Real-World Math with Computers contains 29 activities that explore real-world applications of math concepts. Concepts from algebra through calculus are covered. Activities cover a wide variety of topics, including linear, quadratic, and periodic functions, statistics, systems of equations, and many more. A variety of sensors are used, including motion detectors, temperature sensors, force sensors, microphones, etc.

Students use a Motion Detector to investigate periodic motion

Each Vernier Lab Book includes:

• Complete student experiments with materials list, step-by-step instructions, data tables, and questions.
• Teacher Information section for each experiment with complete directions for setting up experiments, helpful hints, and sample graphs and data.
• Word-processing files of the student sections on a CD so that any experiment may be easily edited to your specifications (Microsoft Word for Macintosh and Windows files).