University of Oregon
Basics of Exponential Growth
A site for exponential growth as it applies to population, resource consumption, polution.
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."
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
University of Saskatchewan: Advanced Trig Exercises
Site provides five example problems dealing with real life trigonometry applications. Hints and solution links are provided.
Other
Labs and Projects: Applications of Exponential and Logarithmic Function
This site has several examples of exponential functions. There is also some background and theory information.
Clark University
Clark University: Dave's Short Trig Course: Applications of Trigonometry
This Clark University site gives a brief historical perspective into how trigonometry is used in astronomy, geography, engineering, physics, and mathematics.
Other
A River Runs Through It Learning Project
In this year long learning project integrating mathematics and science, students solve environmental problems using data collection and problem solving concepts. Designed for upper elementary gifted students. Interactive components and...
Other
Us Government: Fed Stats
This site shows charts, graphs, and information from more than 70 agencies in the United States Federal Government that produce statistics of interest to the public.
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.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Laws of Sines and Cosines
At the bottom of this page from the Georgia State University, you will two real-world applications of the Laws of Sines and Cosines (in the context of velocity vectors.)
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Cl Circuit
Shows how simple harmonic motion is used in a circuit comprised of an inductor and a capacitor. Includes detailed formula derivation utilizing calculus.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Applications of Trigonometry
Dr. Math answers a word problem involving the use of vectors.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Radioactive Decay:half Life
An experiment that will help students in determining the half-life of a radioactive element.
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University
Npac Reu Program: A Practical Application
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center of Syracuse University explains the idea of changing between an absolute value and an interval can be applied to keeping answers within a specific range which can be used in industry.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Creating a Family Trust
Students apply statistics concepts to a real world example. Topics include normal and beta distributions.
Elias Saab
Math Drills: Distance, Speed, and Time Quiz
An interactive quiz which provides students with a word problem involving distance, speed, and/or time. Students input their solution and have the program evaluate it. Hints are available if the student needs them, and explanations are...
Elias Saab
Math Drills: Job Completion Problems Quiz
An interactive quiz which provides students with a word problem involving job completion. Students input their solution and have the program evaluate it. Hints are available if the student needs them, and explanations are provided after...
Elias Saab
Math Drills: Percentage Word Problems Quiz
An interactive quiz which provides students with word problems involving a percentage to be solved. Students input their solution and have the program evaluate it. Hints are available if the student needs them, and explanations are...
Johns Hopkins University
Jhu: The Study of Human Brain Symmetry
This is a site describing how symmetry is used to describe the brain. Check it out.
Other
Wpi/app. Of the Natural Logarithm and Exponential
A page showing real life applications of natural logarithms in exponential grown and decay functions and Newton's law of cooling. Also includes exercises.
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.
Other
Symmetry in Architecture
Provides real world examples of symmetry in architecture, including pictures of each kind of symmetry, examples, acknowledgements, and a bibliography.
Other
Math Help: Trying to Pull a Boulder Up a Hill
A practical application of the use of the components of vectors with force. Example and general form are both given.
Microsoft
Microsoft Education Lesson Plan: Candy Is Dandy
Explore color distribution of M&M candies using this detailed lesson plan. An engaging integrated lesson that requires understanding of spreadsheets and formulas, and logical reasoning. Links to related websites.