| Discrete Math |
| 6 - 9 Grades Social Science | ||
| 10 - 12 Grades Social Science |
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This module is part of a series produced at The Universtiy of Nevada at Reno for the National Numeracy Network under a grant from the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship Foundation through the National Council on Education and the Disciplines. These brief modules are envisioned as a resource for teachers to use in a classroom setting and also for quantitative literacy workshops for teachers. Each module typically contains one or two examples related to "real world" quantitative literacy issues and includes exercises for students. There is also a section "for the instructor" that contains discussions of some of the topics, solutions to the exercises, and resources for further explorations. |
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Home Utilities: In this module, Students will explore typical home energy and water use for various time units (day, month, and year). Usage is viewed in terms of consumed quantities, as well as cost, with students being encouraged to consider conservation of environmental resources in addition to home finances. The Mathematics involved is problem solving using the four operations; calculating percents; writing/using formulas (optional). |