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Linear Approximation

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils practice examining the tangent to a function to estimate the value of the function near the point of tangency. They view errors associated with those approximations, determine overestimates and find intervals that guarantee a...
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Percent of Change

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, learners convert between percents and decimals. They calculate sales tax, discounts and relative errors. There are 4 questions with an answer key.
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Theory of Codes

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of code theory. In this code theory lesson, students discuss noise, error correction, Hamming distance, parity check matrices, and cyclic codes. Students develop these concepts through practice and discussion.
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Standard Deviation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students find city temperatures and analyze their means to find the standard deviation. They calculate the standard deviation of monthly temperature means.
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Applied Mathematics I

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this applied mathematics worksheet, students solve 4 various sets of problems that include scalar equations, existence of solutions, and inverse problems. They determine the number of solutions of a problem shown and justify their...
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Least Squares Fit Line

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students estimate the least squares fit line for a set of data. They understand error involved in least square fit lines. They solve application problems using least square fit lines.
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Hurricane Tracking

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students access the Internet to find information on current hurricanes. They get locations, speeds, and air pressures and then plot the location of the hurricane on a hurricane-tracking map. They also access the FEMA website to solve...
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Estimating Products

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this math worksheet, learners round numbers to their leading digit. They multiply the results to find the estimation of the exact answer. Students estimate and then find the exact answer on six problems.
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BC Series 1 - Derivatives

For Teachers 10th - 11th
In this function worksheet, students find the derivatives of a function. They graph each function and determine the interval. This three-page worksheet contains 8 problems.
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Dividing Decimals

For Teachers 6th
In this mathematics worksheet, 6th graders find the quotient for each problem listed. Then thy explain their estimates, divide, and multiply to check their answers.
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Area of Triangle Worksheet

For Students 5th - 6th
In this area activity, students find the area of a triangle given the height and the base. They also find the height or base given the area of the triangle. 
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Velocity

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore the concepts of velocity, acceleration, distance and football. They collect data on the velocity of a football and they determine the distance and height of a football when it is thrown. Students compare their findings...
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Multiplication Flashcards

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this math worksheet, students participate in a variety of math activities using multiplication flashcards. The multiplication cards range from numbers one through ten.
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How much does soap cost?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders practice the division concept.  In this dividing lesson, 3rd graders watch a video that gives a simple division word problem. Students work collaboratively to find the solution.
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Go Figure! Using Percents in the Real World

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders solve sales tax problems.  For this solving sales tax problems lesson, 6th graders find the sales tax on various items.  Students are given a list of expenses that a family spent on vacation before taxes. ...
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Connecting Measurement

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students participate in activities the connect measurement to geometry, statistics, estimation, and the real world. They collect measurements from their elbow to the tip of their middle finger and make a box plot of the data as well as...
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Extra Word Worksheet 2

For Students 5th
In this proofing/editing worksheet, 5th graders practice their editing skills by reading eight sentences to find the one extra word not needed in each one.
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Understanding Pi.

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students study the relationship between circumference and diameter to come up with Pi. "In this pi instructional activity, students measure, record and find the ratio "circumference/diameter" and their average which is an approximation...
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Algebra Card Trick

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students explore the algebra explanation of a math card trick.  The one page worksheet contains one problem.  The solutions and explanations of the trick is provided. 
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Picture Frames and Algebra

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students evaluate the area of a picture frame and write algebraic representations. In this algebra lesson, students work in groups to find the area of different picture frames.  Students then write algebraic expressions and present...
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More of U.S.

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Explore graphical representation of a real-life data set and determine the exponential regression model for the data in your classroom. High schoolers also compare the estimated value to the given value by determining the percent error.
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Creating a Mathematical Model Using Weather Data

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore the concept of mathematical models. In this mathematical model lesson, students create a mathematical model from data from 4 cities over 15 months. Students are told they are working for a weather station. Students...
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I Have...Who Has ... Cards - Limits

For Students 10th - 12th
In this limits worksheet, students solve 20 limits problems. Students each have a card with a limit problem and answer. Students solve the limit problem and find the person with their answer.
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The Math of Science-Balancing Chemical Equations

For Students 9th - 11th
In this balancing equations worksheet, students are given directions as to how to balance equations and they practice what they learned. They complete three equations by placing the proper coefficients in front of the reactants and...