Some lessons utilize websites. Projects require practical use of math in real life situations. More than 30 lessons with fairly simple preparation. Lessons require 1 to 2 days. Understanding the Principles of Budgeting - Lesson helps students to understand the principles of budgeting.
Students use newspapers to understand the costs involved in living on their own.
Using Charts and Graphs to Present Information - Using the newspaper, bar graphs, circle graphs and line graphs are explored. Math Applications Weather - Finding Averages Students use temperature data to find the high, the low, as well as the mean, median, and mode.