never repeating Mathematical truth.

  • Pi, mystery, Circle of unending length, Infinite nature.

  • Three point one four one, Non-repeating, non-ending, Pi, transcendental.

  • Pi, elusive, Endlessly expanding quest, Infinite numbers.

  • Pi, circumference, Divided by its diameter, Constant irrational.

Pi haiku can be a fun and creative way to explore the beauty and complexity of math and science.

Feb 23, 2023

Pi-noy Pi

We found some Filipino words that have similar sounding parts to the mathematical symbol pi:

  • Pilipino - This refers to the Filipino language or people, and the first syllable "Pi" sounds similar to "pi" in English.
  • Pintig - This means "beat" or "pulse" in Filipino, and the "pi" sound is similar to the first syllable of "pi".
  • Pintura - This means "paint" in Filipino, and the "pi" sound is similar to the first syllable of "pi".
  • Pinto - This means "door" in Filipino, and the "pi" sound is similar to the first syllable of "pi".
  • Piskal - This refers to a fiscal or financial officer, and the "pi" sound is similar to the first syllable of "pi".
  • Pilar - This is a Spanish-derived name that's commonly used in the Philippines, and the "pi" sound is similar to the first syllable of "pi".
  • Pintasan - This means "to scratch" or "to scrape" in Filipino, and the "pi" sound is similar to the first syllable of "pi".
  • Pipino - This means "cucumber" in Filipino, and the "pi" sound is similar to the first syllable of "pi".

Did you enjoy them? There's always more Pi in the Philippines!

Feb 23, 2023

Pi joke time!

Want to hear some pi jokes? Here are ten jokes related to the mathematical symbol pi!

  • What do you call a number that can't keep still? Pi-thagoras.
  • Why do mathematicians love pi? Because it's as easy as π!
  • Why was the math book sad? Because it had too many problems and pi-rates.
  • Why did the math teacher break up with her boyfriend? He was always irrational and never knew when to stop.
  • Why did the circle break up with the ellipse? Because it thought the ellipse was too eccentric.
  • What do you call a number that's always looking for trouble? Pi-rate.
  • What's the difference between a mathematician and a train? The train stops at stations, while the mathematician stops at the decimal.
  • Why did the pizza need a microscope? To see its pi-topping!
  • Why was the math book so full of itself? Because it had a lot of pi charts.
  • How many mathematicians does it take to change a lightbulb? One to calculate the circumference of the bulb, one to calculate the area of the room, and one to calculate the angle of the ladder needed to reach the bulb.

Good Pi jokes always are a lot of fun!

Feb 23, 2023

Here are some Pi Puns!

Puns are always fun. Pi puns? that's even better!

Here are a few puns for you!

  • What do you get when you take the sun and divide its circumference by its diameter? Pi in the sky!
  • Why did the math teacher get a sunburn? She spent too long trying to calculate pi on the beach.
  • I heard that math teachers like to talk about circles, but they just go on and on.
  • Did you hear about the mathematician who’s afraid of negative numbers? He’ll stop at nothing to avoid them.
  • Why is pi never lonely? Because it always has its decimal.
  • What do you call a snake that’s 3.14 meters long? A pi-thon!
  • Why was the math book sad? Because it had too many problems.
  • Why did the math teacher break up with the geography teacher? There was no common denominator.
  • Why was the math book sad? Because it had too many problems, and its solutions were irrational.
  • How do you cut a pizza into an irrational number of slices? You use pi-thonic division!

I hope you find these puns amusing!