
Get started with math modeling!
Resources for Success!
If you want to take on real-world problems, but are having trouble thinking outside traditional math operations, the resources in this section will give you the skills and mathematical modeling savvy you need to gain insight and develop solutions.
What is Math Modeling?
Learn about the modeling process and access free handbooks
Tips & Guidelines
Advice for a successful Challenge
Challenge Checklist
Everything you need from start to finish

Sample Problems
Check out past problems and additional practice problems
Resources for Teachers
Helpful videos and guides for teaching math modeling
Learn Technical Computing
Want to use programming in your solution?
How to Best Prep for M3 Challenge
Math modeling is a process that uses math to represent, analyze, make predictions, or otherwise provide insight into real-world phenomena. Not familiar with this process or how to quantify such problems? Watch this video for a quick overview of some of the free resources available for participating in MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge.