Real-world Problems
How will this help me? Where can I use what I’ve learned?
Why are we studying this?
Find the answers in the application-based examples.
Basic Information about Application-Based Examples
How will this be useful? Where can I apply what I’ve learned? These are common and valid questions students ask, and they’re not always easy to answer. Mathematics is present in every aspect of our lives – from the design of devices and computers to the internet we use every day. It's also essential for calculations in banking, finance, and the broader economy. Often, this involves advanced mathematics that goes beyond the high school curriculum, making it challenging to integrate into teaching.
We’ve selected 50 fully solved examples where you can see simple, high school-level mathematics. You'll learn how a real-world problem is formulated using mathematical language, how it’s solved, and how the results are interpreted in their original context.
Curious students can explore these examples on their own, while teachers can use them as motivation before introducing new topics.
You can easily find examples related to specific topics by using keywords. Additionally, you can use supplementary questions and links to create your own application-based examples. There’s also an option to print them in PDF format. Each example is available in five languages (English, Spanish, Czech, Slovak, and Polish).