Math - It adds up to your future.
"How am I ever going to use this stuff?"
In response to this nagging question, these real-world math problems were contributed by a variety of area businesses and demonstrate the relevance of math in today's world.
The intent of these lessons is to excite students about mathematics, to expose students to professions that employ mathematics, and to demonstrate the relevance of mathematics in solving real-world challenges. Clearly, students who do not see a reason for studying a subject, apply little effort to that endeavor. Connecting learning to the world of work helps students see how knowledge is applied and acts to motivate them. It helps students see how what they learn relates to life beyond school so that young people can be better prepared for the rapidly changing world.
Math in the Workplace problems are aligned with both the National
Standards for School Mathematics and the Idaho State
Mathematics Achievement Standards. Learn more about the alignment
and find links to these organizations here
These lessons were contributed by parents of students involved in the project. They have been field tested by 10 teachers involved in a pilot of the project.
Feel free to make copies of these materials. If you would like to submit problems for future publication, contact Micron's K-12 Programs, 208-368-4000.
* Businesses and organizations are all located in the communities of Southwest Idaho, including Boise, Nampa, Caldwell, Meridian, and Eagle.
Idaho Mathematics Standards for Data Analysis & Probability Problems
This index provides a listing of the Data Analysis and Probability Problems
by grade level reference and then alphabetically. Grade six relates to numbers
317 through 323; grade seven, numbers 327 through 333; grade eight, numbers
337 through 343; grades nine through twelve, numbers 347 through 353.
Idaho Math Standards can be found at Idaho
Achieves.
Sawtooth Lumber Sales Salesman
Grades 6, 7
• Basic Arithmetic, Estimation, and Accurate Computations
Understand and use numbers.
317.01, 327.01
Perform computations accurately.
317.02, 327.02
• Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving
Understand and use a variety of problem-solving skills.
318.01, 328.01
Use reasoning skills to recognize problems and express them mathematically.
318.02, 328.02
• Data Analysis, Probability, and Statistics
Understand data analysis.
322.01, 332.01
Micron Technology, Inc. Engineer - Yield (1)
Grades 7, 8
• Basic Arithmetic, Estimation, and Accurate Computations
Understand and use numbers.
327.01, 337.01
Perform computations accurately.
327.02, 337.02
• Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving
Understand and use a variety of problem-solving skills.
328.01, 338.01
Use reasoning skills to recognize problems and express them mathematically.
328.02, 338.02
• Data Analysis, Probability, and Statistics
Understand data analysis.
332.01, 342.01
Apply simple statistical measurements.
332.03, 342.03
Boise Heart Clinic Registered Dietitian
Grades 8, 9-12
• Concepts and Language of Algebra
Use algebraic symbolism as a tool to represent mathematical relationships.
340.01, 350.01
Evaluate algebraic expressions.
340.02, 350.02
Solve algebraic equations and inequalities.
340.03, 350.03
• Data Analysis, Probability and Statistics
Understand data analysis.
342.01, 352.01
Make predictions of decisions based on data.
342.05, 352.05
Hewlett-Packard Co. R&D Program Manager
Grades 8, 9-12
• Concepts and Language of Algebra
Use algebraic symbolism as a tool to represent mathematical relationships.
340.01, 350.01
Evaluate algebraic expressions.
340.02, 350.02
Solve algebraic equations and inequalities.
340.03, 350.03
Solve simple linear systems of equations or inequalities.
350.04
• Data Analysis, Probability, and Statistics
Understand data analysis.
342.01, 352.01 Make predictions or decisions based on data.
342.05, 352.05
U.S. Department of Interior Geologist
Grades 8, 9-12
• Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving
Understand and use a variety of problem-solving skills.
338.01, 348.01
Use reasoning skills to recognize problems and express them mathematically.
338.02, 348.02
• Concepts and Principles of Measurement
Understand and use U.S. customary and metric measurements.
339.01, 349.01
Apply dimensional analysis.
339.04, 349.04
• Concepts and Principles of Geometry
Apply concepts of size, shape, and spatial relationships.
341.01, 351.01
• Data Analysis, Probability, and Statistics
Understand data analysis.
342.01, 352.01
Apply simple statistical measurements.
342.03, 352.03
Make predictions or decisions based on data.
342.05, 352.05
Boise Cascade Corporation Forest Mensurationist
Grades 9-12
• Concepts and Language of Algebra
Use algebraic symbolism as a tool to represent mathematical relationships.
350.01
Evaluate algebraic expressions.
350.02
Solve algebraic equations and inequalities.
350.03
• Data Analysis, Probability and Statistics
Understand data analysis.
352.01
Make predictions of decisions based on data.
352.05
• Functions and Mathematical Models
Understand the concept of functions.
353.01
Apply functions to a variety of problems.
353.03
Boise Heart Clinic Cardiovascular Specialist
Grades 9-12 Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving
Understand and use a variety of problem-solving skills.
348.01
• Concepts and Principles of Measurement
Apply the concepts of ratios and proportions.
349.03
• Concepts and Language of Algebra
Use algebraic symbolism as a tool to represent mathematical relationships.
350.01
Evaluate algebraic expressions.
350.02
Solve algebraic equations and inequalities.
350.03
• Concepts and Principles of Geometry
Apply concepts of size, shape, and spatial relationships.
351.01 Data Analysis, Probability, and Statistics
Understand data analysis.
352.01
Make predictions or decisions based on data.
352.05
Bureau of Land Management Geologist
Grades 9-12
• Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving
Understand and use a variety of problem-solving skills.
348.01
Use reasoning skills to recognize problems and express them mathematically.
348.02
Apply appropriate technology and models to find solutions to problems.
348.03
• Concepts and Principles of Measurement
Understand and use U.S. customary and metric measurements.
349.01
Apply dimensional analysis.
349.04 Concepts and Principles of Geometry
Apply the geometry of right triangles.
351.02
• Data Analysis, Probability, and Statistics
Understand data analysis.
352.01
Apply simple statistical measurements.
352.03
Make predictions or decisions based on data.
352.05
Hewlett-Packard Co. Magnetic Recording Engineer
Grades 9-12
• Concepts and Language of Algebra
Use algebraic symbolism as a tool to represent mathematical relationships.
350.01
Evaluate algebraic expressions.
350.02
Solve algebraic equations and inequalities.
350.03
• Data Analysis, Probability, and Statistics
Understand data analysis.
352.01
Make predictions or decisions based on data.
352.05
Micron Technology, Inc. Quality Control (1)
Grades 9-12
• Concepts and Language of Algebra
Use algebraic symbolism as a tool to represent mathematical relationships.
350.01
Evaluate algebraic expressions.
350.02
Solve algebraic equations and inequalities.
350.03
• Data Analysis, Probability, and Statistics
Understand data analysis.
352.01
Collect, organize, and display data.
352.02
Apply simple statistical measurements.
352.03