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Amazing fractals found in nature

Jan 3, 2023 | Cherry Hills Blog

Fractals are known as geometric shapes that display similarity through their full range of scale—that is, they look the same no matter how big or how small they are. It’s pretty cool when you think about it and even cooler when you realize that they are found everywhere in nature! Read this article to learn more about Fractals found in nature.

Math On The High Seas

Dec 7, 2022 | Cherry Hills Blog

Without math, would our seafaring ancestors ever have seen the world? Great mathematical thinkers and their revolutionary discoveries have an incredible story. Explore the beginnings of logarithms through the history of navigation, adventure, and new worlds in this blog: “Math On The High Seas”

The Golden Ratio in Everyday Life

Oct 26, 2022 | Cherry Hills Blog

This ideal ratio is used by many because of its apparent lure to the human eye. The Golden Ratio has been said to be the most appealing ratio and is therefore used frequently. Everything from commercial advertising companies, to painters, to even doctors incorporate this 'magical' ratio into their work.Learn more about the golden ratio in this blog

Did you know how much Math is there in Sports?

Oct 6, 2022 | Cherry Hills Blog

Sports are a great past-time, and getting the whole gang together to support your favorite team is a blast for the whole family! Sports can also be a great way to highlight math concepts to kids in a fun and relatable way. Click over to our blog to see 5 cool ways to find math in sports!

80% Of The Next Decade's Best Jobs Have This One Thing In Common

Nov 24, 2021 | Cherry Hills Blog

According to research from EAB, next generation's jobs will have a common thread... math skills. Here's a list of projected top career choices that will require strong math skills: Data Analysts and Scientists AI and Machine Learning Specialists..

March Madness Ensues!

Mar 26, 2019 | Cherry Hills Blog

Some people consider baseball America’s pastime, but if that’s the case, March Madness might come in a close second. March Madness is a 3 week college basketball extravaganza where 68 National Collegiate Athletic Association basketball teams will compete ..

There's No Debate "Weather" Math Matters In This Career

Sep 28, 2018 | Cherry Hills Blog

"It's all math!" - Don't underestimate the level of math used in every career, especially one so heavily dependent on odds, percentages, and predictions! Meteorology, a branch of science focused on studying patterns of the atmosphere, specifically as a me..

Seven Surprising Careers That Use Math Every Day

Dec 25, 2017 | Cherry Hills Blog

Do your kids ask you, "Why do I have to learn math? Am I even going to use it in real life?” If so, keep reading so you will be armed with an answer. You probably know that careers in medicine and engineering require advanced math skills. Did you know ..