Here's Some Relevant Algebra Examples

As you probably already know our Title I students flounder in algebra.  Looking for common examples of how algebra can be used makes so sense.
Honner lists these examples but you'll have to read the article to learn more.  [Be sure to check out the many comments to this article....more examples there too.]

1. Mathematically Modeling Morgages
2. Evaluating Colleges
3. Calculating Car Costs
4. Algebra of the Election
5. Do the Metro Card Math (you'll need to change this to Milwaukee County Transit System www.ridemcts.com
6. Olympic Algebra
7. Redo Those Recipes
8. Solve for Stocks
9. Population Growth, Footbal, the Economy and More
10. Is Algebra Necessary?

Are there other relevant examples you have used in your algebra class?  Your colleagues would be most interested.

N Ways to Apply Algebra With The New York Times. Patrick Honner. 9.26.12 The Learning Network - New York Times
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/26/n-ways-to-apply-algebra-with-the-new-york-times/