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!

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.

Alternate and Adjacent Angles: A Real-Life Example (from Architecture)

Knowing geometrical properties of adjacent and alternate angles is very useful for various works, such as the work of an architect. This article shows how the properties of adjacent angles are used in today’s architectural design.

Percent Problems: A Real-Life Example (from Business)

Percent problems are quite common in every business because they help analyze business information and make better decisions. This article shows one real-world use case of how this analysis is performed.

Polynomials: A Real Life Example (from Marketing)

Polynomials are very useful in various real-life situations when there is a need to describe or measure something. In this article, we'll show how marketers use polynomials to describe and measure customer behavior.