Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Markov Chains
A step-by-step explanation of using Markov Chains to solve a real-world problem.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Real World Applications of Trigonometry
Trigonometry is applied in two different real world situations. Students can calculate the solutions to each problem and comprehend how trigonometry is used in real life.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Surface Area to Volume Ratio
Students will investigate the relationship between surface area and volume and their application to the inner workings of real life organisms.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Two Step Equations Word Problems
Practice writing equations to model and solve real-world situations. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Rice University
Rice University: Cynthia Lanius: Fun and Sun Rent a Car
A wide range of math skills is incorporated into a lesson that involves planning a family's vacation to Florida. Travel expenses are gathered and compared, graphed, and analyzed in hopes of finding the best prices. There are extension...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Volume Word Problems
Find the volume of rectangular prisms to solve word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Mathematical Models
Provides a good discussion of how and why models are used in Mathematics to represent problems in the real world. It explains different ways to model a problem, e.g., with a formula or an illustration, and what can be learned from them....
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Find Perimeter When Given Side Lengths
Find perimeter of figures when given an image or context. 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...
Oswego City School District
Regents Prep: Applications of Trigonometric Graphs
Students can use this site to practice questions dealing with trigonometric graphs. Students are challenged with multiple real-world problems and after solving those problems they can check their solution online.
Virtual Nerd
Virtual Nerd: How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using Unit Rates?
Word problems allow you to see the real world uses of math! This tutorial shows you how to take a rate and convert it to a unit rate. Then, you can use that unit rate to calculate your answer. Watch this tutorial to learn all about it!
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Math Space Odyssey: How Much Do You Weigh in Outer Space?
Demonstrate the ability to apply the use of decimals, fractions, ratios and proportions to situations based upon given information about planets in the solar system.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Web Math: Solve a Linear Equation Involving One Unknown
This WebMath site explains how to enter your equation with one variable and solve for that variable. It explains step-by-step how to solve the equations and gives the final solutions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Dependent and Independent Variables
In this exercise, students practice identifying dependent and independent variables. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Graphing and the Coordinate Plane
This lesson plan helps students understand how to graph ordered pairs on the coordinate plane. Lots of resources are available to teachers and students at this website.