Holiday Shipping
Now that the holiday shopping season has begun, it's time to get the packages to your homes. Two big companies take care of a lot of that shipping. How do they manage that? Did you ever wonder h...
Data and probability
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Holiday Candy Sales (2025)
In this activity, students will analyze U.S. holiday candy sales percentage data (updated) to calculate the approximate amount spent on candy for each holiday. Students are encouraged to work wi...
College Costs Keep Going Up
College costs keep rising, and it can be hard for students to grasp just how much four years of school might add up to. This updated activity gives students real data and guides them to explore ...
Tech Neck
How much strain does your neck feel when you look down at your phone?
In this activity, students explore the growing issue of tech neck by observing posture, taking meas...
What a range
📗Temperature Math with Negative Numbers!
🌡️ Around the world, temperatures can be wildly different depending on the location and time of year. In...
New Mega Millions (probability)
In this activity, students apply their understanding of probability and combinations to investigate a bold new claim by the Mega Millions lottery: “Your odds of winning are better than befor...
Red Green Bitcoin
📉 In this activity, students will explore Bitcoin price movements using a chart. They'll analyze trends, calculate price changes, and make predictions based on real data. This activity int...
Barcodes and QR codes
In this updated activity, students will be introduced to permutations and investigate how the math behind barcodes and QR codes creates endless possibilities for product id...
The LEGO transit time
In this updated activity, students will explore the math behind an unusual study: how long it takes to pass a LEGO head through a body? They'll calculate time intervals, convert...
Starbucks Sales and Nutrition
Kick off the activity with starter slides that spark curiosity by asking students if they recognize the Starbucks logo and how many locations they think are in the U.S. Then, engage them in estimating...