It is important to connect and apply
mathematical information
to solve problems. 

We see math in our daily activities . 
Think about how useful math really can be.
 

 You want to make brownies. The recipe calls for:
              2 cups of cocoa
        1 cup water
                   1 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs

                     Now suppose you want to double the recipe.

  1. How many cups of cocoa do you need?  2 x 2 = 4 cups Answer

 2. How many cups of water do you need?  2 x 1 cup = 2 cups Answer

 3. How many cups of vegetable oil do you need?  2 x 1 cup oil = 2 cups oil Answer

 4. How many eggs do you need?    2 x 2 eggs = 4 eggs Answer

                      The score of the basketball game is 33 - 30. 

                      The team that is losing has control of the basketball. 

                      Tim shoots the ball.  He scores a two-pointer. 

  5.  What is the score of the game now?  30 + 2 = 32 The score is now 33-32 Answer

    You have a list of things to buy before you go on vacation.  You need:
                                  2 towels
                                  1 bathing suit
                                  5 t-shirts
                                  3 pairs of shorts
                                  2 pairs of shoes

           You already have:
                                   1 towel
                                   1 bathing suit
                                  4 t-shirts
                                   1 pair of shorts
                                   2 pairs of shoes.

  6. How many towels do you need to buy?  2 towels - 1 towel = 1 towel Answer

  7. How many bathing suits do you need to buy?  1 suit - 1 suit = 0 suits Answer

  8. How many t-shirts do you need to buy?  5 t-shirts - 4 t-shirts = 1 t-shirt Answer

   9. How many pairs of shorts do you need to buy? 3 pairs - 1 pair = 2 pairs Answer

  10. How many pairs of shoes do you need to buy? 2 pairs - 2 pairs = 0 pairs Answer