Math Lesson Archive

USA TODAY allows students to study mathematics in real-world context while interpreting graphs and charts and analyzing data. From recognizing the importance of numbers in our language to solving Algebraic formulas USA TODAY can help students learn and understand the importance of math and its applications in every aspect of life.

The reproducible pages listed below are resources developed by USA TODAY to reinforce students’ understanding of the use of mathematical concepts used in real world situations.

Lessons

Lost in Space
Concepts: Scatterplots, Patterns, Data Analysis, Measurement, Numerical Relationships, Formulas

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College Costs Are On The Rise
Concepts: Map Graphs, Histograms, Scatterplots, Data Analysis, Estimation, Mean

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How Much Will That House Cost?
Concepts: Ratios, Interest Rates, Simplifying Algebraic Expressions, Spreadsheets, Percents, Decimals, Negative Exponents

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Are Taxes "Normal"?
Concepts: Data Analysis, Mean, Median, Standard Deviation, Ratio, Percentage, Histograms

For Students                            For Teachers

Heat Watch
Concepts: Data Analysis, Scatterplots, Linear, Quadratic, Exponential, Power and Logarithmic Equations, Modeling

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Investing is an "Interesting" Experience
Concepts: Interest, Investment Rate

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How’s The Weather
Concepts: Prediction, Correlation

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Earthquake
Concepts: Regression, Data Analysis, Scatterplots, Linear, Quadratic, Exponential, Power and Logarithmic Equations, Modeling

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Out of Control
Concepts: Measurement, Perimeter Area, Circumference

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