1. Student Page
[Teacher Page] “When am I ever going to use this?”
A WebQuest for 9-12th Grade (Mathematics)
Title
Introduction Designed by
Task Sheryl Powell
Process sheryl444@windstream.net
Evaluation
Conclusion
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Credits Based on a template from The WebQuest Page

2. Student Page
[Teacher Page]
Introduction
Title
How many times as a student have you been sitting in math
Introduction class and thought to yourself, ‘When am I ever going to use
Task this?’ The teacher is spitting out facts and formulas at you
Process and you cannot see how any of it will apply to you later in
life. You may say that your future career has nothing to do
Evaluation
with math because you want to be a police officer, chef,
Conclusion professional athlete, etc.
In actuality no matter what
your future career or life
situation is you will have to
use mathematics in your life.
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DON’T PANIC!
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3. Student Page
[Teacher Page] The Task
Title In this WebQuest you will explore how mathematics
Introduction are used in daily life outside of the classroom setting.
Task
Process
Either individually or in groups of two you need to
gather information about real life situations in which
Evaluation
math is used in some fashion.
Conclusion
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Then you or your group will share this information
in an oral presentation to the class.
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4. Student Page
[Teacher Page]
The Process
Title Either individually or with your partner, you need to gather information
about how math is used in the real world. Check out these links:
Introduction
Task Math in Daily Life:
http://www.learner.org/interactives/dailymath/
Process
Careers in Mathematics:
Evaluation http://www.maa.org/careers/
Conclusion Math Applications:
http://library.thinkquest.org/4116/
Where You Will Use Math:
http://www.homeschoolmath.net/teaching/why_need_square_roots.php
You or your group will then present the information you gathered to the class in
an oral presentation.
Make sure you address:
•Why is learning mathematics important?
•What careers use mathematics?
•How math can be used besides in one’s career?
Basically, you need to tell your peers why learning mathematics is not a waste
of their time in school and that is provides valuable tools for later in life.
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5. Student Page
[Teacher Page]
Evaluation
Title Rubric Made Using:
RubiStar ( http://rubistar.4teachers.org )
Introduction
Task Research Report : Math Relevance Webquest
Process
Teacher Name: Ms. Powell
Evaluation
Student Name: ________________________________________
Conclusion
CATEGORY Excellent - 10 pts Satisfactory - 8 Needs Improvement - 6 Poor - 4 Score
Amount of Information All topics are addressed All topics and are All topics are addressed, One or more topics were
and all questions are addressed and all and most questions not addressed.
answered very clearly with questions answered. answered but lack of clarity
good support. or support.
Internet Use Successfully uses suggested Usually able to use Occasionally able to use Needs assistance or
internet links to find suggested internet links to suggested internet links to supervision to use
information and navigates find information and find information and suggested internet links
within these sites easily navigates within these sites navigates within these sites and/or to navigate within
without assistance. easily without assistance. easily without assistance. these sites.
Organization Information is very Information is organized Information is organized, The information appears to
organized with well- with well-constructed but paragraphs are not be disorganized. 8)
constructed paragraphs paragraphs. well-constructed.
and subheadings.
Quality of Information Information clearly relates Information clearly relates Information clearly relates Information has little or
to the main topic. It to the main topic. It to the main topic. No nothing to do with the
includes several supporting provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples main topic.
details and/or examples. details and/or examples. are given.
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6. Student Page
[Teacher Page]
Conclusion
Title
Introduction Hopefully, now you understand that having math in
Task your life is important and vital to your future.
Process
Mathematics is used in many different areas and
Evaluation
Conclusion situations. You do not necessarily have to be a
mathematician or math teacher to use math in your
career as you probably discovered. Now when you are
in math class do not roll your eyes when a new
concept is introduced. Instead, think about how this
concept can be used later in life based on what you
have learned from this WebQuest.
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7. Student Page
[Teacher Page]
Credits & References
Title Images:
Introduction •http://deringdesign.com/portfolio/port-science.asp
•http://kick-thehabit.blogspot.com/
Task
•http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/us-future-math-teachers-test-average-internationally/
Process
•http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-balance-your-checkbook
Evaluation
•http://www.123rf.com/photo_5470421_architect-and-two-construction-workers-loo
Conclusion
Rubistar : http://rubistar.4teachers.org
Slideshare : http://www.slideshare.net
Slideshare WebQuest :
http://www.slideshare.net/mkcroskey/webquest-on-webquests-for-educators-11696376
Springboard : http://springboard.uakron.edu
Webquest.org : http://webquest.org/index.php
Core Standards: http://corestandards.org/assets/CCSSI_Math%20Standards.pdf
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8. [Student Page]
Teacher Page Curriculum Standards (Teacher)
Title
Introduction
Learners Mathematics Standards Addressed:
Standards
Process •Model with mathematics
•Use appropriate tools strategically
Resources
Evaluation
Teacher Script
Conclusion
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