New York State Education Department
TASC Transition Curriculum: Workshop 13
The six instructional shifts in this workshop definitely move math and science teachers' understanding of instruction. The workshop, 13th out of a series of 15, asks participants to examine sample tests and to look at how the six...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Real World Problems With Two Step Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use rational numbers and two-step algebraic equations to solve real-world problems. Includes examples, guided practice, a video [12:59], practice problems, and an...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Solving Real World Problems Involving Decimals
Sixth graders will be able to solve problems involving adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing multi-digit decimal quantities.
Other
Study International: Why Solving the World's Problems Needs a Multi Disciplinary Approach
This article is directed at students and encourages them to look at complex problems with an interdisciplinary mindset. It provides some examples of real-world problems that were solved with multidisciplinary teamwork. (Published Sept....
Cengage Learning
Brooks/cole: Real World Mathematics
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.
PBS
Pbs: The Lowdown: Living Wages in Ca: Ratio and Rate in the Real World
In this KQED infographic, find out how much an adult in different-sized households needs to make to pay for basic monthly living expenses. In the accompanying classroom activity, students solve real-life problems involving rate and ratio...
BBC
Bbc World Service: Figure It Out: Winning the Lottery
The learning activity demonstrates to students real-world applications of mathematics. The resource shows examples of how probability and chance can be used in the real world.
Other
Analytixlabs: 15 Real World Applications of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think like humans and mimic their actions. The term may also be applied to any machine that exhibits traits associated with a human...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Fcat Real World Solving Linear Equations/systems
Activity explores the vocabulary and methods of solving systems of equations and includes classroom Activity "Catch Me If You Can" with response sheet and assessment focused on real world problem solving of linear equations and systems.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Algebra: Creating Equations From Word Problems
A video, a karaoke song to sing along to, and a short quiz on strategies for solving a word problem in an organized way using algebraic thinking.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Perimeter Word Problems
Practice solving real world word problems involving perimeter. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints. CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.D.8 Solve real world and...
Other
The Futures Channel: Problem Solving
"Connecting learning to the real world" is the goal of the Futures Channel. Through the use of short videos, teachers can integrate real-world examples of how math and science are used in everyday life. Complete teaching guidelines...
BBC
Bbc World Service: Figure It Out: Travel and Traffic
The learning resource demonstrates how math can be used in the real world. The activity has examples of word problems related to travel and traffic.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Expressions for Real Life Situations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use the order of operations and variable expressions to solve real-world problems
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Number: Solve Word Problems: Money and Measurement
Solve real life word problems involving money using the four operations.
Other
How to Study: The Rqwqcq Strategy for Solving Math Word Problems
RQWQCQ is a good strategy to use when solving math word (or "story") problems. Each of the letters in RQWQCQ stands for a step in the strategy.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Problem Solving Models
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve real- world problems involving a problem solving plan
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Applications Using Linear Models
[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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Functions That Describe Situations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students learn to represent and solve real-world problems with functions. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Problem Solving With Linear Graphs
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Devise a problem-solving strategy that uses a graph to solve real-world problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Comparison of Problem Solving Models
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve real-world problems using selected strategies as part of a problem solving plan
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Problem Solving With Linear Models
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to solve real-world problems using linear modeling.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Problems by Factoring
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Apply quadratic factoring techniques to solve real-world problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Expressions for Real Life Situations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use given and variable expressions to solve real-world problems