Connecting Math to Careers
Math Made Relevant
“When will I ever use this in the real world?”
It’s the question math teachers hear year after year.
P2C Math delivers the answer.
By bridging the gap between textbook theory and real-world application, P2C Math helps students understand why math matters—and how it can shape their future. The flexible, career-connected approach goes beyond better math problems; it connects every concept to real careers students can see themselves in.
What's Included in P2C Math:
- Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, & Algebra II courses—all available in English & Spanish and aligned to individual state standards, including Common Core State Standards
- Practical applications of math in 650+ high-value careers across fields like engineering, healthcare, construction, entrepreneurship, and more
- Exploration lessons, which introduce concepts, definitions, and examples, highlighting how math applies to existing careers
- Application lessons, which strengthen skills and deepen students’ understanding of the link between the math they’re learning now and the jobs they’ll hold tomorrow
- Ongoing formative and summative assessments, informed by Quantile® measures—through tests and real-world projects that engage students in solving authentic career-based challenges using their new math skills
Anatomy of P2C Math Lessons
In Every Lesson
Custom Activities
Teacher autonomy is built in. Educators can tailor activities to individual students or entire classes and create custom formative assessments to track learning and guide instruction.
In Application Lessons
Career Stories & Spotlights
Students explore real occupations through salary data, education pathways, and day-to-day responsibilities—then hear directly from professionals in Career Story videos who share their personal journeys and explain how high school math powers their work today.
Step into the Career
Becoming a well-rounded math learner requires problem-solving skills. P2C Math builds those skills through three activities:
- Devise a Plan guides students in solving a real-world problem.
- Walk Through the Solution teaches students how to follow their plans through.
- On the Job allows students to practice problem-solving independently or within a group.
In Exploration Lessons
"Did You Know?"
Teachers can easily address the classic question, “When am I ever going to use this?” with real-world connections that show how math concepts apply to on-the-job challenges. For example:
In an Pre-Algebra lesson on writing and solving proportions:
“Did you know? Chefs and head cooks use proportions to help determine ingredient amounts when increasing or decreasing a recipe.”In a Geometry lesson on triangle congruence:
“Did you know? Bicycle repairers can use triangle congruence theorems when repairing bicycle frames.”
Real-World Math, Real Results
When education becomes relevant, learners can fully engage.
PC Math is grounded in career-connected learning principles that create tangible benefits for workforce readiness, student engagement and academic performance across demographic and socioeconomic groups.
Learners who participate in career-connected learning instruction:
- demonstrate increased engagement in learning
- score higher on standardized tests
- achieve higher overall GPAs
- have a higher probability of graduating high school
- are better prepared for colleges and careers
- have higher median annual earnings post high school
“The connections to careers help students see the relevance of what they are learning. We’re struggling to engage this generation of students, just getting them out of their cell phones. Pathway2Careers helps us do that.”
— Alejandro Lozano, Hatch Valley High School Math Teacher
What are Teachers Saying?
The real question students are asking is, 'When am I ever going to use this?' As a former math teacher, I learned that addressing this question head-on made all the difference. Students’ success in math isn't found a book; it is found in how math applies to them, in its relevance to their future career plans.
Reported the career content as interesting and engaging
Observed an increase in math performance
Reported an increased interest in career exploration
In just one year of using the P2C Math, students in the rural community of Hatch, New Mexico:
- Improved more than 90 Quantile® points in Algebra I
- Jumped more than 150 Quantile® points in Algebra II
Students are also more invested, more motivated, and more curious about how math connects to real careers. Across New Mexico:
- Schools using P2C Math have seen a 38% increase in student interest in STEM careers
- 92% of students say they prefer learning math this way
— William Summers, Prinicpal
Powerful as Core Curriculum. Flexible as a Supplement.
P2C Math is designed to adapt to any pre-Algebra through Geometry classroom.
With more than 500 real-world application and exploration lessons, P2C Math makes it easy to enrich existing instruction, personalize learning experiences, and show students the everyday value of math.
As a supplemental math solution, educators can:
- Expand math coverage by filling in gaps or diving deeper into concepts not fully addressed by the core curriculum
- Add variety to deeply engaged students with fresh, career-connected context
- Support individual learners in small groups, tutoring sessions, or personalized learning plans
Fill the gaps before they grow.
Schools don’t have an Algebra problem; they have an algebra readiness problem.
P2C Math Bridge (Bridge) is a separate, targeted curriculum designed to complement P2C Math by focusing on bridging learning gaps and combating learning loss before students begin Pre-Algebra and Algebra. Its scaffolded lessons help students sharpen foundational math skills, ensuring they’re fully prepared to succeed in more advanced math courses.
Your Journey. Our Commitment.
Our Customer Success team guides you through a proven four-phase implementation model (Plan, Instruct, Coach, and Evaluate), designed to deliver measurable results. Whether you choose multi-day in-person training or a virtual experience, our tailored implementation and professional development plans align with your schedule and goals.
About the P2C Customer Success Team
Our team is composed of experienced educators, former administrators, and career-connected learning experts. Each consultant brings advanced credentials and a deep understanding of classroom practice and strategic program implementation. With a blend of pedagogical expertise and real-world insight, our team delivers professional development that is research-informed, relevant, relatable, and actionable—ensuring you and your students benefit from a smooth, impactful rollout.
Ready to ignite student learning and close the gap
between education and industry with Pathway2Careers?