This platform shows real-life applications of math. With short videos, learners are taught how to apply math to video games, music, fashion, special effects, and sports. The site shares stories of how different individuals use math in their daily lives.

Website: https://www.thirteen.org/get-the-math/

What Users Love About the App

“This is a great teaching tool for students looking for extension problems or word problem comprehension. They can be completed in small groups, individually or as a class. Get the Math is a great tool for tying in or introducing concepts and coming back to them later as more conceptual understanding has taken place.”

“I’m excited to use this at the beginning of the school year to have the students do some research on a subject they are interested in and how it relates to math. I would definitely recommend this, especially for kids who struggle seeing the applications of math in the real world.”

“I really like the six different professions they offer. I feel that at least one will relate to each student. Each profession gives an introduction video, then takes the students through a step by step challenge, and ends the challenge by showing the students their solution.”

“I had a great experience running through each challenge on my own time. Another awesome thing is that this website allows the students to solve the challenge their own way; it does not restrict them to only one path to the solution.”

“I used this as a supplemental activity in class to see how math is used in the real world in a variety of industries. Get the Math does a good job of demonstrating how math can be used in a variety of industries and gives students interesting problems.”

“I really like the Engagement of this tool, including the Diverse presenters/actors. I like that there are lesson plans and that everything is linked online.”

What Users Dislike About the App

“Sometimes the math seems forced to the students, because in a real world situation you could approach the problem with trial and error.”

“The creators of this tool should have Language Options on their Home Page so that the kids can at least Search the (English) videos in other languages. Really, they should also have the videos translated in other languages, especially Spanish and Mandarin.”