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12th grade word problems projects under $5
Calculus Derivatives Project: The Calculus Coaster
A project that combines the concepts of continuity and differentiation and applies it to a real world situation. The students must first use both continuity and differentiation to solve for multiple coefficients. They then use the coefficients they have solved for and their knowledge of derivatives to answer questions about the situation. Designed for an AP or Advanced Calculus 1 class.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Slope Investigation Fun Activity / Experiment Algebra Graphing Linear Equations
This TWO-PERIOD (or 90-minute) activity is designed to come BEFORE learning about slope. It will allow students to discover through experiments what slope means and how to find it. Students will drop tennis balls, baseballs, and "SuperBalls" and measure their bounce heights from various distances. My entire department uses this as part of our International Baccalaureate program for the unit on graphing linear equations. After this activity, your students should better understand slope, which
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7th - 12th
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Algebra Marketing Plan PBL | project based learning | real world Math
This Project Based Learning activity will help Algebra 1 students practice setting up and solving systems of linear equations within a real world context. As they take on the role of an entrepreneur, they will write equations, plot coordinate points, graph equations, analyze data, and draw conclusions. This can be used as a group project or individual project and would work great for an end of unit review. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Math Algebra 1 BUNDLE projects, activities, notes, and more
Landscaping Project: Area, Surface Area, and Volume
Students will enjoy this real-world project where they are asked to create a proposal for a custom backyard for Mr. and Mrs. Green. Students are given specifics on what the Greens would like for their new backyard as well as a budget. They are required to create a scaled drawing of the layout, show calculations for pricing every item in the backyard and will create a presentation to present their proposal. This bundle also includes a rubric for scoring the final product.
This project will
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9th - 12th
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Radical Function Applications - Real World Tasks
This activity contains 4 real-world applications of radical functions (both square root and nth root). Students can take on the role of a financial planner, a doctor, a scientist, and a business-person as they interact with radical equations and graphs. These tasks do require students to use Desmos or a graphing calculator for some of the graphing. Answer key is provided.
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9th - 12th
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Plan a Budget for Purchasing & Owning a Car Mathematics / Real World Project
This folder contains a series of activities that allow students to plan a budget for owning a car, while exhibiting their mathematical skills and applying the mathematical practice standards. The sections specifically focus on choosing, accessorizing, and pricing the vehicle, calculating and analyzing loan payments, fuel repair & maintenance costs, insurance & registration, and a conclusion. Notes regarding insurance and an exit activity are also included. By downloading you will also
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9th - 12th
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Probability Activity: The Monty Hall Problem - Fun and Engaging
Transform your probability lessons with this fun and engaging activity on the Monty Hall Problem! This comprehensive resource is designed to help students understand probability concepts in a real-world context.In this activity, students will explore the classic game show scenario of "Let's Make a Deal" and the famous Monty Hall Problem. They will learn about conditional probability, independent events, and strategic decision-making while having fun and collaborating with their peers.This activi
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Carnival Probability Project
A project that feels like a game!
Students must create their own game, using probability to ensure THEY are favored to win....much like the house in a casino. Students can make games involving dice, spinners, cards, "fishing" ducks out of a pond, etc.
Assessed skills include: fundamental counting principal, theoretical probability, experimental probability, independent events, dependent events, creativity, writing, presentation. *Students must already know basic probability to complete this
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8th - 12th
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Percent Markup, Discount, Tax, and Tip Real World Differentiated Project
This document contains a project in which students will use the ideas of percent markup, discount, tax, and tip in a hypothetical situation that is authentic to their lives.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Systems of Equations Project (3 variables)
Students will use 3 variable systems of equations to determine which branch(es) of an electronics company should be shut down. Students will research 3 cities, solve systems, use revenue numbers and monthly expenses to eventually draw a conclusion as to which branch should close and which should remain open. Students will write a letter to their boss explaining their findings.
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9th - 12th
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Payroll Project
Scenario: You work in the payroll department of a company. You’re computers are down and you are tasked with writing paycheck for all of your employees all on your own. You will be given a list of employees, their hourly rates and the times they worked this week. Remember if anybody works over 40 hours they get paid overtime (time and a half), also for every shift over 6 hours employees have to take a unpaid 30 minute lunch. First you will calculate the gross pay for every employee. Then once yo
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9th - 12th
Application of Polynomials (project)
This is a project appropriate for Algebra 2 students after graphs, and equations of polynomials have been covered. It has students algebraically, graphically, numerically, and verbally apply polynomials to a real world situation involving packaging.
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9th - 12th
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Modeling the spread of ebola using calculus (original and key)
This project has 4 pages.
page 1 gives data on the cases/deaths due to ebola. Students are asked to model both and find an appropriate function. [table to graph/function]
page 2 asks students to analyze the rate of change of the cases/deaths and find an appropriate derivative function. [approximate rate of change using slope in table, make graph/function]
page 3 asks students to consider an equation for the growth and use derivative analysis (increasing/decreasing concavity extremes) to answer
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Vector Project Rubric
This is a rubric for a student group project. Students are asked to make a poster about vectors. Students must write their own story using vectors, magnitude and direction, graph the result, draw a picture related to the story, and solve the other groups' problems. Students will present their problems and solutions to the class.
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10th - 12th
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Logarithms Lesson 6: Solve Word Problems with Algebraic and Graphical Solutions
Includes a review of exponential growth and decay, multiple examples with step-by-step algebraic and graphical solutions, practice problems with detailed solutions, and two banking projects with rubrics and solutions. Word problems include: Compound Interest, Continuous Interest, Population Growth, Exponential Decay, Half-Life, and Modeling Exponential Growth and Decay.**Click the preview to see every page.**-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Normal Probability Distribution Case Study (Unit 5)
Normal Probability Distributions: Birth Weights in America Case Study (Unit 5) Do you have students in class who are always asking “When will we ever use this?” If so, this Case Study is for you! Each Case Study features actual data from a real-world context and questions that illustrates the important concepts of the chapter. It is also a good way to highlight jobs in the work force that use statistics on a daily basis! In this particular Case Study we look in at data from The National Center f
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Projectile Motion Project Bundle
This is the full lesson and project (with teacher notes and questioning included) for the Projectile Motion Project for students. Students will use their understanding of the quadratic formula to solve a self-created projectile motion problem.
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9th - 12th
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Financial/Business Math Bridge Project
Things included in this product:1) Project Presentation (Description of project and requirements with teacher notes in presenter notes section).2) Bridge Sponsor Letter/Rubric (Document for the sponsors to rate the pitch and award funding)3) Random Events List (Events to simulate real life situations that could effect a students budget)4) Project Rubric Detailed5) Bridge Project Reflection Google Form Survey6) Additional document used for Team accounts.Get your students excited about math with t
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8th - 12th
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Turkey Time Lab - Linear Relationships
This is a great way to finish out our Linear Relationship unit in 8th grade Pre-Algebra. The students love connecting a "science experiment" to mathematical data!(optional) I have the students bring in a tri-fold and have them put all the information from their packet on the poster. We host a gallery walk and they discuss their findings with guests as they walk from student to student. It's great to hear their use of vocabulary and knowledge of linear relationships.
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7th - 12th
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Inverse Functions Project | Temperature Unit Conversion
Students will go through a process of proving the inverse characteristics of the formulas used to convert temperature measurements from degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius and vice versa. They are given real weather information from a specific location during a specific period of time and are asked to use what they know about inverse functions to solve the problems presented to them.
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8th - 12th
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Plan Your Overall Personal Budget Project
This folder contains a four part project for planning a personal budget, in addition to a mini lesson on taxes and creating pie charts. This is a great way for students to exhibit their mathematical skills in regards to a real world situation as well as develop life skills when it comes to budgeting in general. This project can be done at home or in class, and can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks depending on your depth and desires.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Depreciation PBL Project Based Learning for High School Students Math Project GF
High School students are motivated to learn math and financial literacy when the topic is cars! This real life math and financial literacy project based learning product covers calculating and understanding depreciation and how depreciation relates to exponential decay. Many schools are encouraging PBL as a way to increase student engagement. Additional resources in my store cover other aspects of car ownership. Included in this product:Depreciation Class LessonMath skills covered: Calculati
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Real Life Math Financial Literacy High School Project Based Learning
Design a Playground 8.G.9 Volume of 3D shapes
Bring math to life and spark students' creativity with the Treehouse Project-Based Learning activity! This hands-on and engaging project enables students to apply their knowledge of 3D shapes and volume calculations in a fun, practical context - designing their dream playground.Students will sketch their treehouse designs, calculate volumes of various components, and explain their mathematical thinking. This activity promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication s
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6th - 12th
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Modern Era Project
Students will have a choice of creating either a magazine, newspaper, or book about the political, social, and economic struggles facing new countries in the 20th and 21st centuries. When they are researching, they should be asking themselves, Is this a ____________ struggle? If yes, this is the content for their project. It’s just that simple!!! Also, the rubric is embedded on the handout!
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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