Here you will find sample stories that will give you a better idea of what Mathema is trying to accomplish. Each deals with different topics and carries along a different plot, but all offer the opportunity to learn something you may not have known before. And as if that wasn't enough fun, you will be presented with many problems that will help you hone your math skills.
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Through the Red Fence
Area and Perimeter, Percents, and Equations. The first appearance of our young friends, Tommy, Mike, and Jamie. On the way home from school, a lonely little puppy catches their eyes and hearts. They will need to build a fence and and figure keep costs. Budgeting, Modelling, Measurement, Economics. HS MSSwallow the Distance
Indirect Measurement, Proportions and Problem Solving. Our friends meet with some unfortunate circumstances on a weekend camping trip. In a strange turn of events, they're faced with the strongest motivation of all: survival. Help them emerge unscathed. English, Outdoorsmanship, Geology. HS MSComing Soon! Story 3 Ratio and Rate. Our young friends attempt a bake sale to raise money for their school. They must work with recipes, ingredients, and the ominous trip to the grocery store. Home Economics, Business, Marketing.
Coming Soon! Story 4 Geometry and Surface Area. For their multicultural project, Micah and Jech build a reproduction Tipi. They weigh interior room against portability, stability, function, design, and durability. Anthropology, Multicultural Studies.
The Mathprose Shorts
Short Attention Span? Short on Time?
Here's my collection of extremely short stories that cover many topics
and can be squeezed in anytime. Students are encouraged to browse the stories and email answers for a chance at prizes.
