Best Gifts for Math Geeks and Math Teachers

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Best Gifts for Math Geeks & Math Teachers

This page has my favorite gift ideas for math geeks, math teachers, and general math lovers. Everything from ties and shirts with "pi" on them to old collectible calculators and slide rules. Here are some truly funny and serious gifts for math geeks!

Impress them with a special math themed gift. They will treasure it, and remember your thoughtfulness.

This was going to be a "Top 10" list, but I couldn't limit myself to just 10....... So here are all of my ideas!

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Pi Symbol Shaped Pizza Cutter

A Pi to Cut a Pie!

NUOP PI Pizza Cutter - Black

Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Hmmm.... This is an ideal gift for the college math student who may eat a lot of pizza! But I think this kitchen gadget is so cool that I would even give it to my high school math teacher. It's sure not something he probably already owns.

Pi Symbol Shaped Cufflinks

Great Accessory Idea for Him or Her

Pi Symbol Cufflnks 3.14 Cuff links Silver Cuff-Links

Amazon Price: $28.99 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

This would make a great graduation gift for the mathematician... It's just the right accessory item to wear to make a good impression.

Funny Gag Gift for the Math Teacher

"Math Teacher Parking Only... All Others will be Divided"

MATH TEACHER PARKING school kids class sign

Amazon Price: $21.95 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Put this sign up in their driveway, parking space, or garage for a really fun surprise gift! I'm sure they'll find this quite hilarious!

Classy Pi Tie for Him

Nice Design, has Pi out to the 50th decimal place!

Men's Pi To The 50th Decimal Extra Long Silk Tie by Mr. G33K in Green

Amazon Price: $27.95 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

This silk tie looks like a well-made tie. The pi symbol lies over top of the numbers. True math geeks will be able to verify this tie's mathematical accuracy. (I hope!)

Math Themed Clock - Unique Gift

Equations instead of numbers!

DCI Pop Quiz Wall Clock, Matte Black

Amazon Price: $21.40 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

I like this clock, and so do most of the reviewers. It would make a nice, unexpected gift. It would look great on the wall of an office or classroom.

A Book that Requires Great Mathematical Thinking Abilities

Many reviewers think that this is the best puzzle book!

My Best Mathematical and Logic Puzzles (Dover Recreational Math)

Amazon Price: $1.47 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

A Birthday or Party Surprise Idea

Serve up Pi shaped Ice Cubes! See how long it takes for the math geeks to notice :)

Pi Symbol Ice Cube Tray

Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

What's that ice cube in my drink? It's a pi symbol!

"I'll do the Math. You do the English."

Great Shirt for the Math Nerd

T-Shirt For Pi Day... or Any Day!

The first 4493 digits of Pi were used to construct the Pi symbol itself

Pi By Numbers

Amazon Price: (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

That's right, the first 4493 digits of Pi are actually printed on this shirt!

You could buy this as a gift for a math major, math teacher, or for a math geek's birthday... If you already have a birthday gift, you could always buy it as a Pi Day gift! (Pi Day is March 14th.)

Math Equations Silk Tie

Featuring Real Math Equations and Math Terms

Math Equations Silk Tie

Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Algebra, Trigonometry, and Calculus terms and equations.

Beautiful Math Jewelry Gift for Him or Her!

A Beautiful Gift for Math People

Fibonacci Chaos Spiral Pewter Pendant Necklace

Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Based on the real math concept of Fibonacci Fractal Geometry. Not as famous as Pi, but the obscurity might make this gift more impressive. Read about Fibonacci numbers here.

Unique Geometry Themed Gift

Triangle with Rulers Cufflinks

Triangular Ruler Cufflinks-CL-0061

Amazon Price: $45.00 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Great gift idea for him. These cuff links are the perfect math themed suit accessory. High quality craftsmanship. Includes gift box.

Cool Gift Idea: Funny DVD Series about Geeks

Laughing all of the way...... And the mathematic & physics problems on the chalkboards are real in this show! So your geek can pause the show and really mull over them :)

The Big Bang Theory: The Complete First Season

Amazon Price: $16.34 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

As one reviewer sums it up, "Great fun for geeks... and everyone else." It you want to buy a gift that the whole family (well... teens & adults) will enjoy, this is the one!

Both the writing and acting in this series is superb. If you haven't seen it, you are missing out :)

Magnet Balls - Bucky Balls - Hours of Fun!

These are very entetaining... Check out the reviews!

Magnet Balls Black Edition : The Original 216 Pc Magnetic Rare Earth Magnet Puzzle in Collector Tin (5mm)

Amazon Price: $21.95 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Bored at the party? Take out these magnets and start having fun! Great fun for any time.... These magnets are super strong and you can make spheres, spinning tops, and all sorts of fun things. These are my top gift for any geek or nerd - not just a math one.

A Book of Clever Math Jokes

Great Book for Math Teachers

Math Jokes 4 Mathy Folks

Amazon Price: $6.07 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Funny Math Geek Hat

This says: "Warning. Mathematician with an attitude."

Homemade Gift Idea for Math Nerd

Homemade Cookies in the Shape of Numbers... Great Gift Basket Item!

R & M Number 9 Piece Cookie Cutter Set

Amazon Price: $5.90 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Best deal on number cookie cutters.

Bake your own cookies and put then in a nice basket or box for a special hand crafted gift!

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Sought After Vintage Slide Rules

A Real Blast from the Past!

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Collectible Old HP Calculators

Great Nostalgic Gift

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Math T-Shirts on CafePress

From "Best Math Teacher" to Shirts with Math Jokes

I Ate Sum Pi Light T-Shirt

Mathematical symbols spell out "I Ate Sum Pi....." and the punch line is, "And it was Delicious!"

Price: $20.00 Buy Now

Calculus White T-Shirt

"Calculus. Yes, it is rocket science."

Price: $20.00 Buy Now

Math Teacher Women's T-Shirt

"World's Best Math Teacher" This shirt is also available in Plus Size and in Men's.

Price: $26.99 Buy Now

World's Coolest Math .. (A) Dark T-Shirt

"World's Coolest Math Teacher"

Price: $24.99 Buy Now

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Countdown to Pi Day (3.14)

Pi Day (3.14): March 14, 2013

Aren't these Math Gifts Cool?

  • shreeve21 May 18, 2012 @ 3:29 pm | delete
    oh my gosh I love this lens!! I am on my way to becoming a math teacher and I would love those cufflinks! Awesome work.
  • Buchamar Dec 12, 2011 @ 8:10 pm | delete
    Great Lens, I'm working hard to get the iPad into as many kids lives as possible, future geeks, using tech for education is the key.
  • simona55 Dec 6, 2011 @ 9:08 am | delete
    I have to say that the magnets are definitely the best. Great lens! I'm a geek/nerd myself...

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Albert Einstein Bobblehead 

This famous mathematician can now be on your desk!

Albert Einstein Bobblehead

Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Sir Isaac Newton Bobblehead 

Unique Gift Idea

Isaac Newton Science Principe 7" Bobble Head in Collector's Box

Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

This would make a great desk accessory. Lots of fun to play with and show off!

Best Math DVD 

The Story of Math

Amazon Price: $34.33 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now