Explore how maths is used in the real world with this handy guide!
Author
Lucy Hart
Published
October 31, 2023
Explore how maths is used in real life with this handy guide!
Author
Lucy Hart
Published
Oct 31, 2023
Explore how maths is used in real life with this handy guide!
Author
Lucy Hart
Published
Oct 31, 2023
Key takeaways
Maths is all around us. From shopping trips to football matches, sums and calculations are used by everyone, every day!
Whether you’re a self-professed maths fan or the very thought of numbers makes you feel queasy, exploring how maths is used in everyday life is a great way to bring the subject to life and show kids (and adults!) just how useful it can be.
With this in mind, we’ve put together a guide covering everything you need to know about real-world maths, including examples of maths in real life and some activities for you to have a go at. Let’s get started!
Real-world maths refers to how mathematical concepts and skills are used in our everyday lives. Real-world maths can be found in lots of places, including work, home and even the cinema!
In October 2023, Labour announced plans to teach real-world maths in primary schools.
As part of this, teachers will ‘show children how numeracy [is] used in the world around them’ by looking at ‘household budgeting, currency exchange rates when going on holiday’ and ‘cookery recipes’.
This plan will not only teach kids invaluable skills such as financial literacy, but will also help to combat maths anxiety and ‘bring maths to life for the next generation’.
Learning about real-world maths has lots of benefits! These include:
Looking for ways to explore real-world maths? If so, DoodleMaths, the award-winning maths app, has you covered!
Filled with thousands of fun, interactive maths questions exploring real-world contexts, DoodleMaths is the perfect way to demonstrate just how useful maths can be in our everyday lives. Try it for free today!
Here are some fun activities you can have a go at with your child or pupils to explore how maths is used in the real world!
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