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| Math Curriculum, Fun with Math

Have you ever heard of a math trail? If you love math and walking, this is the perfect combination of the two. Read on to discover more about math trails.


| Math Modeling
Are you dreaming of launching a small business, or are you looking to optimize your exi...
| Math Curriculum, Fun with Math
The Ham Sandwich Theorem isn't about sandwiches, per se. It's actually a principle in g...
| Math Curriculum
So, what is applied math? Applied mathematics is the bridge between mathematical theory...
| Math Contests
We have successfully concluded the 2023 High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling (H...
| Math Curriculum, Math Modeling
This blog post delves into diverse math modeling examples showing how modeling can be a...
| Events
COMAP's recap of the Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM) that took place from January 3-6,...
| Math Modeling, Fun with Math
There's a Christmas lighting math model that's about to turn your holiday decorating wo...
| Math Contests
We previously shared 9 reasons to enter a math contest, and today we’re back with 10 mo...
| Fun with Math
In this blog post, we'll explore a curated list of math-inspired books that delve into ...
| Math Modeling
In this blog post, we'll delve into the profound importance of math modeling in STEM an...
| Math Modeling
Let's explore some exciting careers that rely on applied mathematics, demonstrating how...
| Math Contests, Math Modeling
Math modeling contests can be challenging, but these last-minute math contest tips can ...
| Math Curriculum, Math Modeling
United Airlines will now allow passengers in window seats to board before those in mid...
| Math Contests
Get a behind-the-scenes peek at COMAP math contests from Anne Dougherty, Associate Chai...
| Math Modeling, Fun with Math
In this Math in Pictures blog we turn our attention to some Boston Ivy outside the wind...
| Math Contests
A quick-start guide to help COMAP math contest advisors have a successful and enjoyable...
| Math Modeling
In this blog series, we're highlighting math modeling modules and articles that explore...
| Math Contests
Get a behind-the-scenes peek at COMAP math contests from Veronica Ciocanel, Assistant P...
| Math Contests
Are you a middle school math, science, or STEM teacher looking for an exciting way to e...
| Math Modeling, Fun with Math
In this blog series, we're highlighting math modeling modules and articles that explore...
| Math Curriculum, Math Modeling
Our Mathematical Modeling Handbook is the perfect companion for bringing math modeling ...
| Math Modeling, Fun with Math
Global daily temperatures have been the hottest on record in the last 120,000 years. Ho...
| Math Modeling
We're highlighting math modeling modules that explore real-world issues that have broad...
| Math Modeling, Fun with Math
Remember the Kevin Bacon Game to see how few links are needed to connect actors? This i...