Curated OER
Reteach: Choosing the Method of Computation
In this computation methods worksheet, students read about reasons for choosing various methods, read a sample problem and reasoning, then solve 4 additional problems related to the sample problem. A reference web site is given for...
Royal Society of Chemistry
Computational Chemistry—Chemistry Now
Can some plants make their own animal repellents? Science sleuths examine the properties of cinnamamide in pear trees using an case study about computational chemistry. The resource discusses how vital computers are to research, how...
PBL Pathways
Lake Pollution
Explain the timing of a lake cleanup to the EPA using calculus. A project-based learning opportunity has learners compare rate functions to compute a total change. Their solutions explain the time needed to rid a lake of pollutants.
Curated OER
Choose the Method of Computation Quiz
In this method of computation quiz, students complete a set of 7 word problems, determining the method of computation and solving. Answers are included on page 2.
Curated OER
Practice with Euler's Method
In this Euler's Method worksheet, students determine the rate of change in given functions They use Euler's Method to approximate the solution of an equation. This two-page worksheet contains approximately twenty problems.
Curated OER
Estimate or Compute?
In this computation and estimation worksheet, students take turns with a partner, read the first problem, and determine if the problem requires estimation or computation and circle the matching letter. Students then solve the word...
Curated OER
Worksheet 15: Sequential & Hare Methods
In this Sequential and Hare Method learning exercise, students determine the results of elections from given sets of information. They use either the Sequential or Hare Method to determine the outcome. Students justify their answers. ...
Curated OER
Successive Approximations and Euler's Method
In this Euler's method worksheet, students compute the successive approximations for a given function. They compute the piecewise linear function to produce the approximation to the solution of the initial value problem. This four-page...
Curated OER
The Unitary Method
In this math worksheet, students are given a proportion statement. They use this ratio to solve related questions. Students compute the amount of food needed for one person and then for 500 people. Students convert between Euros, Pounds,...
College of Marin
General Addition and Multiplication Rules of Conditional Probabilities
Making connections between multiple methods of solving problems is an important part of understanding conditional probability. The lesson shows solutions to problems using Venn diagrams, tree diagrams, formulas, and...
Curated OER
Linear Systems: Other Methods of Computing Determinants
In this computing determinants worksheet, students explore methods of computing determinants. They complete determinant problems by using the co-factor method, the "big formula" and the use of product of the pivots. This two-page...
Curated OER
Linear Systems: Methods of Computing Determinants
For this determinant worksheet, students explore the properties of the determinant. They compute determinants by using the co-factor method, the "big formula" and the product of pivots. This two-page worksheet contains explanations,...
Curated OER
Numerical Analysis/ Other Root-finding Methods
In this math worksheet, students examine the uses of false position, Newton’s and Secant methods of finding the root of an equation.
Curated OER
Analyzing Solutions Computed Using Euler's Method
In this analyzing solutions worksheet, students use Euler's Method to estimate the value of given functions. They estimate solutions using the piecewise-linear function model and sketch the information onto a graph. This two-page...
Curated OER
Mental Math Methods
In this mental math worksheet, students use mental math methods to solve problems. Students complete 1 addition, 1 multiplication, and 1 subtraction problem using these methods.
Khan Academy
Challenge: Constellation Maker
Populate your own universe with constellations and stars. Modify the existing JavaScript code to use the push method of arrays, and mouseX and mouseY to draw a star based on the click and position of the mouse.
Khan Academy
Challenge: SmileyFace
Two smiley faces are better than one. The interactive lesson challenges pupils to use methods to alter a program to make it more efficient. Individuals use the new code to create multiple smiley faces that speak. The engaging activity is...
Curated OER
Other Methods of Computing Determinants
In this math worksheet, students find the answers to the problems related to computing determinants. They read the examples and progress from one step to the next.
Curated OER
The Method of U-Substitution
In this calculus worksheet, learners solve problems using U-Substitution. They find antiderivatives using indefinite integrals. There are 18 questions with an answer key.
Scholastic
Study Jams! Making Change
This dreamy resource has little ones computing the change on the purchase of an ice cream cone. Mia describes each step in two methods: subtraction of decimals and counting up from the sale price.
Shodor Education Foundation
Caesar Cipher
Caesar ciphers hide secret missives. A simple interactive lets users encode and decode hidden messages. The cipher method here is the Caesar shift.
EngageNY
The Division Algorithm—Converting Decimal Division into Whole Number Division Using Mental Math
Make math much simpler with mental math methods. The 16th installment in a series of 21 looks at ways scholars can apply mental math to convert division problems into easier problems with the same quotient. Multiplying or dividing both...
Charleston School District
Converting Fractions and Decimals
A decimal is just a fraction in disguise! Scholars learn methods for converting decimals and fractions including repeating decimals. Performing the conversions strengthens their understanding of the relationship between the two forms....
EngageNY
Cones and Spheres
Explore methods for finding the volume of different three-dimensional figures. The 20th instructional activity in the 25-part series asks learners to interpret diagrams of 3-D figures and use formulas to determine volume. Scholars must...