{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6717f150c054f53907340e76/69b48704559de2c63460a24a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep. 11, \"HFCA Math Night 2026 – Why Math Matters | Featuring Aniyah Harris\"","description":"<p>In this special episode of the <strong>HFCA Podcast</strong>, host <strong>Mr. Thompson</strong> sits down with student <strong>Aniyah Harris</strong> during <strong>Math Night 2026</strong> at Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy. Aniyah shares her experience participating in the activities, learning how to play blackjack (21), and how math games can make learning fun. The conversation also highlights how great teachers like <strong>Mr. Patterson</strong> are helping make math more engaging for students. Aniyah explains why math has become one of her favorite subjects and how it connects to real-life goals like becoming a <strong>nurse</strong>, where calculating dosages and understanding numbers are essential. From homework struggles to real-world applications, this episode shows how <strong>math is all around us</strong> and why it’s important for students to build strong math skills for the future.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Topics in this episode:</strong></p><p>• HFCA Math Night 2026</p><p>• Learning math through games like Blackjack (21)</p><p>• Making math fun in the classroom</p><p>• Real-life uses of math</p><p>• Why math matters for future careers</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Hosted by:</strong> Mr. Thompson</p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Aniyah Harris</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy Middle School</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Listen, learn, and celebrate the power of math at HFCA.</strong></p>","author_name":"HFCA Podcast Network"}