Introduction
Welcome, Mathemagicians! 
Have you ever wondered how math shows up in your favorite things—sports, shopping, games, and travel? This quest will take you on a virtual adventure to uncover how numbers shape the world around you. Get ready to think, research, and apply math to real-life scenarios!
Task
You and your team will complete a series of real-world challenges using websites and online tools to solve math-based questions. You’ll use percentages, measurements, and logical reasoning to complete the quest. In the end, you’ll create a short “Math Around Us” presentation to share one problem you solved and explain why it matters.
Process
3. Process
Step 1: Explore the Challenges
Choose 3 out of 5 of the math adventures below. Visit the websites, solve the problems, and record your findings.
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Challenge |
Instructions |
Website Suggestion |
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Pick a product on sale. What’s the final price after 25% off? |
Target, Old Navy, Walmart |
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Choose an NBA or WNBA player. What does their free throw % tell us? |
NBA.com, ESPN |
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Compare two pizza sizes. Which is a better deal per square inch? |
Domino's, Pizza Hut |
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Measure how far it is from your school to a local landmark using Google Maps. Estimate walking time! |
Google Maps |
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A movie made $75M in 2,500 theaters. What’s the average per theater? |
Box Office Mojo |
Percent Off!
Stat Tracker
Slice Math
Distance Detectives
Box Office Math
Step 2: Reflect
Pick one challenge and write a paragraph:
- What did you learn?
- Where did you find math hidden in real life?
- Why might this math be important to someone (a business owner, athlete, or teacher)?
Step 3: Present
Use a tool like Canva, Google Slides, or even create a quick poster to share your favorite problem from this WebQuest and why it matters.
Evaluation
4. Evaluation
Scoring Rubric:
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Category |
Excellent (4) |
Good (3) |
Needs Work (2) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Math Accuracy |
All answers are correct and well-explained |
Most answers correct with some explanation |
Many errors or unclear explanations |
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Real-World Application |
Clearly explains how math connects to real life |
Explains with some detail |
Little or no real-world connection |
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Creativity |
Presentation is engaging and thoughtfully designed |
Presentation is clear but basic |
Minimal effort or clarity |
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Teamwork/Participation |
Worked well with others and stayed on task |
Some off-task behavior |
Struggled to participate respectfully |
Conclusion
5. Conclusion
You’ve just proven that math is more than worksheets—it’s problem-solving for the real world! Now that you’ve conquered numbers in everyday life, where else do you think math might pop up?
If you’d like, I can design this into a printable or interactive format with visuals, links, and rubrics included—zine style or classic classroom handout. Just say the word and I’ll get designing! 
Also, want a version adapted for adult learners later on? I’ve got ideas brewing for that too.