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!

Rational Functions: A Real-Life Example (from sustainability)

• This article is for middle and high school students curious about real-world applications of math.

• Discover how rational functions help determine the most sustainable package dimensions.

• Includes a detailed case study and a video preview.

Volume of a Cylinder: A Real-Life Example (Sustainability)

• This article is for middle and high school students.

• It explores a real-world problem that involves calculating the volume of a cylinder.

• The case study focuses on sustainable packaging design and includes a preview of an educational video.

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.