Long-form units · weeks to months

Build it. Math made it possible.

PBL projects span weeks or months. Each ends with something students can hold, photograph, or hang on the wall — and a deeper understanding of the math that made it possible.

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Math + Art

Graf(it) Art

Students build their own piece of art using only mathematical functions. Over a month, each design grows from 100–200 equations — and ends up on the gallery wall.

Grades 8+ 1 month $0–$400 F-IF · F-BF · G-CO
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+ identity + voice + story
me = Σ ( experiences )
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Math + English

Equation of Me

Students compose an algebraic "self-equation" — a creative bridge between identity, language, and mathematical expression. A reflective project that brings English and math into the same conversation.

Grades 7–12 2–3 weeks Free A-SSE · A-CED
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Math + Music

Guitars & Instruments

Students design and build their own handcrafted instruments using the Rule of 18 and the math of music theory. The most ambitious project in the PBL Math library — and the most rewarding.

Grades 7+ 2–5 months $1,500–$4,000 N-Q · F-IF · G-MG
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Math + Econ

House of Index Cards

A class-wide simulation of a housing market built from index cards. Students apply algebra, percentages, and economic reasoning to a fully-functioning market — complete with surprise events.

Grades 6–9 1 month ~$50 7.RP · 8.EE · A-CED
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