 Program Summary:
Cyberchase is a daily animated adventure series that engages 8 to 11 year olds in the fun and challenge of mathematics. Three young heroes (Jackie, Matt, and Inez) use math and brain power to thwart the dastardly villain, Hacker, in his mad quest to take over the cyberworld. In each episode, the kids are summoned into cyberspace, where they embark on exciting missions and travel to thrilling locations. To save the day, they must use logic and problem-solving skills. Each program ends with a catchy live-action segment, "Cyberchase for Real" that explores the show’s topic in the real world.
Cyberchase can be found on KNPB weekday afternoons at 4:00PM.
Goals of Cyberchase:
- Help 8 – 11 year olds develop and sustain enthusiasm for math
- Change students’ perceptions of math and foster an “I can do this” attitude
- Provide opportunities to develop skills in mathematics reasoning and problem solving
- Demonstrate the usefulness of mathematical thinking
- Get students to see math in the everyday world
Meet the Characters:
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Matt is an 11 year old cyber detective with a yo-yo, backpack full of gadgets, and a knack for uncovering clues.
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Jackie, also 11 years old, is smart, funny, and always has a plan. Sometimes her plans are a bit over-the-top, but she is on a mission to save the future of cyberworld.
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Inez at 4 years old, she is a little girl with a big vocabulary. She is curious about just about anything and everything.
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Digit is a loveable klutzy bird who is a first-class pal to the kids. He once worked for the evil Hacker, but now does all he can to help the cyberkids.
Available Workshops:
- Body Math:
Goals of this workshop include teaching young children an appreciation for math through fun and interactive math activities that combine with the PBS KIDS GO! program Cyberchase. Participants will also learn how to use the “Learning Triangle.”
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For more, contact Brooke Dutton, at 775.784.4555 or
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