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We are colleagues focused on making math real:
<br /><br /><strong>Frank Wilson:</strong> <br />
I am an award-winning author and educator with more than 15 years of college-level teaching experience. I have written 7 college-level textbooks and more than 200 stand-alone learning activities used by learners worldwide. I have created student-empowered learning environments as a professor at the following institutions:<br />
- Chandler-Gilbert Community College, 2005 - present<br />
- Green River Community College, 2000 - 2005<br />
- United States Air Force Academy, 1998 - 2000<br />
- Rio Salado College, 1997 - 1998<br />
- Brigham Young University, 1992 - 1994<br /><br /><br /><strong>Scott Adamson:</strong><br />
Scott is an award-winning professor who strives to help students develop mathematical reasoning and persistent problem solving as they make sense of big mathematical ideas. He structures the classroom environment so that students are afforded the opportunity to make sense of mathematics and strives to develop enthusiastic learners in the classroom.<br /><br />
- Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Residential Mathematics Faculty - Chandler, Arizona, 1998 – present<br />
- Research in Innovation in Mathematics and Science Education (RIMSE), Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, 2008 – 2010
<br />- Center for Research on Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology (CRESMET)
<br />- Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, 2007 – 2008 academic year
<br />- Chandler Unified School District, Secondary Mathematics Teacher Specialist - Chandler, Arizona, 1996 – 1998
<br />- Chandler High School, Mathematics Teacher - Chandler, Arizona, 1991 – 1998
<br />- Payson High School, Mathematics Teacher - Payson, Arizona, 1988 - 1991
<br />- Intel Corporation, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Summer Institute - Chandler, Arizona, Summers 1993 – 2001
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Make It Real: Activity Library Vol. 1 - 110 engaging real-world math activities
"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.
The Make It Real Learning Activity Library, Volume I contains 110 engaging real-world math activities that demonstrate everyday applications of mathematics. From baking chocolate chip cookies to choosing a cell phone plan to designing a swimming pool, the activities provide learners with valuable life skills in addition to mathematical understanding. Rest assured th
4th - 12th
Applied Math
Make It Real: Activity Library Vol 2: 110 real-world math activities
"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.
The Make It Real Learning Activity Library, Volume 2 contains 110 engaging common core real-world math activities that demonstrate everyday applications of mathematics. From Buying Candy: Finding Unit Cost to Let Us Count the Ways: Working the License Plate Combinations, the activities provide learners with valuable life skills in addition to mathematical understand
3rd - 12th
Applied Math, Math
Make It Real: Sets, Probability, Statistics 1 - Activity Collection
"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.
The Make It Real Learning Sets, Probability, Statistics 1 collection contains 10 real-world math activities that demonstrate everyday applications of mathematics. From Menu Choices to Rolling the Dice, the activities provide learners with valuable life skills in addition to mathematical understanding. Rest assured that each activity integrates real world information
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Algebra, Applied Math, Statistics
Make It Real: Fractions, Percents, and Decimals 1 - Activity Collection
"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.
The Make It Real Learning Fractions, Percents and Decimals 1 collection contains 10 real-world math activities that demonstrate everyday applications of mathematics. From cooking in the kitchen to shopping the sale, the activities provide learners with valuable life skills in addition to mathematical understanding. Rest assured that each activity integrates real w
4th - 8th
Applied Math, Decimals, Fractions
Make It Real: Linear Functions 1 - Activity Collection
"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.
The Make It Real Learning Linear Functions 1 collection contains 10 real-world math activities that demonstrate everyday applications of mathematics. From Choosing a Cell Phone Plan to Government Nutrition Programs, the activities provide learners with valuable life skills in addition to mathematical understanding. Rest assured that each activity integrates real wor
8th - 10th, Higher Education
Algebra, Algebra 2, Applied Math
Make It Real: Investing in Entertainment - Using Linear Programming
"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:
- Create a system of linear inequalities from a verbal description
- Graph the solution region of a system of linear inequalities
- Solve a linear programming problem
Download contains:
- One engaging real-world math activity (two pages)
- Worked-out solutions (two pages)
- Activit
8th - 10th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Applied Math
Make It Real: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 1 - Activity Collection
"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.
The Make It Real Learning Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 1 collection contains 10 real-world math activities that demonstrate everyday applications of mathematics. From Credit Card Balance Transfers to comparing Low Interest or Cash Back, the activities provide learners with valuable life skills in addition to mathematical understanding. Rest assured that e
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Applied Math, PreCalculus
Make It Real: Owning Part of a Clothing Company - Using Linear Programming
"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:
- Create a system of linear inequalities from a verbal description
- Graph the solution region of a system of linear inequalities
- Solve a linear programming problem
Download contains:
- One engaging real-world math activity (two pages)
- Worked-out solutions (two pages)
- Activit
8th - 10th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Applied Math
Make It Real: Investing in Fast Food - Using Linear Programming
"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:
- Create a system of linear inequalities from a verbal description
- Graph the solution region of a system of linear inequalities
- Solve a linear programming problem
Download contains:
- One engaging real-world math activity (two pages)
- Worked-out solutions (two pages)
- Activit
8th - 10th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Applied Math
Make It Real: Thinking Like a Business Owner: Using Linear Programming
"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 a Common-Core-Standards-aligned activity built around a real-world context.
Focusing on these Common Core standards:
- A-CED.1
- A-CED.2
- A-CED.3
- A-REI.6
- A-REI.10
- A-REI.11
- A-REI.12
Download contains:
- One engaging real-world math activity (two pages)
- Worked-out solutions (two pages)
- Getting started, copyright, and cover.
Grade Levels Targeted: Hi
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Algebra, Algebra 2, Applied Math
Make It Real: Home Floorplans: Working with Scale Drawings
"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 a Common-Core-Standards-aligned activity built around a real-world context.
Focusing on this Common Core standard:
- 7.G.1
Download contains:
- One engaging real-world math activity (two pages)
- Worked-out solutions (two pages)
- Getting started, copyright, and cover.
Grade Level Targeted: 7
Great for inverted / flipped classrooms!
7th
Applied Math, Geometry, Math
Make It Real: Polynomial, Power, Logistic, Rational 1 - Activity Collection
"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.
The Make It Real Learning Linear Functions 1 collection contains 10 real-world math activities that demonstrate everyday applications of mathematics. From Growing Your Own Money to Social Security Concerns, the activities provide learners with valuable life skills in addition to mathematical understanding. Rest assured that each activity integrates real world inform
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Algebra 2, Applied Math
Make It Real: Using Resources Wisely - Investigating Linear Programming
"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:
- Create a linear programming problem from a verbal description
- Graph the feasible region of a linear programming problem
- Find the corner points of a solution region
- Solve a linear programming problem
Download contains:
- One engaging real-world math activity (two pages)
- Wo
8th - 10th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Applied Math
6th Grade - Bundle - 50 Activities
The 6th Grade bundle includes all activities from the five separate 6th grade activity collections:
6th Grade - Ratios and Proportional Relationships - Ten Activities6th Grade - Statistics and Probability - Ten Activities6th Grade - Number System - Ten Activities6th Grade - Geometry - Ten Activities6th Grade - Expressions and Equations - Ten Activities
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6th Grade – Ratios and Pro
6th
Applied Math, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.G.A.1
, 6.G.A.2
, 6.G.A.3
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Make It Real: Geometry 1 - Activity Collection
"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.
The Make It Real Learning Geometry I collection contains 10 real-world math activities that demonstrate everyday applications of mathematics. From Construction Planning: Working with Areas and Volumes to Transportation Grids: Working with the Pythagorean theorem, the activities provide learners with valuable life skills in addition to mathematical understanding. Res
6th - 10th
Applied Math, Geometry, Math
Make It Real: Fractions, Percents, and Decimals 2 - Activity Collection
"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.
The Make It Real Learning Fractions, Percents and Decimals 1 collection contains 10 real-world math activities that demonstrate everyday applications of mathematics. From cooking in the kitchen to shopping the sale, the activities provide learners with valuable life skills in addition to mathematical understanding. Rest assured that each activity integrates real w
6th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Applied Math
Make It Real: Sets, Probability, and Statistics 2 - Activity Collection
"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.
The Make It Real Learning Sets, Probability, Statistics II collection contains 10 real-world math activities that demonstrate everyday applications of mathematics. From Olympic Medals: Using Venn Diagrams to Fun With Batting Averages: Understanding Simpson's Paradox, the activities provide learners with valuable life skills in addition to mathematical understanding.
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Applied Math, Math, Statistics
Make It Real: Quadratic Functions 1 - Activity Collection
"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.
The Make It Real Learning Quadratic Functions collection contains 10 real-world math activities that demonstrate everyday applications of mathematics. From Autism Awareness to Business Growth, the activities provide learners with valuable life skills in addition to mathematical understanding. Rest assured that each activity integrates real world information not just
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Algebra, Algebra 2, Applied Math
Make It Real: Linear Functions 2 - Activity Collection
"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.
The Make It Real Learning Linear Functions 2 collection contains 10 real-world math activities that demonstrate everyday applications of mathematics. From Counting Carbohydrates to Travel Options, the activities provide learners with valuable life skills in addition to mathematical understanding. Rest assured that each activity integrates real world information not
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Algebra, Algebra 2, Applied Math
Make It Real: Geometry 2 - Activity Collection
"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.
The Make It Real Learning Geometry II collection contains 10 real-world math activities that demonstrate everyday applications of mathematics. From Scale Model Toys: Working with Scale and Scale Drawings to Angles and our Planet: Working with the Meaning of Angle Measure, the activities provide learners with valuable life skills in addition to mathematical understan
4th - 10th
Applied Math, Geometry, Math
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About the store
Experience
We are colleagues focused on making math real:
<br /><br /><strong>Frank Wilson:</strong> <br />
I am an award-winning author and educator with more than 15 years of college-level teaching experience. I have written 7 college-level textbooks and more than 200 stand-alone learning activities used by learners worldwide. I have created student-empowered learning environments as a professor at the following institutions:<br />
- Chandler-Gilbert Community College, 2005 - present<br />
- Green River Community College, 2000 - 2005<br />
- United States Air Force Academy, 1998 - 2000<br />
- Rio Salado College, 1997 - 1998<br />
- Brigham Young University, 1992 - 1994<br /><br /><br /><strong>Scott Adamson:</strong><br />
Scott is an award-winning professor who strives to help students develop mathematical reasoning and persistent problem solving as they make sense of big mathematical ideas. He structures the classroom environment so that students are afforded the opportunity to make sense of mathematics and strives to develop enthusiastic learners in the classroom.<br /><br />
- Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Residential Mathematics Faculty - Chandler, Arizona, 1998 – present<br />
- Research in Innovation in Mathematics and Science Education (RIMSE), Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, 2008 – 2010
<br />- Center for Research on Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology (CRESMET)
<br />- Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, 2007 – 2008 academic year
<br />- Chandler Unified School District, Secondary Mathematics Teacher Specialist - Chandler, Arizona, 1996 – 1998
<br />- Chandler High School, Mathematics Teacher - Chandler, Arizona, 1991 – 1998
<br />- Payson High School, Mathematics Teacher - Payson, Arizona, 1988 - 1991
<br />- Intel Corporation, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Summer Institute - Chandler, Arizona, Summers 1993 – 2001
Teaching style
Our passion is helping mathematics students answer the question, "When am I ever going to use this?" By bringing interesting and engaging real world contexts into the classroom, we help students look at the world through a mathematical lens. When learners begin to see that mathematics is not an isolated subject in school but rather a powerful tool that can help them make smart decisions, they become motivated and empowered. The learning activities I create engage and empower students.
Awards & shining teacher moments
<strong>Frank:</strong><br />
- Textbook and Academic Authors Association TEXTY textbook excellence award, 2007, 2012<br />
- Green River Community College Make Their Day staff award, 2005 <br />
- Faculty Excellence Award, Green River Community College, 2001<br />
- Calculus Division Instructor of the Year, US Air Force Academy, 2000<br />
- Education and Training Manager of the Year, Luke Air Force Base, AZ, 1996<br /><br /><strong>Scott:</strong><br />
- American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges Teaching Excellence Award, 2007<br />
- Maricopa Institute of Learning Fellow, 2001-2002<br />
- American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges INPUT Award - Maricopa Mathematics Modules, 2000<br />
- Intel Innovations in Education Award, 1998<br />
- Phoenix Suns Outstanding Arizona Educator, 1997<br />
- Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics, State Finalis
My own education history
<strong>Frank:</strong><br />
- Ph.D. candidate, Business Admin., Northcentral University, 2012<br />
- M.S. Mathematics, Brigham Young University, 1994<br />
- B.S. Mathematics, Brigham Young University, 1992<br /><br /><strong>Scott:</strong><br />
- Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction–Mathematics Education from Arizona State University.<br />
- B.S. and M.A.T. in Mathematics Education from Northern Arizona University<br />
Additional biographical information
<strong>Frank:</strong><br />
- Husband and father of six children.<br />
- Resident of Arizona<br /><br /><strong>Scott:</strong><br />
- Husband and father of four children.<br />
- Resident of Arizona<br />
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