What's the answer?
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Math doesn't usually create a buzz on Twitter. This past week this post did just that. People argued online about whether the answer was 16 or...
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Are original movies better than their sequels?
We've gathered some data on movie ratings and their sequels and asked students to analyze the data, decide on some analysis and debate (with their mathematical data) which are better ... the origi...
Louisiana
We recently watched the approach of Hurricane Barry and worried about the fate of Louisiana. After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, what would another powerful hurricane do to this fragile ...
How can Nike give away so much great stuff?
Worldwide Nike supports many teams and athletes. They design, manufacture, and supply gear for almost every sport imaginable. How much are those give-aways worth? Is the company going ...
NHL Playoff games can sure last a long time!
Revised!
We're watching another Stanley Cup playoff now. Will there be any really long games during the playoffs?
In 2013, a Stanley Cup playoff match between the Bruins and Blackhawks wen...
Tornadoes 2019
Tornadoes have devastated the Midwest, U.S. in the last few days. Alabama, Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Ohio, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and Mississippi have been brutally hit with these powerful event...
Wow, everything must be free!
What happens when you take 50% off again after taking 50% off at first?
Students examine this retailer trick of giving double discounts. What happens to the price when you are given...
How long would it take to build this underground house and pool?
The building of this underground house and pool was presented by Cayote Person and his partner, Mark Lavins, on their youtube channel, "Brave Wilderness." At BraveWilderness.com the busin...
Are baseball games getting longer?
March 28th, 2018 was opening day for this year's Major League Baseball season. It's a good time for some Major League Baseball math! In this activity students think about how major league ...
Huge Key Lime pie
More for π Day!
On a cold and snowy day in Boston, two chefs created a huge Key Lime pie to remind the frozen people of the Northeast how tasty and warm the Keys of Florida are.
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