Real World Math Blog

This blog is a compilation of articles explaining how math is applied in real-life situations.

Tailored for middle and high school students, it offers numerous examples illustrating how mathematical concepts learned in school are put to use by real people in real jobs.

Covering topics from negative numbers to mathematical functions, this blog aligns with school curricula to make math more relevant and engaging for all students!

Ratios: A Real-Life Example from Sustainability

• This article is for middle and high school students, their parents, and teachers.

• It explores real-world applications of ratios, showing how sustainability specialists use them to assess packaging efficiency.

• Featuring a case study on soap packaging, it also includes a preview of an engaging educational video.

Absolute Value: A Real-Life Example (From Robotics)

• This article is designed for middle and high school students, as well as their parents and teachers.

• It explores real-life uses of absolute value, with a focus on warehouse robotics.

• Includes a preview of an engaging educational video.

Why Does Minus and Minus Make a Plus? Real-World Example of Subtracting Negatives

• This article is designed for middle and high school students, parents, and teachers.

• It explains why minus and minus make a plus when subtracting negatives, using a real-world example with a scale and helium balloon.

• Includes an engaging educational video to help visualize this mathematical concept.

Geometric Sequence: A Real-Life Example (from Mechanical Engineering)

• This article is designed for middle and high school students, parents, and teachers.

• It explores real-life applications of geometric sequences, featuring a case study from mechanical engineering.

• Includes a preview of an engaging educational video.

Arithmetic Sequence: A Real-Life Example (from Mechanical Engineering)

• This article is designed for middle and high school students, parents, and teachers.

• It explores real-life applications of arithmetic sequences, featuring a case study from mechanical engineering.

• Includes a video preview for easy understanding of the topic.
A frustrated boy standing in front of a black chalkboard with math formulas.

How to stop struggling and get better at math in middle and high school?

• Why do students who were doing okay in elementary school struggle with math in middle and high school?

• How can they stop struggling and improve?

• How can you keep a student’s motivation high while studying math?