Real World Math

Math in Action: Real People, Cool Jobs, Exciting Careers!

Bring math to life with 200 real-world problems encountered in 20 fascinating careers. Just like a field trip, but a lot more practical, this book takes students out into the field where they execute a search-and-rescue mission, conduct a symphony orchestra, manage an artisanal bakery, plan a Native American powwow, run a horse therapy center, trek across the country, rescue abandoned animals, and a lot more!

Linked to math standards and paired with step-by-step solutions, this book brings students up close and personal with math in the real world. Students will quickly discover that math is essential for them to follow their dreams.

Math is everywhere—let’s explore it together!