Math in Real Life

Mathematics is all around us. It can be seen in every aspect of our daily lives, from technology to art, engineering, finance, and even sports. This series explains mathematics, from its origins to its surprising modern uses. Even the math-averse will have their interest piqued.

Curated by: TED-Ed (63 videos)


Currently Playing: How to visualize one part per million - Kim Preshoff + The TED-Ed Community

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-visualize-one-part-per-million-kim-preshoff-the-ted-ed-community “Parts per million” is a scientific unit of measurement that counts the number of units of one substance per one million units of another. But because it’s hard to conceptualize really large numbers, it can be difficult to wrap our brains around what “one part per million” really means. Kim Preshoff (with help from 100+ animators from the TED-Ed Community) shares nine helpful ways to visualize it. Lesson by Kim Preshoff, animation by TED-Ed Community.


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