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!

Algebraic and Rational Expressions: A Real-Life Example (from Computer Technology)

• This article is made for middle/high school students and their teachers, to show how algebraic and rational expressions are used in real life.

• Algebraic and rational expressions have real-world applications in engineering, finance, biology, statistics, and more.

• This article explains the practical applications of algebraic and rational expressions and includes a detailed case study.

Graphing Polynomials: A Real-World Example (from Data Analysis)

• This article is made for middle/high school students and their teachers, to show how polynomial graphs are used in real life.

• Polynomial graphs find widespread usage across various fields including science, agriculture, engineering, marketing, and more.

• This article explores practical applications of polynomials and their graphs through a real-world example in Internet technologies.

35 Examples of Real-World Math Problems

• A real-world math problem is a difficult situation in real life where using math to solve it is preferred over other methods.

• Real-world math problems are valuable for students, showing how math is used in daily life and motivating learning.

• This article explains what a real-world math problem is (and what doesn't qualify) and provides 35 authentic examples.

Parallel and Perpendicular Lines: A Real-Life Example (From Forensics and Archaeology)

• This article is for middle and high school students and their teachers, demonstrating how parallel and perpendicular lines are used in real life.

• Parallel and perpendicular lines are widely utilized in fields such as computer graphics, architecture, archaeology, forensics, and more.

• This article explores real-world applications of parallel and perpendicular lines and includes a case study.

Cube Root: A Real-Life Example (from Nanotechnology)

• Cube roots are used in various fields like biotechnology, finance, computer graphics, and engineering, including nanotechnology engineering.

• This article is for middle and high school students. It explains how cube roots learned in school are used in real life.

• It explores a real-life scenario showing how nanotechnology engineers use cube roots in their work.

How to Write Inequalities: A Real-life Example (from Social Media)

How to write inequalities? And even more important – why might people ever need to write inequalities in their work? This article explains how writing and graphing inequalities are used in cybersecurity.