Units are important. But there’s more to them than just inches and feet. Percents are units too! Continue Reading →
The Importance of Units and Percents
Tag Archives: money
All About the Benjamin – How Math Saves Lives
Have you ever found money? What did you do with it? A couple of math teachers went to eat sushi and ended up saving a life! Continue Reading →
How to Find the Cheapest Price per Unit
Which deck of cards is the cheapest? Not what you think! Continue Reading →
Lipstick Math
Did you know that there’s math in lipstick? It’s the same math that’s in toys and just about anything else you buy! Continue Reading →
Hockey Game Expenses – Doing the Math
I got free tickets to a hockey game and then spent way more money than I normally would have. Did they make money off me? Continue Reading →
Chuck E. Cheese & Math
The exchange of currency for goods and services at Chuck E. Cheese – as seen from a 2 year old’s perspective. Continue Reading →
The Math Behind Carpooling Toddlers
Many people don’t carpool these days because they have to bind children in expensive car seats until they’re 25 years old. If you consider the numbers, though, it just might be worth it to invest in another car seat! Continue Reading →
A Human Interest Story Involving Math: The $100 Battery Charger
A story of generosity that doesn’t look like it has math in it – until you really look! Continue Reading →