Statics - Trig: The Pythagorean Theorem
By Steve Whitmoyer
In this interactive object, learners use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate forces.
Statics - Trig: Pythagorean Theorem Calculations Using Excel
Learners examine how to solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem in Excel. Practice problems are included.
The Area Under the Standard Normal Distribution
By Jolene Hartwick
In this learning activity you'll identify and calculate the area under the normal curve specified by given z-scores.
Buying a Car: What It Really Costs with Finance Charges (Screencast)
By Michele Williams
In this learning activity you'll calculate the difference in the total cost of a new car when using cash and when paying for the car with a 60-month loan.
Strength of Materials: The Centroid of a Circle
In this animated and interactive object, learners calculate the area and centroid of a circle.
The TI-83 Plus Calculator: The Power Function
By Patrick Hoppe
Learners examine how to raise a number to a power using the TI-83 Plus calculator. Sample problems are given using both real and complex numbers.
Understanding Place Value (Screencast)
By Laurie Jarvis
In this learning activity you'll review the place values of whole numbers.
Binary to Decimal Number Conversion
In this learning activity you'll practice calculating the between the binary number system and the decimal number system.
Statics - Trig: Pythagorean Theorem Calculations Using a Casio fx-260
In this animated and interactive object, the learner uses a Casio fx-260 calculator to solve for the magnitude of the resultant and of one of the component forces in a right triangle.
Mathematical Expression of an AC Sine Wave
Students view the mathematical expression of an AC waveform with respect to time (t) and read about the different components of this expression.
Quadratic Variation
By Terry Lark
In this learning activity you'll practice calculating a quadratic variation problem.
Statics: Resultant Calculations via Graphical Method
In this interactive learning object, students calculate a resultant of multiple forces acting in a concurrent, coplanar condition.
Basic Terms in Division (Screencast)
By Barbara Laedtke
In this interactive object, the learner examines the basic terms used in division. A quiz completes the activity.
Personal Spending/Savings Plan for Teenagers
By Kristin Biekkola
In this learning activity you'll review the basics of budgeting, income, and spending. Using an on-line form, you can create your own monthly budgets and a pie chart of your spending habits.
The TI-83 Plus Calculator: Using the Arctangent Function
Learners read how to use the arctangent function to calculate the theta of an angle. The proper keystrokes are displayed.
The Right Circular Cone
By Allen Reed, Douglas Jensen
Learners study the properties of a right circular cone and use geometric formulas to find volume and surface area.
The TI-83 Plus Calculator: Complex Number Conversion
Learners examine how to convert numbers from rectangular to polar form and from polar to rectangular form using a TI-83 Plus calculator.
Law of Sines
By Roy Peterson
In this learning activity you'll apply the Law of Sines in the solution on an oblique triangle when provided with two angles and the side opposite one of the angles.
Grouped Numerical Frequency Distributions - Establishing Class Boundaries: Sixth in a Series
By Thomas Pomykalski
Learners follow steps to establish class boundaries and tally the data using a spreadsheet.
Statics - Trig: Law of Cosines Using a TI-86 Calculator
In this interactive and animated object, learners apply the Law of Cosines to determine forces using a TI-86 calculator.
Scientific Notation - What is it?
By Danene Dusenske
In this learning activity you'll explore what scientific notation is and how it's used to express very large and very small numbers.
Numerical Data Ordering
In this interactive object, learners read how to arrange numerical data manually by using ascending or descending order. They also practice arranging the data using a spreadsheet.
Joint Variation
In this learning activity you'll practice calculating a joint variation problem.
The Trapezoid
In this interactive object, learners study the properties of a trapezoid and use a geometric formula to find its perimeter and area.
Excel: Complex Subtraction
Students view the steps for subtracting complex numbers in Excel.