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How to Adapt Mathematical Modeling for Different Grade Levels

Here are a collection of strategies for adapting mathematical modeling lessons to ensur...

7 Ways to Explore Math in the Great Outdoors

| Math Modeling, Fun with Math
Have you ever considered all of the ways you can explore math outdoors? Let's look at c...

What Is Mathematical Modeling, Really?

| Math Modeling
So, exactly what is mathematical modeling? In this post, we will explore the definition...

5 Ways to Celebrate Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month

April is not just about blooming flowers and warmer weather; it's also Mathematics and ...

Math Modeling Real-World Topics: Voting Models

| Math Modeling
This blog post features a math modeling module that explores three main voting models s...

Set Your Business Up for Success with Mathematical Modeling

| Math Modeling
Are you dreaming of launching a small business, or are you looking to optimize your exi...

8 Math Modeling Examples That Demonstrate the Importance of Modeling in the Real World

| Math Curriculum, Math Modeling
This blog post delves into diverse math modeling examples showing how modeling can be a...

A Student Guide for Getting Started with Math Modeling

| Math Modeling
In this blog post, we'll explore the basics of math modeling and provide a step-by-step...

The Math Model You Need for Perfect Christmas Lighting

| Math Modeling, Fun with Math
There's a Christmas lighting math model that's about to turn your holiday decorating wo...

The Importance of Math Modeling in STEM and Beyond

| Math Modeling
In this blog post, we'll delve into the profound importance of math modeling in STEM an...

8 Exciting Careers That Rely on Applied Mathematics

| Math Modeling
Let's explore some exciting careers that rely on applied mathematics, demonstrating how...

7 Last-Minute Math Modeling Contest Tips

| Math Contests, Math Modeling
Math modeling contests can be challenging, but these last-minute math contest tips can ...

Boarding a Plane Window Seats First, A Math Modeling Problem

| Math Curriculum, Math Modeling
United Airlines will now allow passengers in window seats to board before those in mid...

Infectious Learning at NCTM

| Math Modeling, Events, Fun with Math
COMAP is excited to team up with Operation Outbreak (OO) at the NCTM National Meeting t...

Math in Pictures: Fall Colors and Math

| Math Modeling, Fun with Math
In this Math in Pictures blog we turn our attention to some Boston Ivy outside the wind...

Math Modeling Real-World Topics: Gerrymandering

| Math Modeling
In this blog series, we're highlighting math modeling modules and articles that explore...

Math Modeling Real-World Topics: Indy Racing

| Math Modeling, Fun with Math
In this blog series, we're highlighting math modeling modules and articles that explore...

Math Modeling Handbook: Three Reasons You Need It This School Year

| Math Curriculum, Math Modeling
Our Mathematical Modeling Handbook is the perfect companion for bringing math modeling ...

Hot Math: A Nice Opportunity to Apply Probability to Current Events

| Math Modeling, Fun with Math
Global daily temperatures have been the hottest on record in the last 120,000 years. Ho...

Math Modeling Real-World Topics: Weight Loss

| Math Modeling
We're highlighting math modeling modules that explore real-world issues that have broad...

It Actually Still is a Small World After All: Graph Theory and Small-World Phenomenon

| Math Modeling, Fun with Math
Remember the Kevin Bacon Game to see how few links are needed to connect actors? This i...

AI + Mathematics + Modeling + Humans

| Math Modeling
Some of the ways AI, mathematics, and modeling are interacting are fascinating. Read on...

Math Modeling Real-World Topics: Water Conservation

| Math Modeling
In this blog series, we're highlighting math modeling modules and articles that explore...

Announcing Results from the 2023 MCM/ICM Math Modeling Contests

We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MC...