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Halloween Math Collection |
This is a collection of Halloween-themed math clip art and other resources. There are more than 40 resources. | 3-Dimensional Figures, Applications of 3D Geometry, Numerical Expressions, Even and Odd Numbers, Ratios and Rates, Counting, Data Analysis and Divide by 1-Digit Numbers | |
Math in the News Collection: Applications of Data Analysis |
This is a collection of Math in the News stories that focus on the topic of Data Analysis. | Data Analysis, Data Gathering, Probability, Percents and Ratios and Rates | |
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Algebra Application: Accident Investigation |
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Algebra Application: Accident Investigation
In this Algebra Application, students develop a quadratic mathematical model for calculating the speed of a car based on the length of its s |
Applications of Quadratic Functions and Quadratic Equations and Functions | |
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Algebra Application: Cicada Cycles |
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Algebra Application: Cicada Cycles
In this Algebra Application, students study the life cycles of 13- and 17-year cicadas, as well as the populations of bird predators. |
Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents, Percents and Numerical Expressions | |
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Algebra Application: Creating an Exercise Chart |
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Algebra Application: Creating an Exercise Chart
In this Algebra Application, students develop a linear mathematical model based on the maximum heart rate during exercise based on age. |
Applications of Linear Functions and Slope-Intercept Form | |
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Algebra Application: Fireworks Displays |
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Algebra Application: Fireworks Displays
In this Algebra Application, students develop a quadratic mathematical model based for the path of fireworks. |
Applications of Quadratic Functions and Quadratic Equations and Functions | |
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Algebra Application: Interior Angles of a Polygon |
In this Slide Show, apply concepts of linear functions to the context of the interior angles of a polygon. Note: The download is a PPT file. |
Definition of a Polygon | |
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Algebra Application: Landing a Satellite on a Comet |
In this Slide Show, learn about a recent space mission to land a satellite on a comet. Note: The download is a PPT file. |
Graphs of Quadratic Functions and Applications of Quadratic Functions | |
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Algebra Application: Linear Functions: Circumference vs. Diameter |
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Algebra Application: Linear Functions: Circumference vs. Diameter
In this Algebra Application, students study the direction between diameter and circumference of a circle. |
Applications of Linear Functions, Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents and Applications of Circles | |
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Algebra Application: The Rise of K-Pop |
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Algebra Application: The Rise of K-Pop
In this Algebra Application, students examine the music industry, specifically the rise of Korean pop music, or K-Pop. |
Applications of Linear Functions and Data Analysis | |
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Algebra Application: When Will Space Travel Be Affordable? |
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Algebra Application: When Will Space Travel Be Affordable?
In this Algebra Application, students examine the budding industry of commercial space travel. |
Applications of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Applications of Linear Functions and Data Analysis | |
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Algebra Application: Why Are Receipts So Long? |
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Algebra Application: Why Are Receipts So Long?
In this Algebra Application, students gather data to study the lengths of paper receipts. |
Laws of Exponents and Data Analysis | |
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Algebra Application: Why Are Wildfires So Dangerous? |
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Algebra Application: Why Are Wildfires So Dangerous?
In this Algebra Application, students learn about wildfires and the measurement of air quality. |
Laws of Exponents and Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents | |
Math in the News: Issue 26--The U.S. Open |
Math in the News: Issue 26--The U.S. Open
9/12/11. In this issue we look at data for the U.S. Open to explore why it has been so long since there has been a champion from the U.S. |
Trigonometric Functions | |
Math in the News: Issue 64--Felix Baumgartner's Jump |
Math in the News: Issue 64--Felix Baumgartner's Jump
October 2012. In this issue of Math in the News, we look at Felix Baumgartner's dramatic supersonic dive. |
Applications of Quadratic Functions | |
Math in the News: Issue 65--Tracking Hurricane Sandy |
Math in the News: Issue 65--Tracking Hurricane Sandy
October 2012. In this issue of Math in the News, we look at probability maps that predict landfall and storm surge for Hurricane Sandy. |
Data Analysis | |
Math in the News: Issue 66--Data Analysis, Halloween Style |
Math in the News: Issue 66--Data Analysis, Halloween Style
October 2012. In this issue of Math in the News, we look at Halloween-related data. In particular, we look at statistics related to pumpkins. |
Data Analysis | |
Math in the News: Issue 67--Election Results |
Math in the News: Issue 67--Election Results
November 2012. In this issue of Math in the News, we look at statistics for the recent Presidential election. |
Data Analysis | |
Math in the News: Issue 68--Flu Season |
Math in the News: Issue 68--Flu Season
February 2013. In this issue of Math in the News, we look at statistics for the flu season. |
Data Analysis | |
Math in the News: Issue 69--The Russian Meteorite |
Math in the News: Issue 69--The Russian Meteorite
February 2013. In this issue of Math in the News we look at statistics related to Russian meteor that recently crash-landed. |
Data Analysis |