PBS
Pbs: Real Life Math: Restaurant Manager
Restaurant manager Tad Peelen explains how he uses math in his work in this video from KAET. In the accompanying classroom activity, students complete an activity involving one aspect of math that Mr. Peleen mentions: determining...
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...
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Applications
Provides examples of applications of exponential functions involving compound interest and exponential growth and decay, and an example of an application of a logarithm involving earthquake intensity.
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Applications of Quadratic Equations
Detailed math tutorial features notes and examples that review applications involving solving a quadratic equation including distance/rate problems and work rate problems.
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."
BBC
Bbc World Service: Figure It Out: Math and the Money Market
The learning activity investigates how math can be used in the real world. The resource shows examples of how math can be used in the stock market.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Applications and Use of the Inverse Functions
Learners explore applications of inverse functions. Topics investigated are angle of elevation, range, and right circular cones. The activity includes examples on uses of inverse functions in real situations with detailed solutions.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Atlatl Lessons Grades 4 12
What is an atlatl? Learn how this Aztec dart throwing tool can be used to teach learners such things as distance, radius, and linear and angular velocity. Curriculum strands are provided for each of the many lesson plans for students...
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Math on the Farm
This article discusses the Mathematics skills that are essential for a crop farmer, particularly measurement, e.g., time, money, volume, area. The article contains a variety of problems based on real life situations.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.rp Friends Meeting on Bicycles
Students use ratio and rate to answer five questions in this real-world math performance task.
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.
Mathigon
Mathigon: Math Foundations: Divisibility and Primes: Real Life Applications
This lesson provides real life applications for divisibility and prime numbers including the Cicada Cycle's use of prime numbers and Cryptography,encryption.
Mathigon
Mathigon: Math Foundations: Divisibility and Prime: Least Common Multiples
This lesson features practical applications for finding the least common multiples.
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.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: M&m Math
By using a simple bag of M&Ms, you can conduct an experiment in statistics to determine the frequency of colors in the package. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and...
Other
Quick Math: Percentages
This section will explain how to apply algebra to percentage problems.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Pascal and Fermat Beginnings of Probability
This site describes early applications of probability, the roles of Pascal and Fermat, and the problem of points.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Chapter Test Applying Percents 12 Questions
Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking chapter test to assess your knowledge on percent applications. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. After completing the test students can click the "Check It" button and the correct...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
A detailed explanation of polynomials and like terms is followed with many examples of how to add and subtract them. Lessons for the teacher as well as interactive examples for the students provide plenty of opportunities for practice....
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Putt Putt Golf in the Math Classroom
Putt-Putt golf can be a great tool in helping students understand angles and their reflections. Here a teacher demonstrates the "Course," set up in his classroom to assist in explaining to students how to use geometry and angles in...
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...
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Derivative Function
A complete reference guide to derivative functions. It provides definitions, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
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