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!

Converting Hours to Minutes: A Real-Life Example (from Nursing)

Nurses do indeed need math! Certain mathematical skills are crucial for nurses, such as converting between hours and minutes. This article illustrates the importance of converting hours into minutes for dosage calculations.

Pythagorean Theorem Converse: A Real-Life Example (from DIY)

The converse of the Pythagorean theorem is handy whenever you need to check if a triangle is right or make a triangle right. This blog post illustrates how this property of the Pythagorean Theorem is used in different DIY projects.

Theoretical Probability: A Real-Life Example (from Artificial Intelligence)

• People in different jobs, like insurance, software development, public health, and Artificial Intelligence, use theoretical probability for calculations.

• This article is for middle and high school students. It explains how theoretical probability learned in school applies in real life.

• It provides a real example of how Artificial Intelligence specialists use theoretical probability in their work.

Solving Percent Problems: A Real-Life Example (from Legal)

What happens when a self-driving car causes an accident? Who takes responsibility, and what are the consequences? This article explores how solving percent problems helps future lawyers navigate these court cases.

Negative Numbers: A Real-Life Example (from Agriculture)

A negative number isn't just about below-sea-level positions or temperatures under zero. It's a helpful math idea used, for instance, in digital agriculture.

Psychology and Math: A Real-Life Example (from Smart Robots)

Can a smart car understand if a driver has fallen asleep? Can a smart manufacturing machine detect when a manufacturing worker is not feeling well and is at risk of injury? This blog post explores how smart computers can interpret facial expressions and emotions using the principles of psychology and math.