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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, you’ll meet some mathematically-challenged characters who are right smack in the middle of one.

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The Bulging Briefcase
Is this bank robber's briefcase large enough to handle a million bucks?
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The Really Big Shoe Sale
Does 40% off plus an additional 60% off really mean these shoes are free?
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What is a Math Mess?
Math is everywhere – and so are Math Messes!
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Extras
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Making a Math Mess
Come behind the scenes to find out how the Math Mess video series was created.
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The Shadow Knows
Can Cory figure out how tall the Ferris Wheel is using shadows?
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The Downtown Sale
Which sale will give Carla the most bang for her buck?
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Math Magic
Can you figure out the secret to Marko’s math magic?
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The Belly Buster Pizza Puzzle
Should double the pizza really be double the price?
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Clash of the Iguanas
Pete’s iguana is bigger, so he says his grew more, but Pauly’s not so sure. Can you help?
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