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Media4Math's Video Library is a collection of videos on key topics in pre-algebra and algebra. Each video includes several worked-out examples that clearly explain the key concept. All videos include real-world applications of math.

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Total number of resources: 405
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Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Functions and Relations

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The relationship between slope and grade in cycling is explored. Go on a tour of Italy through the mountains of Tuscany and apply students' understanding of slope.

Applications of Functions and Relations, Conic Sections and Relations and Functions

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Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Functions and Relations, Segment 1: Introduction Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Functions and Relations, Segment 1: Introduction

Scientists use conic sections to map the trajectories of spacecraft in flight. The setting for this episode is a planned future flight to Mars. As the ship travels from Earth to Mars, parabolic, circular, and elliptical paths are explored.

Applications of Functions and Relations, Conic Sections and Relations and Functions

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The liftoff and pre-orbital path of the rock is described by a parabola. Students explore the properties of parabolas from the standpoint of the parametric equations that describe the horizontal and vertical directions of motion for the rocket.

Applications of Functions and Relations, Conic Sections and Relations and Functions

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Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Functions and Relations, Segment 3: Circular Paths Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Functions and Relations, Segment 3: Circular Paths

The path of a rocket orbiting the Earth can be modeled with the equation of a circle. Students explore the quadratic relation and the parametric equations that can be used to model the path of a spacecraft orbiting Earth.

Applications of Functions and Relations, Conic Sections and Relations and Functions

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Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Functions and Relations, Segment 4: Elliptical Paths Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Functions and Relations, Segment 4: Elliptical Paths

The planets orbiting the sun follow elliptical paths. In fact, the trajectory of a spacecraft traveling to Mars would also be elliptical. Students explore these various ellipses.

Applications of Functions and Relations, Conic Sections and Relations and Functions

Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Inequalities

Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Inequalities Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Inequalities

In this episode of Algebra Applications, two real-world explorations of inequalities are developed. Hybrid Cars.

Applications of Equations and Inequalities and Inequalities

Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Inequalities, 1

Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Inequalities, Segment 1: Hybrid Cars Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Inequalities, Segment 1: Hybrid Cars

With the increasing demand worldwide for cars, the cost of gasoline continues to rise. The need for fuel-efficient cars makes hybrids a current favorite.

Applications of Equations and Inequalities and Inequalities

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Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Inequalities, Segment 2: Floods in Venice Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Inequalities, Segment 2: Floods in Venice

The city of Venice is slowly sinking into the Adriatic Sea. So what does a city whose streets are full of water do about flooding?

Applications of Equations and Inequalities and Inequalities

Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Linear Functions

Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Linear Functions Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Linear Functions Special Functions and Applications of Linear Functions

Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Linear Functions, 1

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Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Linear Functions, Segment 3: Oil Exploration Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Linear Functions, Segment 3: Oil Exploration Special Functions and Applications of Linear Functions

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Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Linear Functions, Segment 4: Exercise Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Linear Functions, Segment 4: Exercise Special Functions and Applications of Linear Functions

Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Logarithmic Functions

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In this episode of Algebra Applications, students explore various scenarios that can be explained through the use of logarithmic functions. Such disparate phenomena as hearing loss and tsunamis can be explained through logarithmic models.

Applications of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions and Equations and Graphs of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Logarithmic Functions, 1

Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Logarithmic Functions, Segment 1: What Are Logarithms? Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Logarithmic Functions, Segment 1: What Are Logarithms?

The mathematical definition of a logarithm is the inverse of an exponential function, but why do we need to use logarithms?

Applications of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions and Equations and Graphs of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Logarithmic Functions, 2

Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Logarithmic Functions, Segment 2: Hearing Loss Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Logarithmic Functions, Segment 2: Hearing Loss

We live in a noisy world. In fact, prolonged exposure to noise can cause hearing loss. Students analyze the noise level at a rock concert and determine the ideal distance where the noise level is out of the harmful range.

Applications of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions and Equations and Graphs of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Logarithmic Functions, 3

Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Logarithmic Functions, Segment 3: Tsunamis Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Logarithmic Functions, Segment 3: Tsunamis

In 1998 a devastating tsunami was triggered by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake off the coast of New Guinea. The amount of energy from this earthquake was equivalent to a thermonuclear explosion. Students analyze the energy outputs for different magnitude earthquakes.

Applications of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions and Equations and Graphs of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Quadratic Functions

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In this episode of Algebra Applications, three real-world explorations of quadratic functions are developed: Pyrotechnics. Fireworks displays are elegant examples of quadratic functions. Forensics.

Applications of Quadratic Functions and Graphs of Quadratic Functions

Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Quadratic Functions, 1

Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Quadratic Functions, Segment 1: Introduction Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Quadratic Functions, Segment 1: Introduction

An overview of the key topics to be covered in the video.

Applications of Quadratic Functions and Graphs of Quadratic Functions

Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Quadratic Functions, 2

Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Quadratic Functions, Segment 2: Pyrotechnics Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Quadratic Functions, Segment 2: Pyrotechnics

Fireworks displays are elegant examples of quadratic function. In this segment the basics of quadratic functions in standard form are developed visually and students are guided through the planning of a fireworks display.

Applications of Quadratic Functions and Graphs of Quadratic Functions

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Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Quadratic Functions, Segment 4: Medicine Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Quadratic Functions, Segment 4: Medicine

From the time a baby is born to the time it reaches 36 months of age, there is dramatic growth in height and weight. An analysis of CDC data reveals a number of quadratic models that doctors can use to monitor the growth and development of children.

Applications of Quadratic Functions and Graphs of Quadratic Functions