Math for the Real World facts for kids
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| Platform(s) | Windows/Mac |
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| Release date(s) | May 20, 1997 |
| Genre(s) | Educational |
Math For The Real World is a fun computer game from 1997. It helps kids learn math in a cool way. The game was first released by Davidson and Associates. They planned for it to be the start of a "Real World" game series.
Later, in 1998, Davidson joined with another big learning software company called Knowledge Adventure. This new company then published the game. They worked with Kaplan Inc. to bring the game to more players.
Game Story: Become a Rock Star!
In Math For The Real World, you get to manage your very own rock band! Your main goal is to make your band super famous. To do this, you need money to create awesome music videos.
You earn money by being smart with your band's budget. You also have to complete different tasks. For example, you need to keep your band on schedule. You also have to make sure your band's van always has enough fuel. It's all about using math to succeed!
How to Play: Math in Action
This game teaches you math by putting you in real-life situations. Imagine you are touring the country with your band. You will face many challenges that need math to solve.
- Plan Your Trip: You might need to figure out how long it will take to drive from one city to another.
- Share the Driving: You'll create schedules to share driving duties among your band members.
- Design Posters: You might calculate the size of a poster to get it framed. This helps you understand things like perimeter.
Most of these challenges are like word problems. They tell you a story and ask you to solve a math question. The game gives you a calculator to help. There's also a special handbook. You can click on it to get hints or even strategies to solve tricky problems. For example, it might tell you how many ounces are in a cup.
