Category Archives: Math in the Real World

Percentage Discounts

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Olympic Games Mathematics

Image Source: http://resources0.news.com.au In this lesson we look at some Mathematics related to the Olympic Games. Marathon Distance Compared to Middle Distance How long is the 800m middle distance running race in the Olympics, compared to the Marathon Race ? … Continue reading

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Mathematics in Games Programming

Welcome to our Car Race Game made in Scratch. Click the Green Flag to start and then choose one of the three race tracks to use. Use the following keys to drive around the track: Use the Up Arrow to … Continue reading

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Olivers Hill Wall Collapse

Could this be Melbourne’s worst million dollar mathematics mistake? A huge Gabion retaining wall that was being built near where Passy lives crashed down in spectacular fashion a couple of days ago. Here is a YouTube video of the aftermath. … Continue reading

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Real World Mathematics Formulas

Image Source: http://www.motivateplay.com In this lesson we take a look at how Algebra Formulas and Equations are used in the real world. If we did not have Algebra formulas for “Kinematics”, we would not have great games like “Angry Birds” … Continue reading

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