Curated OER
Worksheet 28: Parametric Equations
In this parametric equations worksheet, young scholars read informational paragraphs and answer 10 questions regarding parameter, velocity, speed, curvature, parametric equations, and scalar curvature.
Curated OER
P-Series Handout
In this calculus learning exercise, students are given 3 short-answer problems regarding p-series, convergence, and estimating convergent p-series.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Scoliosis
This site from the MayoClinic.com gives excellent information about scoliosis, including a picture, signs of scoliosis, screening information, diagnosis and treatment information, and how scoliosis progresses with treatment.
Other
Dans Math: Lessons: Calculus (Part 2)
College professor Dan Bach offers a review of the calculus concepts of integrals and vectors. Examples and animated graphs are provided.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Little Little G
Could the altitude of the city hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games have an effect on performance in the long jump? This challenging activity encourages mathematical reflection, investigation and discussion as students explore how...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: 10 Olympic Starters
These 10 questions encourage students to explore mathematical modelling in the context of several different sports including track and field athletics, shooting, football, tennis, basketball and gymnastics. This activity is designed to...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G C, G Srt Neglecting the Curvature of the Earth
Jerry and Ashley are trying to find out if it is possible to see the lowest point in the USA from the highest point in the USA. It turns out that the highest point in the United States, the peak of Mount Whitney, is only 85 miles from...