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Real-life East Harlem math teacher Kay Toliver presents mathematical concepts in her classroom, and a fictional student named Eddie takes student viewers to workplaces to see those same concepts being applied. This updated version of the series features four "fileboxes" of four programs each.
TV Schedule
Welcome to Math #101
Eddie's first assignment in Kay Toliver's class is to find out about how people use math in their jobs.
- KETKY Monday, November 23 at 1:00 am EST
Estimation #102
With help from professionals who use estimation, Eddie makes an educated guess about the number of dogs in New York City.
- KETKY Monday, November 23 at 1:18 am EST
Geometry #103
Eddie learns how polygons are used to create everything from skyscrapers to collapsible spheres.
- KETKY Monday, November 23 at 1:37 am EST
Fractions #104
Eddie discovers surprising things about fractions from a chef, a percussionist, and a sports photographer.
- KETKY Monday, November 23 at 1:56 am EST
Hot Dog Heaven (Distance, Time, and Speed) #201
While Eddie looks for a lost dog, transportation professionals explain how millions of people move around New York City every day.
- KETKY Monday, November 23 at 2:14 am EST
The Lucky Batting Glove (Statistics) #202
Eddie and Aunt Rosa discover the roles of mathematics in business and sports.
- KETKY Monday, November 23 at 2:37 am EST
The Veggie Stash-o-Matic (Circles) #203
Eddie works on his assignmentinventing a machineas designers and engineers share the practical uses of geometry.
- KETKY Monday, November 23 at 2:59 am EST
The Fake Money Caper (Decimals) #204
To help Secret Service agents track down counterfeiters, Eddie consults with people who create and safeguard the money supply.
- KETKY Monday, November 23 at 3:21 am EST
Sleep Like a Dog (Length and Area) #301
When Aunt Rosa's dog is cast in a commercial, Eddie learns how people who design and make television and movie sets use math.
- KETKY Monday, November 23 at 3:43 am EST
The Big Concert (Patterns) #302
While Eddie is preparing for his school's holiday concert, he learns how musicians use patterns.
- KETKY Monday, November 23 at 4:05 am EST
The Day Manhattan Ran Dry (Volume) #303
Eddie meets people who make sure Manhattan never runs out of water.
- KETKY Monday, November 23 at 4:27 am EST
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