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The Mathematics of Baseball

May 2, 2023 | Madison West Blog

Understanding and applying mathematical principles in baseball has proven to give teams valuable insights that help them make strategic decisions on pitch selection, hitting approach, defensive positioning, and overall game management. Math Wins Games.

Amazing fractals found in nature

Jan 3, 2023 | Madison West 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 | Madison West 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”

Did you know how much Math is there in Sports?

Oct 6, 2022 | Madison West 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!

Twists, Turns, and Thrills: The Math of Roller Coasters

Jun 22, 2022 | Madison West Blog

The design of a roller coaster demands both creativity and thorough calculations. These calculations are strongly related to differentiation. For a thrilling ride, high speed and acceleration are needed. But for safety reasons, G- forces that people experience must be limited. Let's take a closer look at the math of extreme rides!

How Is Math Used in Healthcare?

Jun 8, 2022 | Madison West Blog

People always think that biology and chemistry are important for doctors, nurses, midwives, scientists, and all the other people involved in medicine, but in fact, math is also vital. Math and medicine naturally go together. In this blog, we will explore a number of medical practices and the math behind their science!

Algebra in Everyday Life

Jun 1, 2022 | Madison West Blog

Algebra is like a universally useful tool or a sorcery wand that can help manage everyday problems. Whenever you are faced with a math problem, for instance when you have to solve an equation or work out a geometrical problem, algebra is usually the best option.

How Is Math Used in Exercise?

May 18, 2022 | Madison West Blog

Many aspects of our lives are dependent on math. No matter what your occupation is, there are aspects of your daily operation that require calculations. Today we will be focusing on the mathematical mechanisms within the exercise.     Do you know..