Assignments

Applet Collections

Interactive Math Applications

This is a collection of different fun applets relating to fields such as music, beauty, and flight. These apply more to higher-level mathematics.

Rossman/Chance Statistical Applets

Here is a collection of statistical applets geared towards higher grade levels. They are grouped by different statistical topics, some more fun/creative than others.

APPLETmaths

There are five different applets on this site. Three are focused on the angles of circles, and the other two on the nature of roots.

Stapplet

These are statistics applets focused on data analysis, probability, and other broad concepts. It also has applets that you can use as a class/individually.

Larry Green's Applets

These applets will take you through fun games from basic math all the way up to college algebra and statistics.

Applets

Area of a Circle

This applet allows students to visualize how a skirt(circle) opens up to a flat pattern(rectangle) to find the area.

Hyperbolic Tilings

Plug in your own image and make a hyperbolic tiling onto it! See how math plays into the design of patterns.

Transformations

Explore transformations of shapes, which is essential in all aspects of pattern making.

Tessellations

Explore tessellations and how fashion designers use them to create symmetric designs.

Surface Area

Dissect a cone to find it's surface area, notice how this looks exactly like a skirt!
Resources

Math Behind Textiles

This article talks about the math behind the textiles in the fashion industry with great figures to help you visualize.

Real Life Fashion Design

This youtube video connects math to fashion design, you will hear great advice from a mathematician and see the fashion industry firsthand.

Calculated Designs

Here is a news article on a unique designer inspired by her math background, using both quadratic and exponential equations to make her designs.

STEM in Style

STEM in Style offers information about how math and fashion go hand-in-hand and how you can launch interactive exhibits in your classroom.

How Fashion Designers Use Math

This is a short and simple text explaining all of the uses of mathematics in the fashion design industry. It offers helpful examples and practice problems as well.
My Applets

The Sine Graph

Explore the sine graph and expand upon it. Answer the questions to see what you know!

T-Shirt Applet

Customize your own tshirt to explore the world of math in fashion through scale factor.

The Flu Game

See how fast the flu can spread with this fun game using exponential functions!

Exploring 3D Solids

Have fun with different 3d figures and answer questions to test your knowledge.

Polar and Rectangular Coordinates

Connect Polar Coordinates with Rectangular Coordinates in this easy applet.