Making Data & Math Make Sense.
From Curiosity to Confidence.
Math and data aren’t just classroom subjects; they’re woven into travel, culture, and everyday life. Here you’ll find videos, guides, and resources that make learning practical, engaging, and curiosity-driven.
Sharing Insights from Everyday Exploration
Every map, recipe, landmark, and journey hides a math or data story waiting to be uncovered. Through videos, guides, and curated resources, I break down complex ideas into simple, relatable lessons you can use at home, while traveling, or in your daily decisions.
Whether you’re a parent, homeschooler, or lifelong learner, these explorations show how learning becomes memorable when it connects directly to the world around us.
Welcome to My Learning Space
A Journey of Discovery and Growth
I’m Dr. Salli Nichols, an analyst, educator, and homeschooling parent. My passion is helping people see that math and data aren’t abstract or intimidating, but woven into our daily lives.
Through travel, homeschooling, and exploration, I show how the world itself becomes the classroom. My background in data and decision sciences gives me the tools to explain concepts clearly, while my teaching and homeschooling journey keeps the lessons practical, engaging, and curiosity-driven.
This site is where I bring those worlds together, sharing resources, stories, and tools to spark curiosity and help learners of all ages see the math around them.
What You’ll Find Here
Videos that Spark Curiosity
Every video begins with a simple question: “How does this actually work?” From maps and travel to recipes, landmarks, and weather forecasts, I create videos that uncover the math and data woven into everyday life.
These aren’t lectures, they’re stories designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and show that learning happens best when it connects to the world around us.
Learning Resources & Guides
Build on each video with companion resources designed to make ideas stick:
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Exploration Guides – short, practical explanations in plain language.
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Activity Sheets & Challenges – simple tasks you can try at home or on the go.
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Curated Tools – recommended books, websites, and kits (affiliate links) to extend learning.
Homeschool Explorations
Homeschooling is more than curriculum, it’s a lifestyle of curiosity. I share projects and activities that connect math, science, and data to the world around us. These resources are designed for families, but are also flexible enough for anyone who wants to learn through exploration.
Everyday Analytics
Data doesn’t just live in spreadsheets; it shapes the choices we make every day. Explore how concepts like probability, optimization, and measurement appear in things like:
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Why airline tickets change prices
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How weather forecasts really work
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The geometry in buildings and art
Simple stories and examples that reveal the math you already use, often without realizing it.
Travel & Culture Through Numbers
Exploring the world reveals patterns everywhere: symmetry in cathedrals, ratios in music, probability in weather, or geometry in ancient architecture. Travel isn’t just about seeing new places; it’s also about uncovering the math and data that shape them.
Collaborative Learning Journey
Learning is more powerful when shared. Join a community of parents, homeschoolers, and curious learners who see education as exploration. Together, we’ll uncover the math and data that connect our lives, our travels, and our decisions.
Explore, Learn, and Grow with Analytic Confidence
Projects & Collaborations
I collaborate with Analytic Confidence, a platform dedicated to strategy, clarity, and deeper decision-making support. While this site focuses on foundational learning, Analytic Confidence offers tools and frameworks for applying those foundations in bigger life and business decisions.
If you’re ever ready to go beyond curiosity into deeper decision frameworks and strategy, you’re welcome to explore Analytic Confidence, a companion platform for clarity, growth, and applied insight.
Stay Curious. Keep Exploring.
Math and data are everywhere. Let’s explore them together.