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Are these really 70% off?
Are these really 70% off?

We ran into this sale online. Is that advertisement correct? Do they just want us to believe their math and not question what is really 70% off? Is...

Algebra Number Sense Grade 6
Pokémon GO!  I should have invested
Pokémon GO! I should have invested

Pikachu Pokémon GO is all the rage. News reports show people glued to their smart phones as they travel to nearby landmarks where virtual critters appear and need...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 4–HS
10 Million nematodes
10 Million nematodes

Nematodes Grubs are killing my grass. I don't want to put poison into the ground. What can I do? There are tiny roundworms called beneficial nematodes. They can...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 4–HS
How high can a gymnastic score be?
How high can a gymnastic score be?

Gymnasts have just successfully competed in St Louis, Missouri for positions on the USA Olympic team. As you watch their performances don't you wonder how their scores are...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 4–6
Expensive face creams
Expensive face creams

Who knew that creams for your face could be so expensive! I'm going to have to rethink what to buy for my mom. Which of these high priced...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 4–7
Leicester City Foxes - from underdogs to Champions
Leicester City Foxes - from underdogs to Champions

Recently, to the surprise and elation of England and the world, the Leicester City Foxes became the winners of the British football association's Premier League. What was the...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 5–HS
Flag Art
Flag Art

A little ratio art might be a fun way to get ready for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday. In this activity (Flags) students measure; create whole number ratios...

Number Sense Geometry Grades 3–7
Pixar versus DreamWorks (2016 )
Pixar versus DreamWorks (2016 )

This activity has been updated – please see: Pixar vs DreamWorks (https://www.yummymath.com/post/pixar-vs-dreamworks-math/)

Number Sense Ratio and Proportion Grades 2–HS
Pottytalk
Pottytalk

I'm trying to be more savy about wasting our resources. I have really old fashioned toilets and I'm trying to figure out if I should invest in saving...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 7–HS
What's my angle?
What's my angle?

I'm going to help save the planet by adding solar panels to my roof! Should I tilt the panels on my roof to more accurately aim towards the...

Geometry Math and Science Grades 7–HS
David Price, big bucks per ...
David Price, big bucks per ...

David Price, a 30-year old pitcher from Toronto's Blue Jays, was hired with a 7 year contract to be the Red Sox's new ace pitcher for $217 million...

Number Sense Sports Grades 5–HS
Figuring planting dates
Figuring planting dates

It's time to get ready to plant my garden again. But here in Boston we have to start our seeds indoors to give them a head start before...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 7–HS