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$Math Mess$

Math Mess

A Math Mess is an everyday problem that requires an inquisitive mind, determination and a little number sense to solve. Math Messes can pop up when you least expect them and in each short, animated Math Mess video, youll meet some mathematically-challenged characters who are right smack in the middle of one.

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$What is a Math Mess?$

What is a Math Mess?

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Math is everywhere – and so are Math Messes! (1m 28s)

$The Shadow Knows$

The Shadow Knows

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Can Cory figure out how tall the Ferris Wheel is using shadows? (1m 43s)

$The Really Big Shoe Sale$

The Really Big Shoe Sale

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Does 40% off plus an additional 60% off really mean these shoes are free? (1m 31s)

$Math Magic$

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Can you figure out the secret to Marko’s math magic? (1m 33s)

$Making a Math Mess$

Making a Math Mess

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Come behind the scenes to find out how the Math Mess video series was created. (2m 53s)

$The Downtown Sale$

The Downtown Sale

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Which sale will give Carla the most bang for her buck? (1m 3s)

$Clash of the Iguanas$

Clash of the Iguanas

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Pete’s iguana is bigger, so he says his grew more, but Pauly’s not so sure. Can you help? (1m 7s)

$The Bulging Briefcase$

The Bulging Briefcase

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Is this bank robber's briefcase large enough to handle a million bucks? (1m 15s)

$The Belly Buster Pizza Puzzle$

The Belly Buster Pizza Puzzle

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Should double the pizza really be double the price? (1m 11s)

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