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
Wnet: Thirteen: Get the Math
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.
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...
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.
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.
Other
Nearpod: Rates & Ratios: Real World Examples
In this lesson, 7th graders will use ratios, rates, and unit rates to solve problems.
Other
Resources for Implementation: Isabella's Credit Card
A lesson plan in which young scholars use real-world problems to better understand the math involved in credit card purchases and interest payments.
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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Given the Area Find the Side Length and Perimeter Squares
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and attempt practice problems on how to find the perimeter and side length of a square when given the area of a square....
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Given the Perimeter Find the Side Length and Area Squares
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video overview on how to find the area of a square when given the perimeter. CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.D.8 Solve real world and mathematical problems...
Education Development Center
Tune in to Learning: Math Lesson Working With Ratios
Did you know that chefs must know how to use ratios in order to prepare meals? Learn the value of understanding how to write ratios, ratio proportionality, and ratios in lowest terms in this interactive lesson. Based on real world...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Negative Number Addition and Subtraction: Word Problems
Negative number addition and subtraction: word problems
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Adding Decimals Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The resource starts with a quick video modeling the process of adding decimals in word problems. In addition to the video are practice problems with real-world...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Volume and Surface Area Word Problems
Practice finding volume and surface area in these word problems.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Cake Recipe Ratio
Dr. Math has to go into the kitchen to solve this real-world problem. A student is looking for a solution to a ratio problem about baking a cake. You'll need to stir up your knowledge of ratios, fractions, decimals, proportions, and...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Problem Solving Plan, Choose an Operation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve problems by choosing an appropriate operation.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Math Today Thirsty for Oil
In this activity, students can use the USA TODAY Infograph 'Thirsty for oil' to explore the area of a trapezoid and determine how to find area. Students will find the area of a parallelogram and use this to determine a formula for the...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Food Market: Centimeters and Millimeters
Mila is comparing fruits at the fruit market. Join her on this adventure!
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Think Math
Think Math offers a collection of 43 KET-produced resources from Math at the Core: Middle School, including 17 Scale City videos and interactives about proportional reasoning, 14 Wild Fractions animations and games that feature visual...
Math Warehouse
Math Warehouse: Add and Subtract Integers Worksheet [Pdf]
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.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Inter Math: Decagon
Intermath offers a definition of a decagon with a drawing of one. The site contains links to the left that give a real world example, related terms, an understanding of the term, "Interactive Checkpoint", and challenging problems related...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Percent Word Problems
Practice solving word problems involving percents. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Number: Solve Word Problems: Money and Measurement
Solve real life word problems involving money using the four operations.
Other
Nearpod: Word Problems: Money
In this lesson on money word problems, 2nd graders learn about the different coins, explore skip counting on number lines, and apply their learning to a real-world scenario.