In my younger years I used to be a competitive road cyclist and coach. People wonder how math is used in sports and I tell them that… Read more “Math in Life”
Month: October 2016
Is the Graph of Brady’s Winning Superbowl Throw Linear or Nonlinear? – 8.F.B.5
In the graph below is a graph of a linear or non-linear function? The answer is nonlinear, because for a function to be linear it must be… Read more “Is the Graph of Brady’s Winning Superbowl Throw Linear or Nonlinear? – 8.F.B.5”
A Bipartisan Math Problem – CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.EE.C.8.c
Hillary and Trump are raising money. Hillary can raise $700,000 in campaign money a day. Trump can raise $140,000 in a campaign money a day but has… Read more “A Bipartisan Math Problem – CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.EE.C.8.c”
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.EE.C.8.C – Solve real-world and mathematical problems leading to two linear equations in two variables
The following is an example from one of my worksheets I am developing aligning with Common Core standard 8.EE.C.8.c. (That and it is a fun one about… Read more “CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.EE.C.8.C – Solve real-world and mathematical problems leading to two linear equations in two variables”
Check out our Teachers Pay Teachers Store!
Check out our Teachers pay Teachers Store (4 out of 4 star rating)! We have over 50 high quality, affordable products up with many more to come… Read more “Check out our Teachers Pay Teachers Store!”
Does CNN Know What Random Sample Means?
I titled this, “Does CNN Know What Random Sample Means?,” because when you conduct a poll your random sample is supposed to be representative of the population… Read more “Does CNN Know What Random Sample Means?”