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!

Linear Function: A Real-Life Example (from Entertainment)

January 20, 2023
Grades: 8th and older

• For a better understanding of what a linear function is, it is very useful to explore some real-life examples.

• This blog post explains to middle-school students how linear functions are used in the work of lighting specialists for controlling the light during a theatre performance or a concert.

Math topics: #cartesian coordinates, #dependent variable, #independent variable, #linear function

Subtracting Negative Numbers: A Real-Life Example (from Weather Forecast)

November 27, 2022
Grades: 6th and older

What's the purpose of subtracting negative numbers? Where would you need this mathematical skill? Let's explore a practical example from the work of meteorology specialists and see how they use subtraction of negative numbers for weather forecast.

Math topics: #negative numbers

Circumference: A Real-Life Example (from Microbiology)

November 15, 2022
Grades: 7th and older

Have you ever wondered when people might need to calculate circumference in their jobs? This article will shed light on a real-life situation.

Math topics: #area of circle, #circumference, #composite figures, #perimeter, #transverse section