Real-World Math Made Easy
by  John Gastineau  Chris Brueningsen
 Bill Bower  Linda Antinone
 Elisa Kerner  

Real-World Math Made Easy contains 31 activities that explore real-world mathematical applications and concepts using TI graphing calculators and sensors. The included activities cover a range of concepts from algebra through calculus. Every activity in the printed text contains student and teacher sections written to work with the EasyData application for the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus families of calculators. The included CD contains the word-processing files for each activity in the book. Also included on the CD are the word-processing files for other TI graphing calculators using the DataMate data-collection program.

Students use a Motion Detector to investigate periodic motion

This book of calculator activities includes:
  • Complete student activity with materials list, step-by-step instructions, data tables, and questions.
  • Teacher Information section for each activity with complete directions for setting up activities, helpful tips, and sample graphs and data.
  • Word-processing files for each student activity on CD so that any activity may be easily edited to your specifications (Microsoft Word format).
Ordering Information
  Real World Math Made Easy RWCALC $25.00
 
Related Links
 
Real-World Math with Computers - The same experiments done using computers.
 Other Vernier Curricular Material
 Correlations to State and National Standards
 Vernier Math Central - Your one-stop source for math with Vernier
 Packages for Math - All the hardware for these experiments
 AP and IB information - Meeting AP and IB lab objectives with Vernier
 
Real World Math Made Easy
Order Code: RWCALC
$25.00


Table of Contents
(listed by sensor)

Motion Detector [More Info]
The Linear Force Relation for a Rubber Band
Position and Time for a Cart on a Ramp
Height and Time for a Bouncing Ball
Definition of Rate
Interpreting Velocity Graphs
Applications of the Distance Formula
The Exponential Pattern of Rebound Heights
Pendulum Motion
Damped Harmonic Motion
Describing Data With Statistical Plots
Solving A System of Linear Equations
Piecewise Defined Functions
Plotting an Ellipse
Parametric Plots
Force Sensor [More Info]
Linear Relationship between Weight and Quantity
Volume and Weight
Microphone [More Info]
Gas Pressure Sensor [More Info]
Linear Relationship between Water Depth and Pressure
Rates of Pressure Increase
The Inverse Relationship between Pressure and Volume
pH Sensor [More Info]
The Exponential pH Change
An Application of the Logistic Function
Temperature Probe [More Info]
Mixing Liquids of Different Temperatures
How Hot Objects Cool
Describing Data with Statistical Plots
Light Sensor [More Info]
Distance and Light Intensity
Periodic Phenomena
Voltage Probe [More Info]
Exponential Models
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