When Will I Ever Use Math?? How To ACTUALLY Answer This Question

Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=cb0VuijlOXw

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?”

This video answers this very question! We draw upon our own experience as teachers to come up with our own reasoning. Exploring all the nuances and pitfalls of trying to explain how math is useful in real life.

We use unique algebra context topics, geometry context topics, trigonometry context topics, and calculus context topics. We 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: Tech House or Coma Media

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