Common Core

Common Core is a set of educational standards that outline what students should know in mathematics and English language arts at each grade level.

Practical Applications

Applying Math in Daily Life

Math in the Real World

Math isn’t just for the classroom—it’s all around you! Common Core math skills help you solve everyday problems, from shopping to cooking and beyond.

Where You’ll Use Math

  • Figuring out how much money you need to buy your favorite snack
  • Measuring ingredients for a recipe
  • Planning how to spend your time after school

Why It’s Useful

When you use math every day, you get better at making decisions and solving problems quickly.

Examples

  • Measuring the length of your room to see if a new bed will fit.

  • Calculating how long it will take to finish your homework and have time to play.