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New York State Education Department

TASC Transition Curriculum: Workshop 13

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The six instructional shifts in this workshop definitely move math and science teachers' understanding of instruction. The workshop, 13th out of a series of 15, asks participants to examine sample tests and to look at how the six...
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Analytixlabs: 15 Real World Applications of Artificial Intelligence

For Students 9th - 10th
Artificial intelligence refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think like humans and mimic their actions. The term may also be applied to any machine that exhibits traits associated with a human...
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Momentum and Its Conservation: Real World Applications

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive physics tutorial, students examine some real-world applications of the impulse-momentum change theorem, more specifically, some physics in action in the real world.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Real World Application: Algebra: Boyle's Law

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] During this learning module, students can learn about real world applications of algebra with an explanation of Boyle's law. Explore how a bicycle pump is a perfect...
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Multiplying Decimal Quantities: Real World Application

For Teachers 5th - 6th Standards
Students calculate decimal quantities while making sense of real world situations.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Why Comparative Embryology Matters in the Real World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson, students compare similarities in the embryos of different organisms to look for features that would indicate common ancestry. They will then investigate how understanding this aspect of evolution has real-world...
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Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Real World Applications Work Problems

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan incorporating the use of real world work, rate, and time problems. Examples are provided and strategies for effective use of the lesson plan are included.
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University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Real World Applications of Trigonometry

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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BBC

Bbc World Service: Figure It Out: Winning the Lottery

For Students 9th - 10th
The learning activity demonstrates to students real-world applications of mathematics. The resource shows examples of how probability and chance can be used in the real world.
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Cengage Learning

Brooks/cole: Real World Mathematics

For Students 9th - 10th
This page describes different types of applications in which different forms of Math can be used. Scroll down near the bottom of the page to read about how differential equations can be used in solving real world problems.
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University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: Imaginary Numbers in Real World

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from the University of Toronto contains revelant information regarding imaginary number appliances to the real world.
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BBC

Bbc World Service: Figure It Out: Travel and Traffic

For Students 9th - 10th
The learning resource demonstrates how math can be used in the real world. The activity has examples of word problems related to travel and traffic.
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BBC

Bbc World Service: Figure It Out: Math and the Money Market

For Students 9th - 10th
The learning activity investigates how math can be used in the real world. The resource shows examples of how math can be used in the stock market.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Real World Problems With Two Step Equations

For Students 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use rational numbers and two-step algebraic equations to solve real-world problems. Includes examples, guided practice, a video [12:59], practice problems, and an...
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Missouri State University

Missouri State University: Introductory Statistics: Linear Regression Models

For Students 9th - 10th
Four examples which use the linear regression model in real-world applications. The site continues with discussion on how to correctly construct the regression model, how its results can be analyzed, and what can come from it.
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Hofstra University

Hofstra University: Calculus Applied to the Real World

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a very nice layout of information relative to Calculus. The page is divided into various topics each containing a quiz over the material, topic summary, review problems, and on line tools to help with the topic. The topics of the...
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Get the Math

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
On this site, students can explore real-world applications of algebra concepts in music, fashion, and video games. It provides comprehensive lesson plans, video clips, and interactive challenges for students.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Applications of Exponential Functions

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers how to use exponential functions in real-life situations. Students watch a video tutorial, explore guided notes and attempt practice problems.
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Carnegie Mellon University

Data and Story Library: Real World Stories of Statistics

For Students 9th - 10th
This online library of data files and stories illustrates the use of basic statistics methods. The reader does not need to be a statistician to understand the topics discussed. Many of the short stories are humorous (the F-index of hot...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Correspondence for the Real World

For Teachers 9th - 10th
As future employees, students should be aware of the various forms of business correspondence. Students will learn how to use wizards and templates from a word processing software to create business letters. This project allows students...
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Systems of Linear Inequalities in the Real World

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The video lesson explores an example of how systems of linear inequalities can be applied in the real world.
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Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Real World Applications of Equation Stoichiometry

For Students 9th - 10th
This audio book, narrated by author Mark Bishop, describes how equation stoichiometry can be used in the real world. Many examples are given to help understand how to plan chemical reactions, solve for limiting reactants, and calculate...
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Working With Exponents and Logarithms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Clearly presented explanation of how logarithms and exponents work together, the properties of logarithms, the natural logarithm and the natural exponential functions, the common logarithm, changing the base, and real-world applications...
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PBS

Pbs: Real World Proportional Relationships: Gender Wage Gap

For Students 6th - 8th
Using this infographic, learn how wage equity today compares with data from 50 years ago, at the dawn of the equal pay movement. The accompanying classroom activity invites students to explore the change in the gender wage gap from 1965...