Math is about so much more than computation. Mathalicious supports textbooks by creating opportunities for deep classroom conversations around topics that kids care about.
- Robert RumppeHigh School Teacher
Minneapolis, MN
I’ve never seen my kids so excited about a lesson before. They were using linear equations to explore music tempo and heart rates. Can Music Kill You? was off the chain!
- Carlos Rodriguez8th Grade Teacher
New York City
This is some of the best content I’ve ever seen. Lessons are fun for students, and my teachers love how much math they can get through. A great combo!
- Sara Van Der WerfCurriculum Specialist
Minneapolis, MN
Mathalicious provides well thought out, meaningful lessons in an appealing, engaging way. I recommend it!
- Keith Devlin, PhDNPR's Math Guy
Stanford University
Wheel of Fortune?Is Wheel of Fortune rigged? We'll analyze the wheel to predict how often each amount should come up, and then watch an episode to see how often it really does.
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Calories In, Calories OutWhat’s the math behind losing weight? We'll use the order of operations (PEMDAS) to explore how eating and exercise affect body weight.
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Big Foot ConspiracyDo people with small feet pay more for shoes? We'll find out how much different sized shoes cost per ounce and explore what would happen if Nike charged by weight.
iPhone dMensionsThe iPhone is 2.3 inches wide x 4.5 inches tall. We'll use this to explore ratios and proportions, from designing billboards to a new iPhone Nano.
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Go Big, Papa?Is buying a specialty pizza from Papa John's a good deal? In this lesson, we'll use percents to find out how much we're actually saving, and how to buy the right pizza.
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Pimp My FeetNike iD allows you to customize a pair of shoes. How many color combinations are possible? Is this a good idea, or can it lead to "paralysis by analysis?"
Not So FastIn most places, fines for speeding are based on how fast you’re driving over the speed limit. We’ll write and solve equations to find out if speeding tickets are calculated fairly.
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iCostHow much does the iPad cost, and is the pricing linear? In this lesson, we'll use linear functions to explore how much Apple charges for its products.
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51-Foot LadderWould a 51 foot ladder be long enough to climb a 50 foot wall? In this lesson, we'll use the Pythagorean Theorem to explore everything from ladders to fire trucks to a stairway to heaven.
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