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Study International: Why Solving the World's Problems Needs a Multi Disciplinary Approach
This article is directed at students and encourages them to look at complex problems with an interdisciplinary mindset. It provides some examples of real-world problems that were solved with multidisciplinary teamwork. (Published Sept....
PBS
Pbs: The Lowdown: Living Wages in Ca: Ratio and Rate in the Real World
In this KQED infographic, find out how much an adult in different-sized households needs to make to pay for basic monthly living expenses. In the accompanying classroom activity, students solve real-life problems involving rate and ratio...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Multiplying Fractions by Fractions: Word Problems
In this exercise, students practice multiplying fractions by fractions word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Put It All Together
A lesson plan for helping students to solve real world problems by using their mathematical tools.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 7.ns Sharing Prize Money
In this lesson, 7th graders solve real world problems using the four operations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: 2.5 Simple Rational Models
This section draws on previous sections that explored how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers in order to solve real-world problems involving rational equations. It explores how to apply these procedures in order to...
Hofstra University
Hofstra University: Linear Programming
This lesson is a review of problems with systems of inequalities. Many of the questions involve real world scenarios as word problems which the reader must decipher and resolve.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 7.rp Sale!
Seventh graders are using proportional reasoning to solve real world problems in this lesson.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Find a Missing Side Length When Given the Perimeter
In this exercise, students will learn how to find the length of one side of a polygon when the perimeter is given. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to watch a tutorial video, get hints, and try questions...
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Modular Arithmetic
Introduces students to modular (clock) arithmetic and its uses in real world problem-solving.
PBS
Pbs: Bivariate Data and Analysis: Anthropological Studies
Investigate how skeletal populations can help determine the impact of slavery on the height and health of African American males. This video focuses on the measurements and equations Mark Mack is using to explore relationships between...
PBS
Pbs: Calculating Volume: Tunnel Construction
Investigate some of the mathematical challenges Boston engineers had to deal with during the Central Artery Tunnel Project (the "Big Dig"). This video focuses on the irregular shape of the casting basin and the volume calculations...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: 2.7 Simple Radical Models
This section explores both expressions and equations with radical signs that can be modeled using real-world situations, and provides opportunities to simplify and/or solve problems that require eliminating radicals.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.rp Converting Square Units
In this task, 6th graders must inches to feet in order to find the area of a rectangular board and explain the error in the calculations made by the board owner. Aligns with 6.RP.A.3.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.g Painting a Barn
This task asks students to determine the area of the exterior walls of a barn and to calculate how many gallons of paint would be needed to cover them, as well as the cost of the paint. Aligns with 6.G.A and 6.RP.A.3.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Land Surveying Project
This project resulted from of the collaboration of a computer aided drafting teacher, Chris Bond, and a math teacher, Lee Cable, (Hewitt-Trussville High School) to provide higher math expectations in CT and real life application in...