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Shopaholic Carla’s just found the cutest pair of shoes! And – even better – she did the math and found out they’re FREE!… or are they? Does 40% off plus an additional 60% off really mean these shoes are free?

Math Mess is a local public television program presented by WVIZ and PBS Ideastream.

Related Lessons

  • Discover how children learn to count and how you, as a family member or caregiver of a young learner, can help encourage their development. Then explore ways you can bring number sense into the home by recognizing opportunities to talk about math in everyday life, including while clearing the breakfast table.

  • Learn the patterns and rules used to help predict outcomes. Then, while preparing lunch, find patterns and predict what will come next.

  • Look at the world and identify shapes, while discussing the attributes that define them. Then continue the conversation at home while putting groceries away.