Mathalicious Information

Kids hate math. Each year millions of students ask, “When will I ever use this?” Not only is this bad for students, but it’s also bad for the country. An absence of mathematical reasoning makes us less competitive as a nation, and it makes it difficult for us to address the important challenges we face. Mathalicious develops resources that are helping prepare students to become the next generation of leaders. We provide teachers with lessons that explore interesting and relevant issues, and that challenge students to think critically about the world. Lessons explore such questions as: - Instead of calories, what would happen if McDonald’s rewrote its menu in terms of exercise? - What might be some consequences of increasing the minimum wage? - Should baseball stadiums be standardized, and was the home run race between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa fair? - How have video games changed over time...and are we building the Matrix? As former teachers ourselves, we believe that math is more than just a bunch of steps to memorize and regurgitate. It’s a powerful tool for analyzing the world and living more thoughtfully in it. Since 2009, Mathalicious has supported teachers with resources that help them transform their teaching and create a more meaningful experience for their students.