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 Measurement Problems
This index provides a listing of the Measurement Problems by grade level reference and then alphabetically. Grade four relates to numbers 297 through 303; grade five, numbers 307 through 313; grade six, 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.
Davis Tile
Grades 5, 6
• Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving
Understand and use a variety of problem-solving skills.
308.01, 318.01
• Concepts and Principles of Measurement
Understand and use U.S. customary and metric measurements.
309.01, 319.01
• Concepts and Principles of Geometry
Apply concepts of size, shape, and spatial relationships.
311.01, 321.01
Elizabeth Crandlemire Homemaker
Grades 5, 6, 7
• Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving
Understand and use a variety of problem-solving skills.
308.01, 318.01, 328.01
• Concepts and Principles of Measurement
Understand and use U.S. customary and metric measurements.
309.01, 319.01, 329.01
• Concepts and Principles of Geometry
Apply concepts of size, shape, and spatial relationships.
311.01, 321.01, 331.01
Hewlett-Packard Co. Current Product Manager (1)
Grades 5, 6, 7
• Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving
Understand and use a variety of problem-solving skills.
308.01, 318.01, 328.01
Use reasoning skills to recognize problems and express them mathematically.
308.02, 318.02, 328.02
• Concepts and Principles of Measurement
Understand and use U.S. customary and metric measurements.
309.01, 319.01, 329.01
• Concepts and Principles of Geometry
Apply concepts of size, shape, and spatial relationships.
311.01, 321.01, 331.01
JD Property Management Manager (2)
Grades 5, 6, 7
• Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving
Understand and use a variety of problem-solving skills.
308.01, 318.01, 328.01
• Concepts and Principles of Measurement
Understand and use U.S. customary and metric measurements.
309.01, 319.01, 329.01
• Concepts and Principles of Geometry
Apply concepts of size, shape, and spatial relationships.
311.01, 321.01, 331.01
JD Property Management Manager (3)
Grades 5, 6, 7
• Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving
Understand and use a variety of problem-solving skills.
308.01, 318.01, 328.01
Use reasoning skills to recognize problems and express them mathematically.
308.02, 318.02, 328.02
• Concepts and Principles of Measurement
Understand and use U.S. customary and metric measurements.
309.01, 319.01, 329.01
• Concepts and Principles of Geometry
Apply concepts of size, shape, and spatial relationships.
311.01, 321.01, 331.01
Klassic Glass & More Installer
Grades 5, 6
• Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving
Understand and use a variety of problem-solving skills.
308.01, 318.01
• Concepts and Principles of Measurement
Understand and use U.S. customary and metric measurements.
309.01, 319.01
• Concepts and Principles of Geometry
Apply concepts of size, shape, and spatial relationships.
311.01, 321.01
Painting & Repairs Done Right Painter
Grades 5, 6, 7
• Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving
Understand and use a variety of problem-solving skills.
308.01, 318.01, 328.01
• Concepts and Principles of Measurement
Understand and use U.S. customary and metric measurements.
309.01, 319.01, 329.01
• Concepts and Principles of Geometry
Apply concepts of size, shape, and spatial relationships.
311.01, 321.01, 331.01
Idaho Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Grades 6, 7
• Basic Arithmetic, Estimation, and Accurate Computations
Understand and use numbers.
317.01, 327.01 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
• Concepts and Principles of Measurement
Understand and use U.S. customary and metric measurements.
319.01, 329.01
Apply the concepts of ratios and proportions.
319.03, 329.03
Lori Purcell Homemaker
Grades 6, 7, 8
• Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving
Understand and use a variety of problem-solving skills.
318.01, 328.01, 338.01
Use reasoning skills to recognize problems and express them mathematically.
318.02, 328.02, 338.02
• Concepts and Principles of Measurement
Understand and use U.S. customary and metric measurements.
319.01, 329.01, 339.01
• Concepts and Principles of Geometry
Apply concepts of size, shape, and spatial relationships.
321.01, 331.01, 341.01
Micron Technology, Inc. Production Area Supervisor
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
• Concepts and Principles of Measurement
Understand and use U.S. customary and metric measurements.
319.01, 329.01
• Data Analysis, Probability, and Statistics
Apply simple statistical measurements.
322.03, 332.03
Ada County Highway District Pavement Management Technician
Grades 7, 8
• Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving
Understand and use a variety of problem-solving skills.
328.01, 338.01
• Concepts and Principles of Measurement
Understand and use U.S. customary and metric measurements.
329.01, 339.01
• Concepts and Principles of Geometry
Apply concepts of size, shape, and spatial relationships.
331.01, 341.01
Boise Cascade Corporation Lumber Sales Representative
Grades 7, 8, 9-12
• Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving
Understand and use a variety of problem-solving skills.
328.01, 338.01, 348.01
Use reasoning skills to recognize problems and express them mathematically.
328.02, 338.02, 348.02
• Concepts and Principles of Measurement
Understand and use U.S. customary and metric measurements.
329.01, 339.01, 349.01
Hewlett-Packard Co. Current Product Manager (2)
Grades 7, 8
• Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving
Understand and use a variety of problem-solving skills.
328.01, 338.01
• Concepts and Principles of Measurement
Understand and use U.S. customary and metric measurements.
329.01, 339.01
• Concepts and Principles of Geometry
Apply concepts of size, shape, and spatial relationships.
331.01, 341.01
Hewlett-Packard Co. Current Product Manager (3)
Grades 7, 8
• 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
• Concepts and Principles of Measurement
Understand and use U.S. customary and metric measurements.
329.01, 339.01
• Concepts and Principles of Geometry
Apply concepts of size, shape, and spatial relationships.
331.01, 341.01
Hewlett-Packard Co. Electrician
Grades 7, 8, 9-12
• Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving
Understand and use a variety of problem-solving skills.
328.01, 338.01, 348.01
Use reasoning skills to recognize problems and express them mathematically.
328.02, 338.02, 348.02
• Concepts and Principles of Measurement
Understand and use U.S. customary and metric measurements.
329.01, 339.01, 349.01
• Concepts and Principles of Geometry
Apply concepts of size, shape, and spatial relationships.
331.01, 341.01, 351.01
Idaho Barns Job Estimator
Grades 7, 8
• Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving
Understand and use a variety of problem-solving skills.
328.01, 338.01
• Concepts and Principles of Measurement
Understand and use U.S. customary and metric measurements.
329.01, 339.01
• Concepts and Principles of Geometry
Apply concepts of size, shape, and spatial relationships.
331.01, 341.01
JD Property Management Manager (1)
Grades 7, 8
• Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving
Understand and use a variety of problem-solving skills.
328.01, 338.01
• Concepts and Principles of Measurement
Understand and use U.S. customary and metric measurements.
329.01, 339.01
• Concepts and Principles of Geometry
Apply concepts of size, shape, and spatial relationships.
331.01, 341.01
Midgley-Huber, Inc. Administrative Assistant & Sales
Grades 7, 8
• 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
• Concepts and Principles of Measurement
Understand and use U.S. customary and metric measurements.
329.01, 339.01
• Concepts and Principles of Geometry
Apply concepts of size, shape, and spatial relationships.
331.01, 341.01
MK Environmental Services Estimator
Grades 7, 8
• 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
• Concepts and Principles of Measurement
Understand and use U.S. customary and metric measurements.
329.01, 339.01
• Concepts and Principles of Geometry
Apply concepts of size, shape, and spatial relationships.
331.01, 341.01
MONROC Supervisor
Grades 7, 8 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
• Concepts and Principles of Measurement
Understand and use U.S. customary and metric measurements.
329.01, 339.01
• Concepts and Principles of Geometry
Apply concepts of size, shape, and spatial relationships.
331.01, 341.01
Pacific Star Cabinetry Carpenter
Grades 7, 8
• Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving
Understand and use a variety of problem-solving skills.
328.01, 338.01
• Concepts and Principles of Measurement
Understand and use U.S. customary and metric measurements.
329.01, 339.01
• Concepts and Principles of Geometry
Apply concepts of size, shape, and spatial relationships.
331.01, 341.01
Power Plus Inc. Electrician
Grades 7, 8
• 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
• Concepts and Principles of Measurement
Understand and use U.S. customary and metric measurements.
329.01, 339.01
• Concepts and Principles of Geometry
Apply concepts of size, shape, and spatial relationships.
331.01, 341.01
St. Alphonsus Hospital Registered Nurse
Grades 9-12
• Basic Arithmetic, Estimation, and Accurate Computations
Perform computations accurately.
347.02
• 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
• Concepts and Principles of Measurement
Understand and use U.S. customary and metric measurements.
349.01
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
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