PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Get the Math
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.
Other
Desmos: Central Park
In this real-world application of algebra, students develop designs for parking lots in Central Park. They go through a process of guessing a design, calculating the layout, using variables so their equation works for the design of any...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: The Balancing Act
Students are given the opportunity to visualize and interact with concepts they have already learned, specifically algebraic equations and solving for unknown variables. Students construct a balancing seesaw system (LEGO Balance Scale)...
Other
Canadian Centre for Energy Information: Counting on Gasoline [Pdf]
In this teaching resource for Grades 8 to 12, students develop an understanding of how gas prices are calculated, applying their Math skills in ratio, percent, data analysis, etc. to real life scenarios.
Other
Quick Math: Percentages
This section will explain how to apply algebra to percentage problems.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Mqed: Algebra the Write Way
The two learning modules combine writing and mathematics. Topics included are algebra and descriptive statistics.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Mqed: Computer Music
The downloadable monograph investigates computer music. Topics included are the MIDI system, waves, synthesizers, coding, and computer music applications.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Completing the Square When the Leading Coefficient Equals 1
This lesson covers completing the square when the leading coefficient is one.
Math Drills
Math drills.com: Algebra Worksheets
Download these worksheets to sharpen your algebraic skills. Sheets focus on missing numbers, translating, simplifying and evaluating algebraic phrases, rewriting formulas, solving linear equations, systems of linear equations and inverse...