The Prime Radicals facts for kids

The Prime Radicals is a fun TV show for kids. It teaches you how math is used every day. The show follows two cousins, Alanna and Kevin. They help their Uncle Norm solve problems in his workshop. They always find a math solution with an expert's help!

About The Prime Radicals

This show helps kids see math in a new way. It's made for children aged 6 to 8. But it's still cool for older kids to watch! Each episode shows how math can solve real-world puzzles.

Who Are the Characters?

The main characters are Uncle Norm, played by Norm MacQueen. He's a funny actor and a high school teacher. His cousins are Kevin, played by Kevin Wang, and Alanna, played by Alanna Bale.

What Happens in Each Episode?

In every episode, Uncle Norm has a problem in his workshop. Alanna and Kevin help him figure it out. They get help from a special guest expert. This expert might be a maze-builder or an origami artist. Together, they use math to find the answer.

A singer named Ayda Khan also helps. She sings a math-inspired song. This song helps you remember the math lesson from the episode.

Where and When Did It Air?

The Prime Radicals first aired in January 2011. You could watch it on channels like TVOKids, Saskatchewan Communications Network (SCN), CTV2 Alberta (Access), and Knowledge Network. Later, in 2018, it also started airing in the US on Starz Kids & Family.

How Many Seasons Are There?

There are two seasons of The Prime Radicals.

Season 1

Season 1 has 26 episodes. Each episode is about 15 minutes long. Many groups helped make this season possible. These include TVOKids, Knowledge Network, SCN, and Access Alberta. They also got financial help from several Canadian funds.

Season 2

Season 2 also has 26 episodes. These episodes are a bit shorter, about 14 and a half minutes each. Season 2 premiered on TVOKids in September 2013. Like the first season, many organizations helped fund it.