Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Working With Exponents and Logarithms
Clearly presented explanation of how logarithms and exponents work together, the properties of logarithms, the natural logarithm and the natural exponential functions, the common logarithm, changing the base, and real-world applications...
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Imaginary Numbers in Real World
This site from the University of Toronto contains revelant information regarding imaginary number appliances to the real world.
PBS
Pbs: Scale City: Scaling Up Recipes and Circles in the Real World
In this video, students visit a small-town festival that features the world's largest stainless steel skillet. In addition to a question about scaling recipes, they also are asked how increasing or decreasing the radius of a circle...
PBS
Pbs: Real World Ratio and Rate Reasoning: How to Power the Skate Park
The CyberSquad works with area to figure out how to power a skate park using solar panels in this interactive from WNET. In the accompanying classroom activity, students view and analyze a series of video clips from Cyberchase and...
PBS
Pbs: Split Time: Real World Rate
Dan has to run on a different track in the winter, how can he figure out his split time for the smaller track? This interactive exercise focuses on using what you know about ratios to calculate the correct split time for the different...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: High School Archive on Geometry
This site is an archive of questions posed by students and the general public about geometry which are responded to by "Dr. Math."
Other
Math I Ly: Discrete Mathematics in the Real World
This resource provides short descriptions, with links to longer explanations, of examples of discrete mathematics as applied to our everyday lives and as used in important and interesting research and corporate applications.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Visualizing Integers in Our World
Making connections between art, math, and the real world helps students understand integers in our daily lives.
Missouri State University
Missouri State University: Introductory Statistics: Linear Regression Models
Four examples which use the linear regression model in real-world applications. The site continues with discussion on how to correctly construct the regression model, how its results can be analyzed, and what can come from it.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Probability Activity
The unit introduces the topic of probability and then young scholars work in groups to find the odds of winning a game they design. The students learn how to summarize financial projections and appreciate the role of probability in real...
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Probability Activity
The unit introduces the topic of probability and then learners work in groups to find the odds of winning a game they design. The students learn how to summarize financial projections and appreciate the role of probability in real world...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Self Check Quiz on Linear Functions
The online assessment demonstrates knowledge of advanced mathematical concepts in Algebra II. The questions test students on linear functions. Topics include modeling real-world data with linear functions, scatterplots, and regression...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Using Functions to Describe a Situation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students learn to write a function rule from a table of values and represent real-world situations with a function. Students examine guided notes, review guided...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Igloo: Multiplication
On this interactive website students practice various math skills using a real life scenario at an igloo. Those skills include counting by ones, fives and tens up to fifty.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Pizza (Italian) Restaurant: 3 D Space
On this interactive website students practice various math skills using a real life scenario. Those skills include identifying 3D objects, identifying the similarities and differences in prisms and pyramids, and drawing 3D shapes such as...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Living in the Mill: 3 D Objects
On this interactive website students practice various math skills using a real life scenario at a toy store. Those skills include describing the features of pyramids, prisms, cones, cylinders and spheres.
Other
National Defense Education Program: Lab Tv
A collection of videos showing real-world research taking place in Department of Defense laboratories. Each is accompanied by a brief description as well as a list of related concepts and links.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra I: Sequences Word Problems
Given a verbal description of a real-world relationship, determine the sequence that models that relationship. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Area of a Triangle and Parallelogram Using Trig
How can trigonometry be used to find the area of a triangle or parallelogram? Does the triangle need to be a right triangle, and how accurate can the results possibly be? The answers to these questions are found here along with several...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Model With Function Combination
Given two basic functions that model a real-world situation, combine them using the appropriate arithmetic operation in order to model a more complex situation. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Graphing Linear Functions Word Problems
Graph the line that represents a real-world relationship that is given verbally. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
Practical Money Skills
Practical Money Skills at Home: Allowance and Behavior
Ideas on how to teach their children about allowances. This activity presents topics such as the age for allowances, behavior-based allowances, needs-based allowances, and chores for children. Suggested real world experiences and links...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Counting Clams a Tidal Flat Adventure
Mathematics has an important role in the real world outside of school. In this lesson, students will learn how scientists use multiplication to estimate animal populations. Included in the lesson are a detailed plan, background knowledge...
Other
Wpi: Applications of Exponential & Logarithmic Functions
This site explains the Applications of exponential and logarithmic functions with exercises to help the student understand the applications.
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