Get the Math

GET THE MATH 2.0 uses real-world scenarios to help students develop algebraic thinking skills by engaging students in algebra’s connection to a variety of careers, answering the age-old question, “How is this ever going to help me in the real world?” Young professionals including a chef, an NBA player and a special-effects designer pose challenges connected to their jobs to two teams of teens.

GET THE MATH helps middle and high school students develop algebraic thinking skills for solving real-world problems. Incorporating music, animation and production techniques appealing to a teen audience, this half-hour show aids students taking Algebra I, the gateway course that provides the foundation for learning advanced mathematics, and fosters appreciation for its importance and usefulness.