Curated OER
Calculate Rates Using Appropriate Units
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students solve verbal problems in which they calculate the indicated rate and choose the appropriate unit of measurement. The three page worksheet contains a combination of nineteen multiple...
Mathalicious
Been Caught Stealing
You're safe, when calculating the odds of stealing second base! Learners compare the rate of a runner to the distance the ball travels, in a lesson that explores right triangles and measurement. Full of discussion questions and fun...
DiscoverE
LIDAR: Mapping with Lasers
We would be lost without maps! How are they made? Introduce junior topographers to LIDAR technology with a fascinating activity. Set up a mock city, then have learners operate a laser measure to determine the shape of the landscape using...
Curated OER
Worksheet 1: Polynomials and Integers
In this polynomial instructional activity, students factor polynomials, determine rate, time and distance, and write the area of polygons as functions. This three-page instructional activity contains approximately 20 problems.
Curated OER
Unit 18: Speed, Distance and Time
In this speed, distance and time worksheet, students read statements and then mentally determine the speed, distance or time in a given problem. Answers are provided beside each question. This two-page worksheet contains 30 problems.
Curated OER
Motion Problems
In this motion worksheet, students complete motion word problems where they explain and define issues having to do with motion. Students complete 32 problems.
Illustrative Mathematics
Running at a Constant Speed
The learner must use the given constant speed to find the unit rate. A table is made in order to relate the speed to the time and the distance. From the table, learners are able to see the unit rate in miles per minute and miles per...
EngageNY
Getting the Job Done—Speed, Work, and Measurement Units II
How fast is your class? Learners determine the amount of time it takes individuals to walk a given distance and calculate their speeds. Pupils solve distance, rate, and time problems using the formula and pay attention to the rate units.
Curated OER
How Fast Can You Watch?
In this watch activity, pupils read story problems and determine the change in the distance with respect to time. They compute the radians per second. This two-page activity contains nine multi-step problems.
Illustrative Mathematics
Gotham City Taxis
Taxi! Have your travelers figure out how far they can go in a taxi for $10.00. They must account for the mileage rate and tip in their calculation. They can set up a table or make an equation to solve for the exact mileage they can...
101 Questions
Volcano
This resource will blow your mind! Young mathematicians estimate the rate of volcanic lava flow by watching a video. They apply the rate formula to determine how long it would take the lava to reach a city. Let's hope everyone gets out...
Curated OER
Unit III: Worksheet 4 - Uniform Acceleration
Eight problems require general physics recruits to calculate acceleration or distance traveled. They read the situations involving cars and buses, running bears, downhill skiers, and a rock slide and then get to work. Provide this as a...
Curated OER
The Track Problem
Inthis distance/rate/time instructional activity, students compute the length of time it takes Jaime to lap her brother when they run the same track and start at the same time.
Curated OER
Distance and Rate
In this distance and rate worksheet, students determine the length of time it takes to average a given miles per hour. This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem. The answer is provided at the bottom of the page.
Balanced Assessment
Dinner Date
Determine just how far to run before dinner. The short assessment asks pupils to determine the distance a person can jog in the time left before dinner. To answer the question, scholars determine the distance if the person jogs one way...
Balanced Assessment
A Run for Two
Develop a graph to represent the distance between two cars. The assessment task presents a scenario in which two cars are traveling at constant speeds with one faster than the other. Pupils develop graphical representations to show the...
Los Angeles County Office of Education
Assessment For The California Mathematics Standards Grade 6
Test your scholars' knowledge of a multitude of concepts with an assessment aligned to the California math standards. Using the exam, class members show what they know about the four operations, positive and negative numbers, statistics...
Bowland
Olympic Cycling
Teach teenagers to think critically about data. Young data analysts must create two questions that can be answered using a provided data set on Olympic cycling times. Of course, they then have to answer their questions using mathematics.
Curated OER
Related Rates
Twelfth graders rewrite word problems using equations. For this calculus lesson, 12th graders solve real world situation using the derivative. They solve problems on rate, and distance.
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The Stagecoach Problem
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students solve a problem posed by Lewis Carroll involving rate, time and distance. The one page worksheet contains one problem with the solution.
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Aw Chute!
Students are presented with the problem of constructing a parachute that has the maximum hang time. They construct their own parachute using available materials. Pupils drop their parachutes from a height of two meters and record the...
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Going My Way (High School Math)
Students solve uniform motion problems using formula d = rt.
Curated OER
National Parks Tour
In this national parks tour worksheet, students explore possible routes to reach a designated location. Students determine the trip with the shortest driving time. This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem. Answers are provided at...
Curated OER
Dragonfly
The speed of a dragonfly brings math into the real world as your learners collaboratively see the value in calculating unit rates in direct proportion problems. This six-phase lesson encourages you, as the teacher, to only ask questions...