The Rise of Real-World Math in Education
Real-world math is reshaping education. Discover how applied math and modeling help stu...
How a First-Time Team Had Their Most Meaningful Four Days of College During MCM/ICM
A first-time team shares how the MCM became their most meaningful college experience, a...
How the Math Modeling Mindset Prepares Students for Real Life
Discover how the mathematical modeling mindset helps students think critically, collabo...
Why Group Projects Can Fail and 5 Ways to Make Them Work
Group projects can fail without the right support. Learn more 5 practical ways to help ...
How Math Modeling Changes the Way Students Write
Discover how math modeling helps students become better writers, deeper thinkers, and s...
2025 MCM/ICM: Recognizing 43 Outstanding Papers
Explore highlights and results from COMAP’s 2025 MCM/ICM contest, where student teams t...
What Math and Sports Can Teach Us About Strategy and Fairness
Have you ever noticed the connection between math and sports that is about more than ju...
4 Reasons Teamwork in Math Modeling Leads to Stronger Solutions
See how teamwork in math modeling leads to stronger, more creative solutions, and why c...
What a Caesar Cipher Can Teach Students About Cryptography
Discover how the Caesar cipher introduces students to cryptography, computational think...
5 Ways Curiosity Makes Math Modeling Better
Curiosity transforms math modeling! Explore 5 ways it strengthens student thinking thro...
Building Critical Thinking in Math Through Modeling
Critical thinking in math comes from giving students a chance to think for themselves, ...
What Productive Struggle in Math Really Teaches Students
Discover how productive struggle in math—especially through modeling—helps students bui...
How to Adapt Mathematical Modeling for Different Grade Levels
A collection of strategies for adapting mathematical modeling lessons to ensure age-app...
What Is Applied Mathematics and Why Is It So Important
So, what is applied math? Applied mathematics is the bridge between mathematical theory...
How Math Modeling Helps Airline Scheduling Run Smoothly
With COMAP’s Modeling Airline Scheduling module, students can tackle these and other re...
Bridges, Buildings, and the Power of Math Modeling
Discover how math modeling ensures safer bridges, prevents truck clearance issues, and ...
HiMCM® and MidMCM 2024 Results Announced
The 2024 results are in, and it’s time to celebrate the achievements of the teams that ...
Could Math Modeling Save You from a Zombie Apocalypse?
Could math modeling save you from a zombie apocalypse? Discover how it could predict ou...
If Your Favorite Fictional Characters Used Math Models…
Ever wonder how different your favorite stories might be if the characters had the powe...
Celebrating Excellence in Mathematics Education: COMAP’s 2024 Awards
COMAP awards remarkable individuals with two prestigious awards: the Sol Garfunkel Awar...
Why Math Is the Secret Ingredient in Modern Technology
Without math, modern technology wouldn’t exist. From search engines and social media to...
What If MCM/ICM Teams Designed the World?
Imagine a world designed by the COMAP's MCM/ICM participants. Let's explore how our wor...
How to Use Math for New Year’s Resolutions: Set, Track, and Achieve Your Goals
What if I told you there’s a secret tool to help your New Year’s resolutions stick? Yes...
Finding the Hidden Mathematics in Pop Culture
For math educators, this connection presents a fun opportunity: linking math and pop cu...