"When am I ever going to use this?"

It is a question that has plagued math teachers for decades. Now you can answer the question with an activity built around a real-world context.

Focusing on these NCTM standards:
- Calculate the derivative of logarithmic and cubic functions
- Evaluate derivatives and interpret the meaning of the results
- Recognize the relationship between the slope of a graph and its derivative

Download contains:
- One engaging real-world math activity (two pages)
- Worked-out solutions (two pages)
- Activity Objectives
- Cover, copyright, and letter from the author