Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Have you ever encountered a math problem you thought was ironic? Let us know in the comments! Here Doug's kids do math to find out how long it will take to burn their hated math book, and along the way learn some valuable math lessons about qualitative reasoning, numeracy, and school math versus real world math.

Math The World is dedicated to bringing real world math problems into the classroom and answering the age old question “when will I ever use this?”

We use unique topics for algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and much more and go beyond context problems and use a technique called mathematical modeling to find solutions to real world questions and real world problems. These videos are great for students who plan to enter technical fields that require real world problem solving, and can be a great resource for teachers looking for ways to bring real world contexts into their classroom.

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Created by Doug Corey

Script: Doug Corey and Jennifer Canizales
Audio: Doug Corey
Animation: Jennifer Canizales
Music: Coma Media

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