Math Resources

Welcome Massachusetts Educators

Massachusetts provides resources for interdisciplinary and embedded content that make critical connections between technical and academic skills. Each published framework on the Career Connected Learning Hub will include sample lessons aligned with the Massachusetts curriculum standards. The real-world, relevant math resources support educators in fulfilling Strand 2: Embedded Academics for state-approved Career Technical Education (CTE) programs. The framework pages have these resources linked as part of the implementation resources.

To access the aligned resources by math content area, select a course image to view lessons. You may also sign in or register an account on Pathway2Careers' (P2C) website.

Improving Math Proficiency

As part of an effort to bring real-world math and content driven by the Massachusetts labor market, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education DESE has teamed up with Pathway2Careers P2C to deliver solutions that not only transform the future prosperity of individual students but also the economies of whole communities.

Through this partnership, educators located in Massachusetts have access to Pathway2Careers P2C Math, Career Explorer, and the Financial Literacy program at no additional charge.

Massachusetts Educators are encouraged to request access to Pathway2Careers P2C through the form below. The Pathway2Careers P2C Product Success team will work with you to provide implementation support and resources to ensure the successful implementation of Pathway2Careers P2C's real-world focused math curriculum.

Curriculum Crosswalks

Pathway2Careers P2C Math can be used to support and strengthen your existing curriculum by offering students an opportunity to see why a math concept is relevant to a real-world career. The Pathway2Careers P2C team is aligning Pathway2Careers P2C Math to materials published through the Massachusetts Curriculum Ratings by Teachers CURATE reports. Combining Pathway2Careers P2C Math with recommended materials will produce powerful outcomes that accelerate student learning throughout the state. Crosswalks are available on the Pathway2Careers P2C site.

Example Lessons:

On the site, you'll find over 800 math lessons. The information below includes just some examples available on Pathway2Careers P2C and their alignment to the Career Connected Learning Frameworks. Example Lessons are presented in one of two ways:

Application — Application lessons are focused on a single career and the numerous ways a math concept is used in carrying out the work of that career.
Exploration — Exploration lessons show how a specific math concept is used across several careers, including the one in the specific Career Technical Education CTE program area.

Aligned Framework: Automotive Technician
Career Spotlight: Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: P-10.10: Apply Volume of Composite Solids
MA Math Standard: 8.G.9

Aligned Framework: Dental Assisting
Career Spotlight: Dental Hygienists
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: 5.4: Apply Linear Equations in Two Variables
MA Math Standard: 8.F.4

Aligned Framework: Metal Fabrication and Joining Technologies
Career Spotlight: Structural Iron and Steel Workers
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: P-3.2: Apply Properties of Parallel Lines
MA Math Standard: 8.G.5

Aligned Framework: Plumbing
Career Spotlight: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: P-9.7: Apply the Pythagorean Theorem
MA Math Standard: 8.G.5

Aligned Framework: Veterinary Science
Career Spotlight: Veterinary Assistant
Lesson Plan: Exploration
Lesson Name: P-9.3 Find Cube Roots
MA Math Standard: 8.EE.2

Aligned Framework: Graphic Design and Visual Communication
Career Spotlight: Special Effects Artists and Animators
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: P-1.9 Use Rigid Motions to Show Congruent Figures
MA Math Standard: 8.G.2

Aligned Framework: Medical Assisting
Career Spotlight: Medical Services Manager
Lesson Plan: Exploration
Lesson Name: A 10.4: Graphing Piecewise-Defined Functions / P-10.10: Apply Volume of Composite Solids
MA Math Standard: A-CED.2, F-IF.4, F-IF.7b

Aligned Framework: Programming and Web Development
Career Spotlight: Applications Software Developer
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: 5.4: A-5.6: Writing and Solving Systems of Linear Equations
MA Math Standard: A-CED.3, A-REI.6

Aligned Framework: Mason and Tile Setting
Career Spotlight: Terrazzo Worker
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: A 1.4: Modeling with Quantities
MA Math Standard: A-CED.2, N-O.2

Aligned Framework: Painting and Design Technologies
Career Spotlight: Professional Painter
Lesson Plan: Exploration
Lesson Name: A 2.1: Solving One- and Two-Step Equations
MA Math Standard: A-REI.1, A-REI.3

Aligned Framework: Electricity
Career Spotlight: Electrician
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: A 2.7: Solving Literal Equations and Formulas
MA Math Standard: A-0.1, A-CED.4, A-REI.1

Aligned Framework: Multimedia and Broadcast Production
Career Spotlight: Film and Video Editor
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: A 10.9: Operations on Functions
MA Math Standard: A-REI.10, F-BF.3

Aligned Framework: Marketing
Career Spotlight: Market Research Analyst
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: A 12.9: Analyzing Data
MA Math Standard: S-ID.1, S-ID.2, S-ID.3

Aligned Framework: Horticulture
Career Spotlight: Soil and Plant Scientist
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: A-5.9: Writing and Using Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
MA Math Standard: A-CED.3, A-REI.12

Aligned Framework: Environmental Science and Technology
Career Spotlight: Environmental Protection Technician
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: A-1.5: Precision and Accuracy
MA Math Standard: N-Q.1, N-Q.3

Aligned Framework: Animal Science
Career Spotlight: Animal Scientist
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: A-6.6: Applying Exponential Growth
MA Math Standard: A-SSE.1.b, F-IF.8.b, F-LE.1.c, F-LE.2

Aligned Framework: Business Technology
Career Spotlight: Business Operations Specialist
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: A-3.9: Solving Inequalities Graphically
MA Math Standard: A-CED.1, A-CED.3, A-REI.3

Aligned Framework: Marketing
Career Spotlight: Marketing Specialists
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: A-9.7: Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
MA Math Standard: A-REI.4.a, A-REI.4.b

Aligned Framework: Culinary Arts
Career Spotlight: Chefs and Head Cooks
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: A-5.2: Applying Systems of Linear Equations
MA Math Standard: A-CED.2, A-CED.3, A-REI.6

Aligned Framework: Advanced Manufacturing
Career Spotlight: Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmer
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: G-4.8: Compositions of Transformations
MA Math Standard: G-CO.2, G-CO.5

Aligned Framework: Carpentry
Career Spotlight: Carpenters
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: G-2.9: Use Theorems about Angles
MA Math Standard: G-CO.9

Aligned Framework: Cosmetology
Career Spotlight: Barbers
Lesson Plan: Exploration
Lesson Name: G.7.5 Properties of Special Parallelograms
MA Math Standard: G-CO.11

Aligned Framework: HVAC-R
Career Spotlight: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: G-12.9: Apply Volumes of Prisms and Pyramids
MA Math Standard: G-GMD.3, G-MG.1, G-MG.2, G-MG.3

Aligned Framework: Cabinetmaking
Career Spotlight: Carpenters
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: G-2.9: Use Theorems About Angles
MA Math Standard: G-CO.9

Aligned Framework: Graphic Design and Visual Communication
Career Spotlight: Graphic Designer
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: G-5.4: Triangle Congruence
MA Math Standard: G-CO.6, G-CO.7

Aligned Framework: Biotechnology
Career Spotlight: Biological Technician
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: G-4.2: Apply Translations
MA Math Standard: G-CO.2, G-CO.5

Aligned Framework: Graphic Design and Visual Communication
Career Spotlight: Graphic Designer
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: G-10.10: Circles in a Coordinate Plane
MA Math Standard: G-GPE.1, G-GPE.4

Aligned Framework: Drafting
Career Spotlight: Mechanical Drafters
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: G-7.4: Apply Properties of and Conditions for Parallelograms
MA Math Standard: G-CO.11

Aligned Framework: Graphic Design and Visual Communication
Career Spotlight: Mechanical Engineering Technician
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: G-11.5: Apply Circumference and Arc Length
MA Math Standard: G-MG.1

Aligned Framework: Robotics and Automation Engineering Technology
Career Spotlight: Mechatronics Engineer
Lesson Plan: Exploration
Lesson Name: G-10.8: Segment Relationships in Circles
MA Math Standard: G-C.2

Aligned Framework: Agricultural Mechanics
Career Spotlight: Agricultural Equipment Operators
Lesson Plan: Exploration
Lesson Name: G-11.5: Areas of Circles and Sectors
MA Math Standard: G-MG.1

Aligned Framework: Public Safety
Career Spotlight: Emergency Medical Technician
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: G-1.8: Midpoint and Distance in the Coordinate Plane
MA Math Standard: G-CO.1

Aligned Framework: Fashion Technology
Career Spotlight: Fashion Designer
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: G-7.8: Identify Special Quadrilaterals in the Coordinate Plane
MA Math Standard: G-CO.11, G-GPE.4

Aligned Framework: Power Equipment Technology
Career Spotlight: Motorcycle Mechanic
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: Quadrilaterals
MA Math Standard: G-CO.11

Aligned Framework: Automotive Collision
Career Spotlight: Auto Body Repairers
Lesson Plan: Exploration
Lesson Name: A2b-2.1 Parabolas
MA Math Standard: F-IF.7.c, F-IF.7.d, F-IF.8.a, G-GPE.3

Aligned Framework: Aviation Maintenance
Career Spotlight: Airplane Mechanics and Service Technicians
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: A2a-4.7: Applying Inverse Matrices
MA Math Standard: N-VM.10, N-VM.12, A-REI.9, F-BF.4.c

Aligned Framework: Electricity
Career Spotlight: Electricians
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: A2b-3.6: Applying Moduli and Arguments
MA Math Standard: N-CN.3, N-CN.7

Aligned Framework: Health Assisting
Career Spotlight: Respiratory Therapists
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: A2b-1.4: Applying and Solving Rational Equations
MA Math Standard: A-APR.7, A.REI.2

Aligned Framework: Information Support Services and Networking
Career Spotlight: Computer Network Support Specialists
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: A2a-3.7: Using Systems of Inequalities to Find the Feasible Region
MA Math Standard: A-REI.8

Aligned Framework: Sheet Metalworking
Career Spotlight: Structural Iron and Steel
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: A2a-5.5: Applying Properties of Quadratics
MA Math Standard: A-APR.2

Aligned Framework: Electronics Engineering Technology
Career Spotlight: Electronics Engineer
Lesson Plan: Exploration
Lesson Name: A2b-3.8: Using Notation with Complex Numbers
MA Math Standard: N-CN.3, N-CN.7

Aligned Framework: Business Technology
Career Spotlight: Accountants and Auditors
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: A2a-10.8: Applying Hypotheses
MA Math Standard: S-IC.2, S-IC.3, S-IC.5, S-IC.6

Aligned Framework: Hospitality Management
Career Spotlight: Lodging Managers
Lesson Plan: Application
Lesson Name: A2-10.6: Applying Randomness and Bias
MA Math Standard: S-IC.1, S-IC.2, S-IC.3, S-IC.4

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Last Updated: January 29, 2026