“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.
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.
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.
Becoming a well-rounded math learner requires problem-solving skills. P2C Math builds those skills through three activities:
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.”
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:
— Alejandro Lozano, Hatch Valley High School Math Teacher
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:
Students are also more invested, more motivated, and more curious about how math connects to real careers. Across New Mexico:
— William Summers, Prinicpal
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:
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.
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.
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.
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