In this interactive physics tutorial, students examine some real-world applications of the impulse-momentum change theorem, more specifically, some physics in action in the real world.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] During this learning module, students can learn about real world applications of algebra with an explanation of Boyle's law. Explore how a bicycle pump is a perfect...

Students calculate decimal quantities while making sense of real world situations.

This page describes different types of applications in which different forms of Math can be used. Scroll down near the bottom of the page to read about how differential equations can be used in solving real world problems.

This is a very nice layout of information relative to Calculus. The page is divided into various topics each containing a quiz over the material, topic summary, review problems, and on line tools to help with the topic. The topics of the...

On this site, students can explore real-world applications of algebra concepts in music, fashion, and video games. It provides comprehensive lesson plans, video clips, and interactive challenges for students.

As future employees, students should be aware of the various forms of business correspondence. Students will learn how to use wizards and templates from a word processing software to create business letters. This project allows students...

The video lesson explores an example of how systems of linear inequalities can be applied in the real world.

This audio book, narrated by author Mark Bishop, describes how equation stoichiometry can be used in the real world. Many examples are given to help understand how to plan chemical reactions, solve for limiting reactants, and calculate...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students use problem-solving strategies and a plan to solve real-world dilemmas. Students watch a video tutorial, explore guided notes and attempt...

Young scholars examine the impulse-momentum change theorem, the law of momentum conservation, and real world applications. The tutorial consists of lessons and problems to check for understanding.

Test your bargin shopping skills by figuring out which discount offers the greatest savings. A one page activity from the NCTM Math Challenges for Families series that focuses on understanding and calculating percentages. Connections...

This resource presents an interesting challenge for the serious mathematician with strong reasoning skills. Explore proportional reasoning, probabilities, fractions, and ratios in this challenge to figure out if you always get six hours...

This is the second of two consecutive lesson plans concerning the centers of a triangle. The lesson requires the use of Geometer's Sketch Pad. The lesson contains real world applications of some of the concurrent points of a triangle.

In this lesson, students will model and solve air traffic control problems with geometry software. The Cabri Jr. application will be used to construct a model of the problem situation and concepts from trigonometry and proportions are...

Carpenters use applications of geometry in their work, including the properties of right triangles and circles. This activity uses Cabri Jr. Geometry software to make measurements and solve problems based on carpentry situations....

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Exploring the similarity of parabolas and their use in real world applications

Get independent practice applying percent concept to real world situations. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.

Get independent practice with more applications of percents to real world situations. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.

This video tutorial demonstrates how to write and solve radical functions using real-world scenarios. Students can check their understanding with an assessment.

The introduction of this lesson has students verifying the famous Pythagorean Theorem with a hands-on proof. Students will then apply the Theorem in one of two ways: by solving for the side lengths of a right triangle and by determining...

This Clark University site gives a brief historical perspective into how trigonometry is used in astronomy, geography, engineering, physics, and mathematics.

This site has several examples of exponential functions. There is also some background and theory information.

Worksheet contains problems through which students can practice adding and subtracting integers. Real-world application of the skill is provided as well as a quick, diagnostic pre-test.