Celebrate Pi Day with this set of 3 Pi Day reading comprehension passages with multiple choice questions. This product is about Pi Day, the annual celebration of the mathematical constant pi (π) that occurs on March 14th.

It is ideal for students in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5 to learn about the significance of this number and its applications in science, engineering, and art.

The passages include:

• The History of Pi Day: This passage explains how Pi Day originated, who popularized it, and how it is observed around the world.
• What is Pi?: This passage defines what pi is, how it is calculated, and why it is important for geometry and other fields.
• Peter’s Pi Day Experiment: This passage tells the story of Peter, a curious student who decides to measure the circumference and diameter of different objects to estimate pi.

Each passage is followed by 10 multiple-choice questions that test the student’s understanding of the passage. Answer keys are also included.

This product can be used as a whole-class activity, a small group discussion, or an independent assignment.

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