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6th Grade Word Problems
Support sixth graders with word problems involving ratios, proportions, and introductory algebra. These worksheets promote higher-level thinking and real-world application. Incorporate them to strengthen mathematical reasoning.
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Percent Word Problems – Tipping & Gratuities Math
Life Studies, Home Economics, Special Resources, Life Skills, Math, Multiplication, Multiplication and Division, Percentages, Money, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Tipping is becoming more and more common and the amount you are expected to tip is increasing too. Make sure your students understand what tipping is and how to calculate a tip- useful life skills! Here’s a ready-to-print real-life percent math lesson for middle school students (in grades 6-9) or special education or life skills classes in a high school setting. Teach your class all about tipping culture and tips in both Canada and the United States. Why do people tip or give certain people a gratuity? What places do we tip? What places do we not? Has tipping been increasing recently ("tip-flation")? Show students how the math skills and concepts that they have been learning in class (percentages, decimals, division, fractions) can be useful in their everyday lives! How to Use: 1. The first page is a handout that you complete with your students (with fill-in-the-blanks) to teach them the ins and outs of tipping: where and when you do it, etc. 2. The second page teaches students two simple methods of calculating tips (using well-known percentage benchmarks OR multiplying the price by a percentage written in decimal form). Encourage your students to determine a third method they could use. 3. After that, there are 7 practice word problems of realistic tipping situations that your students can complete. From tipping for a meal to paying at a salon, or even calculating tax AND tip together, your students will get a lot of real-life practice completing these problems in small groups or own their own. 4. To finish, you can have a class discussion about tipping in general and what your students think about our system. What's Included: 6 Page PDF - Teacher Instructions - Handout with Fill-in-the-Blanks about Tipping - 3-Page Worksheet and Written Reflection - COMPLETE ANSWER KEY INCLUDED If you want more practice working with tips try these two products: Fractions for Calculating Taxes, Tips and Sales Percents for Calculating Taxes, Tips, and Sales
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Tags Percent Word Problems, Tip, Tipping, Gratuity, How To Tip, How To Calculate A Tip, Financial Literacy, Life Skills, Personal Finance, Word Problems
Financial Literacy Vacation Math Project: Budgeting and Percentages
Life Studies, Math, Time, Decimals, Money, Measurements, Finance, Home Economics, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Projects
This Financial Literacy: Vacation Math Project will get students excited about using math skills in everyday life to plan something fun: a vacation! It's a great math project to use before summer vacation or anytime you want to incorporate financial literacy into your curriculum! They will plan a personal vacation including a flight, hotel, some kind of transportation, food, local attractions, shopping and insurance. You can assign your students different budgets, vacation dates, and durations to be able to differentiate, or you can give each student the same constraints. Students will practice making trade-offs to stick within their budget. Six word problems involving time zones, suitcase weight, taxes & fees, elapsed time, and travel speed are also included. Student Instructions: First, choose a destination: _______________________ How far from your hometown is it? ____________________ How many time zones away from you is it? _________________ Now, research all of the costs involved in your vacation. Make sure to be specific and include all of the taxes and fees in each category too. Grades to Use With: This project is great for the middle grades (5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade) when students are learning about operations with decimals, percentages, time zones, and speed calculations- which are a form of unit rate. It could also work well in a high school special education classroom. What's Included: 6 page PDF including: Title Page Teacher Instructions and Answer Key Planning Page Final Budget Page 2 Pages of Problem Solving Questions Standards: Grade 5 Numbers in Base Ten Complete the four operations with decimals to the hundredths. Grade 6 Ratios and Proportional Relationships Find a percentage of a number. Use ratios to convert measurements. Mathematical Practice Standard Number 4: Model with mathematics to solve everyday problems. For similar resources and other engaging resources, you can visit my store here!
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Tags Financial Literacy, Applied Math, Math Project, Word Problems, Time Zones, Budget, Grade 6 Math, Budgeting Math, Real World Math, Vacation Project
Winter Percents Word Problems Digital Escape Room
Math, Winter, Seasons, Holiday & Seasonal, Percentages, Grade 5, 6, 7, Escape Room, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets
While percent problems might seem easy, some of the trickier aspects of these problems can occur when the student is also trying to determine if they are calculating the part, percent, or whole. To add a little extra practice with these types of problems, especially within a winter theme, there is a Digital Winter Break Escape Room that gives them the practice opportunities that are required. Here, instead of completing a series of problems, these individuals become a character within a story that requires them to use percent problems to save the Frostbite Festival. The activity involves solving twenty practical percent word problems centered around percent of a number with the objective of determining the whole using the part and the percent in each word problem. The word problems are divided across four escape room scenarios: the Snack Shack, the Skating Trail, the Yeti Workshop, and the Penguin Performance, so it does not seem like it is all one assignment. In order to go to the next answer, the student must enter the correct answer to the previous problem. The escape session is self-checked, and the student cannot go to the next answer if his answer is not correct. This resource requires absolutely no prep. There are no accounts that need to be set up, no passwords that need to be maintained, or complex setups that need to take place. All you need is to share the link provided via Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, Microsoft Teams, or via whatever platform you are using in your classroom, and children are ready to go. This resource is also cross-device compatible. Autosave comes in very handy when the winter schedule is busy. As long as the students come back to the computer and the browser they were previously using, they simply pick right back up where they left off. It is fully printable too, which means you can easily use it as you desire. With this product, you can expect a worksheet containing all the percentage problems, a set of matching task cards, and a corresponding answer key. These resources can be best utilized as math center activities, small group interventions, or even as homework or substitute teacher activities because they are fully printable. Direct instructions are included for teachers and for students. The instructions for the teacher discuss options for assignments and automatically saving, and the student instructions show step by step how students can enter their responses and complete the escape room activity. Skills involved include calculation of percent of a number, finding the whole, making sense of percent concepts in context, and solving percent word problems. If you are looking for an easy and effective winter percent activity for your classroom, this escape room is an absolute gem. Your students will remain engaged and independent while still providing you with instant feedback and an easy substitution for sub days and review times.
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Tags Mtemaths, Winter, Word Problems, Task Cards, Worksheet, Digital, Printable, Escape Room, Percents
6th Grade Math: Ratio & Proportional Relationship Bundle: 6 Activities
Math, Money, Percentages, Fractions, Common Core, Grade 5, 6, 7, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities
Do you need some new ideas for your 6th grade math unit to meet the Common Core State Standards for Ratios and Proportional Relationships? Here is a ready-to-go bundle with six fun real-life activities to incorporate into your unit plan. 1) Ratio Exit Slip: Here is a quick assessment to check your students' understanding midway through a ratio unit. It assesses part to part and part to whole ratios and uses visuals. 2) Math Stations: Ratios and Proportional Relationships: These 5 stations are filled with problem solving, equivalent ratios, visual tasks, finding the ratios on road trips and more! 3) Income Inequality: Use a real world (and simple!) ratio called the Palma Ratio to talk about income inequality around the world and what kind of society your students want to live in. 4) Saving Up With a Part Time Job: Fill in ratio tables and graph them as well as your students choose an item to save up for, determine the tax, figure out how many hours they would have to work at two different hourly wages, and determine how many weeks it would take to save for their item. 5) Grocery Shopping Price Comparisons: Students use ratio and rates to figure out the best deal when sale prices are written in different a confusing ways. 6) Calculating Taxes, Tips, and Sale Prices: Students are taught three methods for calculating percentages: using benchmarks, using fractions, or using decimals. Then they apply these strategies to six real world examples. Grades to Use With: This bundle is designed for students in Grade 6, but can be used for Grade 5 enrichment, Grade 7 or 8 review, or high school special education classes. What's Included: 22 Page PDF with 6 Activities If you like this product, check out my 6th Grade Math Statistics and Probability Bundle as well!
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags 6th Grade Math, Financial Literacy, Ratios, Proportional Relationships, Rates, Ratios And Rates, Percent, Ratio Tables, Grade 6 Math
Term 2 Critical Thinking: Morning Work Warm-Ups: 60 More Days!
Social Studies, Resources for Teachers, Math, ELA, Science, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities
Do you need some new activities for your middle school homeroom class with 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th grade students? Do you want a consistent routine to start your day on a good note of learning and fun? I have the full-term morning work powerpoint presentation just for you! THIS IS THE TERM 2 SLIDESHOW This presentation is a helpful tool to use as your morning routine with any middle school students! Students can use a special notebook for this task or they could use whiteboards, or whatever routine is best for your group. This editable powerpoint presentation has activities for each weekday with enough slides for one whole term (60 days of school). The slides are completely editable, so you can use them as a template and make more for future semesters. You can also ask students (especially early finishers) to help make extra slides. What are the Daily Categories? Math Monday: Mondays are for math! Students can review tons of intermediate math skills with fun word problems and puzzles that cover topics like ratios, money, area, and more! Trivia Tuesday; Tuesdays are for Trivia! Students will be asked questions about science, social studies, financial literacy and more! These will be great discussion starters too! Would You Rather Wednesday: This is a great way to practice speaking and listening skills. Students will be given two options and have to share their choice and their reasons and justifications. Thesaurus Thursday: Thursdays are for expanding vocabulary as students think of synonyms for boring words. Focus Friday: Fridays are for puzzles as students solve brain teasers and logic puzzles! Grades to Use With: These morning work slides are designed for students in 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade. What's Included: An editable PowerPoint with 63 slides Title Page 12 Math Monday 12 Trivia Tuesday 12 Would You Rather Wednesday 12 Thesaurus Thursday 12 Focus Friday 2 Page Answer Key If you want another term (60 days) of this routine, check it out here!
Author Grace Under Pressure
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Tags Critical Thinking, Morning Work, Warm-ups, Vocabulary, Math, Homeroom, Classroom Routine, Middle School, Middle School Homeroom, Homeroom Activities
5th Grade Summer Review or Practice Math Workbook
Math, Fractions, Graphing, Multiplication and Division, Order Of Operations, Addition and Subtraction, Algebra, Grade 4, 5, 6, Worksheets & Printables, Workbooks, Word Problems, Worksheets
Keep your students engaged and confident in math all summer long with this 5th Grade Summer Math Review Packet ! Designed to prevent the summer slide , this resource provides targeted practice on 20 essential 5th grade Common Core math skills —all identified as challenging concepts that lay the foundation for 6th-grade success . What’s Included? ✅ Teaching or note sheets for each skill ✅ Practice worksheets for reinforcement ✅ Detailed answer keys with step-by-step solutions ✅ Pre-review pages for select skills to refresh prior knowledge ✅ Teaching & tutoring tips for parents and educators Math Skills Covered: Multiply 2-digit numbers by 3-digit numbers Divide 4-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers: word problems Evaluate numerical expressions with parentheses Convert decimals between standard and expanded form using fractions Compare decimal numbers (Ordering decimals included) Add and subtract decimals: word problems Multiply a decimal by a power of ten Multiply money amounts: multi-step word problems Divide by decimals Understand fractions as division: word problems Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators: word problems Multiply two fractions Divide unit fractions and whole numbers: word problems Add, subtract, multiply, and divide mixed numbers Graph points from a table Multi-step problems with customary unit conversions Describe relationships among quadrilaterals Volume of compound figures Create and interpret line plots with fractions This packet is easily formatted to print and bind for a summer workbook or could be used individually in tutoring sessions or summer school lessons, as review worksheets. Practice could also help those that are skipping a grade in math, to ensure understanding of concepts that may be missed in the transition. Tags: 5th grade math review, summer math packet, prevent summer slide, 5th to 6th grade math transition, common core math worksheets, math tutoring resources, printable math workbook, summer school math activities, fractions and decimals practice, multiplication and division word problems
Author Kel's Klass
Tags 5th Grade Math Review, 5th Grade Summer Math Packet, Prevent Summer Slide, 5th To 6th Grade Math Transition, Common Core Math Worksheets, Math Tutoring Worksheets, Summer School Math Workbook, Adding And Subtracting Fractions, Multiplication And Division Practice
Two Step Equations Worksheet: Writing & Solving Real-Life Equations
Math, Algebra, Grade 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets
When teaching your students key algebra skills, it can often seem detached from the real world. Use this ready-to-go set of worksheets to help your students see how simple algebra can help solve real life problems that occur in everyday living. This product addresses simple two-step equations and the basics of algebra: doing the same thing to each side of an equation. How to Use: With this resource, learners get to see firsthand how two-step equations become useful tools in everyday situations. The package begins by presenting them with a sample scenario, presented in an easy-to-use handout, which will serve as both guide and template for subsequent activities. Then students put theory into practice by writing two-step equations representing simple real-life scenarios – distance, money, cooking and more! For each situation, students write an equation, solve the equation, and then check their solution by putting it back into the equation: an important final step. Grades to Use With: This lesson is designed for students in grades 6-8 who are learning the basics of algebra: writing equations, using variables, solving two-step equations, and checking their solution. It could also be used in high school special education classes as it is designed to be learner-friendly and includes step-by-step instructions and graphic organizers. What's Included: 7 Page PDF including: Title Page Sample Scenario Handout Three pages of realistic Practice Questions- with graphic organizers to keep students organized and focused A page with an extension activity (create your own problem) and an important Self-Assessment so students can see where they may need extra practice A complete answer key If you enjoy this algebra activity , check out other real world activities in my store: The Wave Pool Problem: Patterns, Expressions and Graphing Independent and Dependent Variables in Grade 6 Math: Hockey Math Solving Systems of Equations Using Substitution Inequality Matching Game Exponent Board Game
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Algebra, Two Step Equations, Equations, Word Problems, Real World Math, Middle School Math, Variables, Writing Two Step Equations, Two Step Equations Worksheet, Two Step Equations Worksheets
Geometry Project: Park Design- Area, Perimeter, Volume, and Budgeting
Math, Decimals, Multiplication and Division, Division, Money, Geometry, Measurements, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Projects
This math project allows students in 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade to apply their knowledge of perimeter, area, volume, financial literacy, and decimal calculations to a realistic & creative situation: planning a fun new park! They will design a new park that includes different areas for swimming, playing, eating, resting, walking, and even skating! Students will use their knowledge of perimeter of right-angled shapes when planning the size and shape of the park & the amount of fencing required use their knowledge of area when splitting the park up into different sections for activities use their knowledge of volume when considering filling the pool in their park use their knowledge of money math/decimal calculations when determining the grand total price of the entire park project. Each section has a different cost- a great introduction to unit rate. For example, paths are much less expensive than a playground, while grassy areas cost less than the swimming pool does. I ask my students to calculate by hand, but you can allow yours to use a calculator as well. This project gets students using their creative and logical problem solving skills, organizational skills, careful calculating methods, and neat drawing and colouring. It is a great project to use for a summative assessment at the end of a unit or to show parents at parent-teacher conferences. What's Included: A total of 4 pages in PDF format: Ready to print and use! Title Page, 2 Page Worksheet, 1 Page Grid Grades to Use With: This math project could work in grades 4-8 in regular math classes. It could also be used in high school special education classes. If you enjoy this math project, check out some others in my store: Transformation Design with Rubric Math Mini Unit: Converting Scores into Percentages Math Project: Create Your Dream Store
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Tags Math Project, Budget, Decimals, Applied Math, Geometry Project, Perimeter Area Volume Worksheets, Geometry Projects, Area Perimeter And Volume, Middle School Geometry Project
Mixed Numbers Recipe Doubling – Real-World Math
Math, Fractions, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities
Butter Tart Recipe (based on my grandma's actual delicious family recipe!) Here is a real-life example to help students practice adding and multiplying mixed numbers and improper fractions. When students ask, "When will we ever use this in real-life?!" you can show them this lesson and say that working with fractions is so common in baking. This delicious activity will allow students to practice using fractions with a realistic everyday example: baking! Students will take a recipe that has several fractions in it and double it. Half a cup of something becomes a cup and 3/4 of a cup becomes 1 and a half cups. After that, they need to figure out how much of each ingredient would be needed if the recipe was made five times bigger (perhaps in a bakery setting or for a large event). I encourage my students to use different strategies to complete this task: drawing pictures with squares, repeated addition, or multiplication. Boxes for diagrams and math calculations are included to encourage students to show their work. You could even have different students come up to show their personal strategies to the rest of the class. As an extension, students can bring in their own recipes from home in the next class and double them or multiply them by five as well. You might even want to actually make something tasty to eat too! What's Included: A total of 5 pages in PDF: Title Page 2 page assignment 2 page answer key Check out some of my other hands-on math activities. Search for my store: Grace Under Pressure Whole Class Decimal Place Value Game: Tenths to Millionths Math Representation: Percent, Ratio, Fractions, Decimals Posters (Culminating Activity) Algebra: Modelling Equations: Visual Balance Scale Sheet Geometry Project: Transformation Design Project with Rubric Math Project: Circle Graphs and Pie Charts
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Tags Applied Math, Mixed Numbers, Improper Fractions, Doubling A Recipe, Hands-on Math, Real Life, Word Problem, Elementary Math, Fractions
Probability Word Problems Middle School Probability of Compound Events
Math, Statistics, Fractions, Decimals, Percentages, Grade 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets
This middle school (grades 6-8) probability lesson and worksheet has three parts to help your class understand the probability of compound events (2 events that both occur but do not affect one another) and how to write probabilities as decimals and percentages. How it Works: There are two "casino games" presented. Each has two steps and specific rules. 1) Students first determine the theoretical probability (in fractions, decimals, or percents) of the casino game that has a spinner and a die and three different outcomes. 2) Students next determine the theoretical probability (in fractions, decimals or percents) of the casino game that has a penny and a die and three different outcomes. 3) Finally, students will compare the two games and pick which game they would choose to play using their math calculations as justification. Students can use fractions, decimals, or percents to figure out the theoretical probabilities from these two games. They will notice that all the outcomes in one game will always add to 1.00 or 100% This lesson is specifically created to target 7th Grade Statistics Learning Outcomes 7.SP.C.5 and 7.SP.C.8 What's Included: 5 Page PDF- Ready to Print and Use! - Teacher Instructions - 3-Page Student Worksheet with 2 Casino Games, Calculation Tables, and Written Reflection - COMPLETE ANSWER KEY INCLUDED If you like this activity, check out other probability options in my store! Middle School Math Stations or Centers for Statistics and Probability: Grades 5-8 These 5 math stations are a great way to help your students prepare for a unit test. They involve statistics and probability including working with dice, finding mode, median and mean, and creating simple graphs. Theoretical and Experimental Probability: Hands-On Math Task with Fractions and Percentages Here's a super low-prep probability experiment you can perform in your classroom, and easily tie into percentage math skills as well!
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Probability Word Problems, Probability Worksheet, Probability Of Compound Events, Probability, Compound Events, Middle School Probability, Fractions, Decimals
Financial Literacy: My Party Budget- Decimals and Percentages Application
Life Studies, Finance, Home Economics, Math, Percentages, Decimals, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Projects
Financial Literacy: My Party Budget- Decimals and Percentages Application Unlock mathematics’ real-world influence with this practical math project for students in grades 5-8. This tool allows students to sharpen their intermediate math skills, particularly applying percentage calculations and decimal operations to manage a budget consciously - a vital lesson in financial literacy. This versatile resource is ideal for grades 5 to 8 classrooms as well as high school special education environments where budgeting practice complements life skills training. How to Use: Give each student a party budget. You can choose to give everyone the same budget, OR this is a great way to differentiate. Give students with emerging understanding a budget of $100 (which is easy to work with) and give students who need a challenge a budget such as $240, which will result in more complex calculations. This will also stimulate discussions about budgeting in general and the challenge of planning with less money. Students need to partition their hypothetical party budget across varied cost categories like food, decorations and entertainment by employing basic percent in decimal form and understanding addition and multiplication of decimals. For example, they might decide to spend 50% of their budget on food because that is their favourite part of a party. They will calculate 50% of their total budget. This skill application brings relevance to numbers through experiential learning. You can decide if students should complete calculations by hand or if using a calculator is allowed. Also, a complete sample answer key is included that you can show to your students to demonstrate the task. Finally, students complete shopping research and choose items online or in store flyers. This fosters strategic thinking when managing limited resources. You can have a discussion about making tradeoffs (for example, choosing frozen pizza instead of fresh to have extra money for a party activity OR inviting fewer guests to have more money for party favours per person). What's Included: A total of 8 pages in PDF Format Title Page Teacher Instructions 3 Page Student Worksheets 3 Page Sample Answer Key
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Financial Literacy, Decimals, Percentages, Budgeting, Math Application, Budget, Real World Math, Math Project, Applied Math, Party Project
Life Skills: Nutrition Facts Math Percentages, Ratios, Rates
Special Resources, Life Skills, Home Economics, Life Studies, Math, Percentages, Multiplication and Division, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Word Problems
Healthy eating is a key life skill! Do you want to teach your class how to accurately read a nutrition facts label and determine the healthy and less healthy aspects of the food choices they make? Do you want to find a way to apply the math skills you have been teaching in your middle school classroom (percentages, rates, ratios) to a real-life engaging situation? This is the lesson for you! This ready-to-print lesson for students in 5th to 8th grades includes an eye-catching one-page handout to teach students the basic vocabulary and terms included on nutrition facts labels: - absolute amount in grams or mg or mcg & percent of Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) - suggested serving size (grams) - calories - fat, protein, carbohydrates - sodium - vitamins and minerals There are three different worksheets to allow students practice the following life skills: • Determining the number of servings in a package (you mean I'm not supposed to eat the whole tub of ice cream in one sitting!?). • Calculating the amount of nutrients and calories they would get if they ate several servings (which we often do!). • Comparing sugars that are naturally occurring vs. added. • Using simple percent calculations to determine the Recommended Daily Intake of vitamins. • Comparing two similar foods (frozen yogurt vs ice cream) to see which is a healthier choice and why. And more! What's Included: 6 Page PDF Ready to Print and Use! - Title Page and Teacher Instructions - Student Handout: The Basics of Nutrition Facts Labels - Potato Chip Nutrition Facts Label (with Math Questions) - Dried Apricots Nutrition Facts Label (with Math Questions) - Ice Cream vs. Frozen Yogurt Nutrition Facts Labels (with Math Questions) - Complete Answer Key If you like this lesson, check out other grocery lessons in my store: Grocery Shopping Price Comparisons Grocery Shopping on a Budget Grocery Game
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Word Problems, Life Skills, Real World Math, Nutrition Facts, Nutrition, Nutrition Facts Label, Percentage Word Problems, Rate Word Problems, Grocery Shopping, Family Consumer Sciences
Volume Word Problems: Sprinkle Factory Grade 5 & 6 Conversions, Ratios
Math, Measurements, Multiplication and Division, Geometry, Grade 5, 6, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems
Here’s an engaging 5th grade or 6th grade differentiated problem solving worksheet that includes several real-world math skills: o Conversions of standard measurements: millimetres to centimetres and centimetres to metres (5th Grade Measurement) o Calculating the volume of a rectangular prism that has whole number side lengths (5th Grade Measurement) o Multiplying & dividing by powers of ten (5th Grade Numbers in Base Ten) o Simple financial literacy (comparing prices) o Ratios and Rates (6th Grade Ratios and Proportional Relationships) Students will work on a realistic scenario: measuring boxes of sprinkles made at the sprinkle factory. Some are small for home use, and some are much larger for bakery and industrial applications. They will complete the following tasks for each box: Sketch the sprinkle box shape in 3-D with labelled measurements Complete simple and guided unit conversions on the measurements Calculate the exact volume of each box in centimetres cubed Determine the prices of each box using simple rates. This activity included three levels of difficulty: you can assign differing amounts to easily differentiate for your students, or complete the whole activity as a class, step-by-step. Level 1) Involves converting millimetres to centimetres and calculating the price and volume of the small box of sprinkles. Level 2) Has students convert metres to centimetres and calculate the volume and price of the larger box of sprinkles. Level 3) Students will compare the prices of the different boxes to find out which is a better deal using simple rates. This is an open-ended question, and there are lots of ways for students to solve it. You can have different students share their personal strategies with the rest of the class for further learning. What's Included: A 5-Page PDF that is ready for you to print Teacher instructions 3 Differentiated Student Worksheets A Complete Answer Key
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Word Problems, Volume Of Cubes, Ratios, Unit Conversions, Grade 6 Word Problems, Grade 5 Word Problems, 6th Grade Word Problems, 5th Grade Word Problems, Real World Math
6th Grade Math: Statistics and Probability Bundle: 4 Activities
Math, Statistics, Graphing, Money, Common Core, Grade 5, 6, 7, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities
Do you need some new ideas for your 6th grade math unit to meet the Common Core State Standards for Statistics and Probability? Here is a ready-to-go bundle with four fun real-life activities to incorporate into your unit plan. 1) Statistical Questions: Students are taught what a statistical question is: a question that has numerical answers that vary.. 8 questions are included. Students need to identify if they are statistical questions or not. If they are, students think of how the data might be collected. If they are not, students explain what aspects of a statistical question are missing. Finally, students write 4 questions of their own (one should not be a statistical question) and they trade with a friend to see if they can identify the odd one out. 2) Dot Plots and Histograms: Students will collect numerical data through a survey and create their own dot plots and histograms to display their findings! This gives them a sense of ownership over their learning, and it is a great way to assess their skills! Discussion questions and self- assessment are included. 3) Math Stations: Statistics and Probability: Station 3 in particular has students create a dot plot and calculate the mean, median and mode of provided data. They can also do the probability stations if you want to address those skills. 4) Mean, Median and Interquartile Range of Hourly Wages: From a cashier to a taxi driver to an account to a CEO, students are given 10 realistic hourly wages. First, they create a histogram to display the data. Next, they write the wages in order from smallest to largest. They use this information to calculate the mean, the median, and the interquartile range. After that, they eliminate the outlier (the CEO wage) and recalculate the same statistics. Discussion questions are included. Grades to Use With: This bundle is designed for students in Grade 6, but can be used for Grade 5 enrichment, Grade 7 or 8 review, or high school special education classes. What's Included: 20 Page PDF with 4 Activities
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags 6th Grade Math, Statistics , Probability, Dot Plots, Histograms, Mean, Median, Interquartile Range, Statistical Questions, Financial Literacy
5th grade 6th grade Christmas Math Activity: Digital and Print
Common Core, Math, Addition and Subtraction, Decimals, Fractions, Graphing, Measurements, Money, Multiplication and Division, Grade 5, 6, Word Problems, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities, Escape Room, Games
The time before the holidays can get a little crazy in the classroom. Students are ready for a break and teachers are too! Keep your class engaged with EIGHT Days of math review! The ACTIVITIES are suitable for 5th grade and 6th grade. They are great for easy and fast sub plans. I use them as an 'end of the day carrot' that my students look forward to. They can't leave for the day without getting a step closer to finding Santa so it helps them to stay focused throughout the day so that we have time for the fun activity at the end of the day. One of the best parts: NO PREP required! This is not only great for distance learning but also great if you have run out of copies for the month and need a digital version fast... or if you just forget to make your copies for the week. (It's happened to me! - too. many things to keep track of) The pages do print beautiful in color and black and white if you have the time, but don't fret if you don't. Just assign it on Google Classroom - directions included. If you haven't taught the topic yet, it is a great mini lesson and if you have taught it, it can act as a review. (There are also some fun logic puzzles sprinkled in.) dividing decimals multiplying decimals dividing whole numbers multiplying whole numbers adding decimals subtracting decimals deducing information measurement conversions practicing with money problem solving graphing predicting and having fun! Each task builds off the next. Students will get clues as to where Santa might be hiding AFTER they correctly solve each math task. And don't worry, there is an ANSWER KEY. This resource lends itself to independent work but students can also work in groups of pairs to solve. Don't forget about the other holidays! There is a themed math activity in my store for each of the following: St. Patrick's Day: Find the Leprechaun Easter: Find the Easter Bunny Cinco de Mayo: Find the Piñata
Author Big Apple Teaching
Tags Math Challenge, Find Santa, Decimals, Division, Multiplication, Word Problems, Logic Puzzle, Graphing, Money
Order of Operations – 5 Real-Life BEDMAS Scenarios
Math, Order Of Operations, Grade 5, 6, 7, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets
Order of Operations in Action: 5 Real-life Scenarios that use BEDMAS This teaching resource blends everyday real world situations with math knowledge, allowing students to solve word problems using simple mathematical equations and order of operations. It strives to show basic situations when we instinctively use order of operations to solve a multiple-step math problem: from making pancakes for a crowd to splitting the cost of pizzas with some friends. NOTE: Exponents are not used in this product. How to Use: Go through the sample problem with your class. Talk about how to turn the word problem into a simple equation. Then have your students solve the equation without order of operations and with order of operations. They should start to see why using order of operations helps get the correct answer. Then, allow students to work in pairs or small groups on the remaining four problems. For each one, students have to write their own equation and solve it with and without BEDMAS. Finally, early finishers can try to write their own sample problem to trade with a friend. What's included: A three-page PDF file containing two worksheets and an answer key: all visually-appealing and ready to print! Grades to Use With: This lesson is designed to be used in grades 5-7: when first introducing order of operations to your students, or as a real-world review of this important concept. Educational Goals: The primary objective is enriching students' comprehension and mastery surrounding the BEDMAS order of operations, minus exponents. The worksheets align well with key mathematical standards like CCSS5.OA.A.1 and CCSS5.OA.A.2. If you enjoy this real world math activity, check out others in my store: Financial Literacy: Saving Up From a Part Time Job Using Ratio Tables Vacation Math Project: Budgeting, Percentages, Time Zones and More! Plotting Polygons on 4 Quadrant Grids to Make a Logo
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Tags Order Of Operations, Word Problems, Problem Solving, Real World Math, Applied Math, BEDMAS, PEDAMAS, Grade 5 Math, Grade 6 Math, Real Life Math
Create Your Dream Store – Decimal Math Project
Life Studies, Math, Addition and Subtraction, Addition, Decimals, Money, Finance, Business, Career, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Projects
This is an engaging math project that lets students apply math skills to a realistic situation: opening their own store! Grades to Use With: This project is perfect to use with your middle grades students in grades 5-8. It could also be a great addition to a high school life skills class studying finance, business, or careers. How to Use: Each of your students has won $2,000,000 in the lottery, and they are going to use it to open their very own store! They create a budget for a new business venture by considering the costs to rent a commercial storefront in your area, pay employees, and buy all of the supplies and stock they will need. They can do research on the internet to find out the prices of rental properties and the supplies they will need. They can do decimal calculations by hand or with a calculator. This will include adding decimals and multiplying decimals. Extension: Students who finish early can create an advertisement to attract customers to their new store. You could even have a day where each student presents their unique store idea to the class. What's Included: A total of 5 pages: Title Page and 4 page PDF assignment Standards: CCSS5.NBT.B.7 Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals to hundredths, using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method and explain the reasoning used. CCSS7.NS.A.3 Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving the four operations with rational numbers. If you enjoy this math project, check out some other options in my store: Math in the Real World: Personal Math Research Project for STEM, Enrichment, or Early Finishers Financial Literacy: Household Budget Project: Taxes, Insurance, Loans, Rent, Groceries and More!
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Tags Math Project, Store Design, Budget, Decimal Calculations, Group Work, Financial Literacy, Applied Math, Money, Business, Project
Multi Step Word Problems | Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Math, Fractions, Grade 5, 6, 7, Word Problems, Worksheets & Printables
This comprehensive no-prep tool is designed to make the complexities of working with fractions easy for your students. To make your teaching and your students' learning easy, this resource comes complete with a two-page reference sheet that serves as a quick review on adding and subtracting fractions. Whether your students need a refresher or an initial understanding, this reference sheet is a valuable help. Each problem in this set is carefully crafted to challenge and engage students, providing real-world scenarios that require the application of adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators. But what truly makes this resource more valuable is the inclusion of detailed, step-by-step solutions for every problem. This feature ensures that students not only tackle the problems but also understand the underlying concepts. No more confusion or uncertainty – this resource empowers your students to grasp these fundamental mathematical principles with confidence. This resource is a great addition to your teaching arsenal and can be used effectively in various scenarios, making it perfect for: Morning Work: Kickstart your students' day with engaging multistep word problems that foster critical thinking and mathematical skills. Homework: Reinforce learning outside the classroom by assigning these problems as homework, allowing students to practice and consolidate their knowledge. Small Groups or Large Group Instructions: Adapt the resource to your class size and teaching style, whether it's a collaborative small group activity or a whole-class instruction. Early Finishers: Keep your fast-paced learners challenged and occupied with these enriching problems that promote mathematical thinking. Emergency Sub Plan: Ensure uninterrupted learning even when you have a substitute teacher by having this resource ready to go. This resource empowers both teachers and students with the tools needed to learn these essential mathematical concepts. Make learning fractions an engaging and rewarding experience, and watch your students thrive in their mathematical journey.
Author Matemaths
Tags Matemaths, Worksheet, Fractions, Word Problems
Theoretical vs Experimental Probability – 2-Page Task
Math, Percentages, Fractions, Statistics, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities
Theoretical and Experimental Probability: A Hands-On Math Exercise (with Fractions and Percentages) This is a ready-to-use, engaging, two-page math activity designed for intermediate students in grade levels 4 through 7. The product lets your students easily conduct a simple probability experiment that will help them grasp the concepts of theoretical and experimental probabilities. They will also tie this learning into other math topics by converting fraction results into percentages. Items Needed: Paper bags filled with items that are red, yellow blue, and green. Ideal items can be Legos, blocks or counters. Bags should contain amounts of items that will easily convert from fractions to percentages- so 5 items, 10 items, 20 items, or 25 items are ideal. Features: Fits seamlessly into any probability or percentage unit Serves as excellent practice for reinforcing equivalent fraction and percentage concepts How to Use: Split students into small groups. Give each group a bag of items and a worksheet (double-sided) for each member. Students will explore their bag: count the total number of items, count how many there are of each colour, write each colour as a fraction, and convert that to a percentage. This is the theoretical probability of each event. Then they perform the experiment: pulling one item from the bag and replacing it twenty times. They will use a tally chart to record the colours pulled. They will turn their results (fractions out of 20) into percentages. This is the experimental probability. Finally, students reflect on if the theoretical and experimental probabilities matched or did not and why that could be. Grades to Use With: This activity is designed for students in grades 4-7 who are learning about equivalent fractions, percentages, and probability experiments. What's Included: 3 page PDF: Title Page and 2-page handout. Copy double sided and you are ready to go!
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Savings Goals: Middle School Financial Literacy, Graphing, Patterns
Finance, Life Studies, Home Economics, Math, Algebra, Graphing, Money, Life Skills, Special Resources, Grade 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets
Teach your middle grades students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade all about saving up money for large purchases and help them practice a variety of intermediate math skills: using ratio tables, graphing, completing operations with large numbers, using percentages , and more! This middle school financial literacy & budgeting lesson has six ready-to-use worksheets to teach your class how to develop savings goals and save their money for life's big-ticket items. How to Use: Print 5 or 6 worksheets for each student. Go through the information on the first page and give your students time to complete the vocabulary definitions (budget, credit card, loan, and interest). Students will then research an item of their choice (between $200 to $300). They will practice calculating the sales tax for it. On the second page, students will complete a simple ratio table and the included graph to calculate how many hours of work will be required to pay for their item. They will calculate how many weeks of work this will take based on how much they work each week. On the third and fourth pages, students will complete similar activities for even larger savings goals: a new car and a down payment for a home. Your students get a choice for how they will consolidate their learning: they can either create a cartoon or write a paragraph reflection to share what they learned about savings goals. Grades to Use With: This lesson is specifically designed for your middle grades students who are learning about ratios, graphs, tables, and financial literacy in math class. It's a great way to incorporate real-world math and budgeting into your 6th, 7th or 8th grade classroom! It could also be used in high school special education classes where appropriate. What's Included: 8-Page PDF: Ready to Print and Use! Teacher Instructions 4 Pages of Worksheets 2 Pages of Student Reflection Choices Complete Answer Key If you enjoy this financial literacy activity, check out others in my store! Grace Under Pressure
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Tags Middle School Financial Literacy, Financial Literacy, Budget, Budgeting, Saving Money, Savings Goals, Patterns Tables, Graphs, Graphing, Tables Of Value
Probability Word Problems: Compare Games of Chance 4th 5th Grade
Math, Statistics, Fractions, Decimals, Percentages, Grade 4, 5, 6, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets
In this 4th, 5th or 6th grade single outcome probability lesson with worksheets, you will find lots of great ideas that will help your elementary students begin to understand the ways to compare probabilities of single outcome events in a variety of games of chance. Your students will also learn about writing probabilities in fraction and decimal form. How to Use: Print 3 pages of worksheets for each of your students. They can work independently on these tasks or in small groups. Students will determine the theoretical probability for a game of chance using a spinner. Students will determine the theoretical probability for a different game of chance using a 10-sided die. Students will compare these 2 games and pick which game they would like to play. They can use their math calculations to help justify their choice. Have your students share their choices in a class discussion for the wrap-up! Using fractions (one half, tenths and quarters), equivalent fractions (with denominators of 100), and decimals to the hundredths, your students will calculate the three outcomes involved in each of these games of chance. They will notice that all 3 outcomes in a single game will always add up to 1.00. They can compare the 2 games more easily if they use a common denominator (/100). Grades to Use With: This probability math lesson (with worksheets) is designed for students in 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. It is a great addition to a probability unit when your students are learning about a variety of probability concepts including single outcome probability and how to use fractions and decimals to make fair comparisons between probability events. This lesson could also be used in some middle school special education classrooms. What's Included: 5-Page PDF- Ready to Print and Use! Complete Teacher Instructions 3-Page Worksheet: 2 Games of Chance & a Written Reflection Complete Answer Key If you enjoy this math activity, check out other probability lessons in my store! Middle School Math Stations for Probability and Statistics Theoretical & Experimental Probability Experiment: Hands-On Math
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Math Journals: 20 Intermediate and Middle School Math and Critical Thinking Prompts: Geometry, Percentages, Pre-Algebra, Probability, Place Value and More!
Math, Percentages, Patterns, Decimals, Fractions, Geometry, Measurements, Place Value, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems
Encourage your middle school/intermediate math students to clearly explain their ideas about concepts (like ratio, area, and algebra) in complete sentences using appropriate vocabulary and relevant diagrams . These open-ended questions require students to explain how they figured out their answers or to judge options using their mathematic understanding. They are a great review of math concepts learned earlier in the year or in previous grades, and they allow students to practice critical thinking skills too. This bundle includes 20 journal entry topics so you can use two a month for the entire school year. You and your students can track their progress and development. The journals are not numbered, so you can use them in whatever order works best for your class. This could be a fantastic addition to your math program for the new school year! A rubric for easy marking is also included. Students are assessed on their process, vocabulary, completeness, and visuals. This allows you to easily see student progress if you assess one or two journals per term. You could also use them as artifacts for parent-teacher conferences. Topics covered: - fractions and percent: equivalent fractions, fraction and decimal relationships, division of fractions, fractions to percent, percent discounts - probability and data collection: flipping coins, surveys, experiments - geometry: area and perimeter, triangles, rotations, - pre-algebra: one-step equations, membership rates - place value: large numbers, decimals to thousandths - factors and ratios For each topic, students are encouraged to write in complete sentences and explain all of their thinking clearly and explicitly. Don't assume the teacher knows what you are thinking! They should also draw some diagrams to support their thinking. This could include area and perimeter models, fraction models, t-charts and tables, and more.
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Journal, Math Journal, Intermediate Math, Word Problems, Pre-algebra, Middle School Math, Grade Six Math, Critical Thinking, Math, Percent
Grocery Shopping Math – Financial Literacy Grades 5-8 Price Comparison
Special Resources, Life Studies, Life Skills, Math, Percentages, Decimals, Money, Multiplication and Division, Multiplication, Home Economics, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Worksheets
This real-life math lesson for students in grades 5-8 will help show your class how many of the skills they have been learning will come in handy in their everyday lives at the grocery store when they are trying to find the best deal and stick to a food budget. With inflation rising and grocery prices sky-rocketing, help your students spot a good deal among all the confusing offers! This lesson has eight grocery store scenarios for your students to evaluate and find the best deal. They need to use the following skills: Unit Price: What is the cost of one if it's 2 for $7 or 4 for $13? % Discount: This item is normally $4, but with a store card, it's 20% off today. Rounding: Most grocery items are .99- make sure to round up to a whole number for easier calculations. Critical Thinking: Is it better to buy two to get the deal if you only need one? Financial Literacy: Learning how to read all of these kinds of offers is an important part of sticking to a budget. Life Skills: Grocery shopping is a crucial life skill! Grades to Use With: This lesson is designed for students in grades 5-8 who are learning about decimal place value, ratios and rates, and basic operations using decimals. It could also be used in middle or high school special education classrooms or family and consumer sciences classes. What's Included: 7-Page PDF Title Page 4-Page Student Worksheet Answer Key If you enjoy this product, check out other applied math activities in my store: Grace Under Pressure Wave Pool Problem: Pre-Algebra Skills: Expressions, Tables, and Graphs: Real-Life Application Butter Tart Recipe Activity: Multiplication and Addition of Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions Gingerbread Math: Decimals, Fractions, and Percentages Using Tenths Equivalent Fractions Practice in a set of 5 Stations or Centers
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Tags Money Math, Financial Literacy, Budget, Inflation, Decimals, Percent, Real Life Math, Grocery, Price Comparisons, Spot A Deal
Multiplying and Dividing Integers Rules: Handout 6th 7th Grade Math
Math, Number Lines, Multiplication and Division, Division, Numbers, Multiplication, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Outlines
Do you need a single cheat sheet or succinct handout for your multiplying and dividing integers unit? This page has it all in one place: perfect for your students to refer back to again and again throughout multiple lessons. It includes real-world examples of each integer rule for multiplication and division so students can start to understand why you apply each rule! How to Use: Use this handout at the beginning of your unit to introduce the ideas behind the integer rules for multiplication and division. Have your students complete the sample questions as a quick assessment or homework task. Remind your students to refer back to this sheet when they are unsure about integer rules. Even allow some (or all) of your students to use it as a reminder/aid during the unit test! Three Parts: - Visual & colour coded cheat sheet - Sample real-life scenarios to demonstrate each rule (even why negative times negative is a positive!) [For example: You owe some friends $6 each. If 2 friends take those debts away: -2 x -$6 = +$12 You have $12 more.] - 15 Practice questions If you enjoy this product, check out my Adding and Subtracting Integers Math Stations! There are five different stations with a variety of integer activities from word problems, to a game, and real-world math activities. Grades to Use With: This handout is perfect for the middle grades (5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade) when you are introducing integer rules for operations with integers. It could also be useful in a high school special education classroom. What's Included: 2 Page PDF: Title Page and One-Page Student Handout and Worksheet Standards: 6th and 7th Grade Number System: Understand integers and how to perform operations with them. Check out my store Grace Under Pressure for dozens more math ideas!
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Tags Integers, Multiplying Integers, Dividing Integers, Middle School Math, Cheat Sheet, Handout, Dividing Integers Worksheet, Multiplying Integers Worksheet, Integer Rules