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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: 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: 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: Kinds of Candy Bars - Working with Sets
"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 Venn diagram to represent a data set
- Find the intersection and union of a group of sets
- Find the complement of a set
Download contains:
- One engaging real-world math activity (two pages)
- Worked-out solutions (two pages)
- Activity Objectives
- Cover, copyright, an
9th - 11th
Math, Statistics
6th Grade - Statistics and Probability - Ten Activities
6th Grade – Statistics and Probability includes ten activities that help students develop mastery of the mathematical practices within the content area of Statistics and Probability. For educators for whom the Common Core Standards are important, each activity is referenced to the sixth grade Statistics and Probability standards. The description of each standard follows:
6.SP.A.1. Recognize a statistical question as one that anticipates variability in the data related to the question and acc
6th
Math, Statistics
CCSS
6.SP.A.1
, 6.SP.A.2
, 6.SP.A.3
+6
Make It Real: Playing Pig - Using Expected Value
"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 expected value
- Use numerical results to determine a game strategy
Download contains:
- One engaging real-world math activity (two pages)
- Worked-out solutions (two pages)
- Activity Objectives
- Cover, copyright, and letter from the author
6th - 7th
Math, Statistics
Make It Real: Body Weights and Heights: Working with Linear Models
"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 Common Core standards:
- 8.F.4
- 8.SP.1
- 8.SP.3
- A-CED.2
- A-REI.4
- F-IF.1
- F-IF.2
- F-LE.5
- S-ID.6
- S-ID.7
- S-ID.8
Download contains:
- One engaging real-world math activity (two pages)
- Worked-out solutions (two pages)
- Getting started, copyright, and cover.
Grade Levels Targeted: 8,
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Applied Math, Math, Statistics
Make It Real: Average Athletics: Working with the Meaning of Mean
"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 Common Core standards:
- 6.SP.5
- 7.SP.1
- 7.SP.2
- S-ID.2
- S-ID.3
- S-IC.1
- S-IC.3
Download contains:
- One engaging real-world math activity (two pages)
- Worked-out solutions (two pages)
- Getting started, copyright, and cover.
Grade Levels Targeted: 6, 7, High School statistics
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6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Applied Math, Math, Statistics
Make It Real: Picking Plates - United States: Using Permutations
"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:
- Use permutations to count possible outcomes
- Use principles of counting
Download contains:
- One engaging real-world math activity (two pages)
- Worked-out solutions (two pages)
- Activity Objectives
- Cover, copyright, and letter from the author
7th - 8th
Math, Statistics
Make It Real: Fruit Snacks - Using Probability
"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 this NCTM standard:
- Determine the probability of an event
Download contains:
- One engaging real-world math activity (two pages)
- Worked-out solutions (two pages)
- Activity Objectives
- Cover, copyright, and letter from the author
5th - 7th
Statistics
Make It Real: Playing Soccer - Using Combinations and Probability
"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:
- Use combinations to count different outcomes
- Calculate theoretical probabilities
Download contains:
- One engaging real-world math activity (two pages)
- Worked-out solutions (two pages)
- Activity Objectives
- Cover, copyright, and letter from the author
7th - 8th
Math, Statistics
Make It Real: Rolling the Dice - Using Probability
"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 probability of an event
- Calculate conditional probabilities
- Use probabilities to develop game strategy"
Download contains:
- One engaging real-world math activity (two pages)
- Worked-out solutions (two pages)
- Activity Objectives
- Cover, copyright, and letter
7th - 8th
Math, Statistics
Make It Real: Phone Numbers - Using Principles of Counting
"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:
- Use combinations and permutations to count possible outcomes
- Calculate percentages
Download contains:
- One engaging real-world math activity (two pages)
- Worked-out solutions (two pages)
- Activity Objectives
- Cover, copyright, and letter from the author
7th - 8th
Math, Statistics
Make It Real: Menu Choices - Working with Combinations
"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 this NCTM standard:
- Use combinations to count different outcomes
Download contains:
- One engaging real-world math activity (two pages)
- Worked-out solutions (two pages)
- Activity Objectives
- Cover, copyright, and letter from the author
7th - 8th
Math, Statistics
Make It Real: Fruit Snacks #2 - Using Mean, Median, and Mode
"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 mean, median, and mode of a data set
- Interpret the practical meaning of mean, median, and mode
Download contains:
- One engaging real-world math activity (two pages)
- Worked-out solutions (two pages)
- Activity Objectives
- Cover, copyright, and letter from the a
5th
Math, Statistics
Make It Real: Picking Plates - Canada: Using Principles of Counting
"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:
- Use permutations to count possible outcomes
- Use principles of counting
Download contains:
- One engaging real-world math activity (two pages)
- Worked-out solutions (two pages)
- Activity Objectives
- Cover, copyright, and letter from the author
7th - 8th
Math, Statistics
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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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