Space Math at NASA
Whether you're an educator or simply enjoy mathematical challenges, explore our collection of solar science problems sorted by mathematical complexity, from basic counting and fractions through calculus.
Math Problems by Grade Level
Select the grade band for the kinds of problems you are looking for! Note that because the problems are Real-World examples, several different math skills may be required to understand and answer the stated questions.
Grades K-4
Discover real-world space math problems for students, blending foundational math skills to explore our Sun and solar system.
Grades 5-8
Inspire students with real-world space math! Apply classroom skills to solve problems just like NASA engineers and physicists.
Grades 9-12+
Bridge the gap between classroom math and similar real-world equations used by NASA engineers and physicists.
Math Educator Guides
Comprehensive Educator Guides for Grades K-12+, containing hundreds of math problems spanning the full range of astronomical objects. From our solar system neighborhood, including our Sun, asteroids, and planets, to distant stars, galaxies and black holes.
| Space Math | Grades K-12+ | In this resource, you'll discover a database of over 700 mathematics problems connected…
| Educator Guide | Grades K-12 | Big Idea 1.1 | In this guide, learners explore the mathematics behind eclipses,…
| Educator Guide | Grades 6-12+ | This educator guide contains 51 math-infused problems that incorporate NASA Data.
Heliophysics Resource Database
Have you ever wondered how math is used by NASA scientists to make their discoveries? This resource plans to offer over 1000 math problems that reveal the many ways math and science work together to help us understand the universe. Use the guiding questions above to explore resources at each level or go directly to our database to search for resources by level, NGSS performance expectation, topic, and mission.
Resource Database