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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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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.
Author Matemaths
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Tags Mtemaths, Winter, Word Problems, Task Cards, Worksheet, Digital, Printable, Escape Room, Percents
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
20 Logic Puzzles for Grades 5-8
STEM, Math, Science, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Games, Activities, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Quizzes, Word Problems, Worksheets & Printables
Unlocking Logic: 20 Engaging Puzzles for Grades 5–8 is an entertaining and difficult set of brainteasers created to help middle school students improve their reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. There are 20 different puzzles in this ebook, such as logic grids, magic squares, numerical patterns, riddles, code-breaking, spatial thinking, and more. Every puzzle is designed to pique students' interest and promote original thought, which makes it ideal for early finishers, homework, enrichment, and classroom use. In order to engage a diverse variety of learners and facilitate flexible use across grades 5–8, the puzzles vary in difficulty and style. Pupils are urged to work alone or in groups, experiment with different approaches, and develop resilience by tackling problems carefully. To facilitate guided conversation and self-checking, a complete answer key is supplied. Whether you're a teacher looking to inspire your class or a parent wanting to support logical thinking at home, this ebook is the perfect companion for building sharp minds—one puzzle at a time!
Author Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
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Tags Riddle, Logic, Puzzle, Quiz, Grade 5
Real-Life Long Division Word Problems and Multiplication Word Problems
Math, Multiplication and Division, Multiplication, Division, Grade 4, 5, 6, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Worksheets
In this math lesson, your students will Learn the definitions of multiplication, division, and estimating Determine which operation to use (multiplication or division) to solve a real-life word problem Use rounding and benchmarks to estimate a solution Calculate the solution with the standard algorithm Think of another way to reach the solution Self-assess their skill Grades to Use With: This lesson is designed for students in grades 4-6 who are learning and/or practicing their multiplication and division skills using the standard algorithm AND a variety of other estimating and benchmark methods. It includes three-digit products, one-digit divisors, and division with remainders. How to Use: Go over the first page together as a class. Review the definitions of multiplication, division, and estimating. Then complete the first word problem together- modelling the 4 steps: choose the operation, estimate, solve, and solve using an alternate method. Then you can let students work on the five other problems independently or in small groups. They could do some of the problems in class and a couple of them for homework. I have included a quick self- assessment at the end, so you can see which steps students are confident with and which are a bit more challenging. My students often struggle to think of an alternate method to solve the problem, so I can target some small group support for that skill. What's Included: 6 Page PDF Title Page Student Definitions and Sample 3 Pages of Student Questions and Self- Assessment Answer Key If you enjoy this real-world math activity, check out others in my store: Create Your Dream Store with Math Calculations and Budgeting Grocery Game: Working with Decimals (Estimating, Multiplying, and Adding) Real-Life Math Assessment for a Line Graph Unit: Scale, Interpreting, and Graphing Data Gingerbread Math: Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages Using Tenths Financial Literacy: My Budget Project Math Project: Circle Graphs and Pie Charts
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Multiplication, Division, Word Problems, 5th Grade Math, 4th Grade Math, 6th Grade Math, Estimating, Multiple Methods, Long Division Word Problems, Multiplication Word Problems
Fraction Word Problems Digital Escape Room
Math, Fractions, Winter, Seasons, Holiday & Seasonal, Grade 5, 6, 7, Escape Room, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets
Fraction problems on paper usually go over like a, well, snowball with your students; but this Winter Digital Escape Room changes that right away! Instead of plowing through problems on a page, students find themselves right in the middle of a wintery story in which their math smarts make all the difference. Their task? Unfreeze the Frostbite Festival with fraction problems embedded in four story scenarios. Students solve twenty fraction problems involving adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions. With each correct solution giving the student a further piece of the puzzle and therefore the incentive to take their time and think before responding, this activity strongly encourages the student to take their time and think before responding. This activity also helps the student work independently without the need for constant checks by the teacher since the activity is entirely self-checking. The advantage: flexibility to perform calculations as improper fractions or as mixed numbers. This eliminates unnecessary frustration and “but my answer is right too” arguments among students. Then there is the autosave feature that allows students to save their work midway through the lesson, as long as they are on the same computer or accessing the page on the same web browser. There are also four winter-themed scenarios to keep things new and interesting throughout. Students will move around different activity cards of Snack Shack, Skating Trail, Yeti Workshop, and Penguin Performance. It is completely engaging and provides meaning without being distracting, which is exactly what you need when you are in the review session. This resource is the real deal in the realm of ‘no prep’ products. There is no account that needs to be set up, no passwords, and no complex installation. You simply share the link from Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, or whatever platform you use, and the kids can start working. It is completely seamless from the perspective of the users, including chromebooks, laptops, desktops, and tablets. In instances when you would prefer paper options or if you desire to reuse the problems in another manner, a complete printable version is also included. You'll get a worksheet with all the problems, a set of task cards to match the problems, and an answer key. Clear directions for both teachers and students are provided, and all can see exactly what the activity entails. Topics covered for both math and reading consist of all four fraction operations with unlike denominators and real-world fraction word problems. If you are searching for a winter fractions review that is engaging, organized, and easy to facilitate, this digital escape room meets every requirement and your students will want to solve it.
Author Matemaths
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Tags Mtemaths, Fractions, Winter, Word Problems, Task Cards, Worksheet, Digital, Printable
Critical Thinking: Math in the Media: Finding Errors
Social Studies, History, Psychology, Math, Statistics, Place Value, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities
Critical Thinking: Math in the Media: Finding Errors Witness your students transform into math detectives with this fun educational tool! Students can practice both math skills and media literacy at the same time as they read real headlines and try to decide if they make sense mathematically. This unique teaching resource uses real headlines and quotes taken directly from various media sources. It presents learners with an opportunity to scrutinize these bits of information for mathematical inaccuracies. How to Use: Teachers can project these pages on an interactive whiteboard or print them out as worksheets—providing flexibility to adapt the delivery according to classroom needs or personal preferences. Allow students to work together in small groups or pairs to look at the headlines and decide if there are any math errors. Students need to explain what the error is if they find one. Topics covered include large numbers, percentages, and large number multiplication (in the millions). Come back together as a class to discuss and share ideas. You could have individual students come up to the board to explain their thought process and strategies. You could use several headlines in one lesson, or use them one at a time as a warm-up or hook for your math class. An extension is provided for students to find (or create) their own headlines. You could have each student do this and present one each day for several weeks. Grades to Use With: These are designed to be used in middle school classrooms in grades 6-9 to enhance media literacy, critical thinking skills, and application of math skills. Math skills used include percentages, large numbers, and decimal millions. What's Included: A total of 10 pages: Title Page Instruction Page 6 Headlines (one per page): 4 have errors and 2 do not Extension Page: Find your own headline! Answer Key
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Critical Thinking, Percentage, Large Numbers, Word Problems, Math, Media, Media Literacy, Applied Math, Real World Math, Math Prompt
6th Grade Math: Geometry Bundle: 5 Activities: Area, Perimeter, Volume
Math, Number Lines, Decimals, Multiplication and Division, Multiplication, Fractions, Graphing, Division, Numbers, 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 Geometry? Here is a ready-to-go bundle with five fun real-life activities to incorporate into your unit plan. 1) Area of Triangles, Parallelograms, and Trapezoids: This JIGSAW activity allows your students to become experts at determining the area of one kind of shape. Then, using the Jigsaw instructional strategy, groups of three experts teach each other all of the formulas. 2) 5 Stations for Area, Perimeter, and Volume of Right-Angle Shapes: These fun stations allow students to plan a backyard, solve word problems, measure a box, and work with compound shapes! 3) Design a Logo: Students use their knowledge of plotting ordered pairs to draw several polygons on a Cartesian plane to reveal a logo. Then they get to design their own and trade their coordinates with a friend! 4) Paint a Doghouse: Students use organized tables and grid paper to carefully calculate the surface area of a doghouse to determine how much paint they would need to spruce it up. A great real world application! 5) I have included another bonus inquiry activity : Students investigate the relationship between area and perimeter to see if they can find a predictable trend. 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: 24 Page PDF with 5 Activities and complete answer keys! If you like this product, check out my other 6th Grade Math Bundles for each learning strand: 6th Grade Math Statistics and Probability Bundle 6th Grade Math Ratio and Proportional Relationships Bundle 6th Grade Math Number System Bundle My goal is always to show students how the math they learn in class is useful in their everyday lives!
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags 6th Grade Math, Grade 6 Math, Geometry, Paralleogram, Trapezoid, Triangle, Surface Area, Area, Perimeter, Volume
Fractions Word Problems: Using Fractions for Taxes, Tips, Sales
Math, Fractions, Money, Life Skills, Special Resources, Grade 4, 5, 6, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems
Here’s a fun, engaging, and visual personal finance lesson for middle grades students in the fourth through six grades. They can use the math they have been learning in the classroom applied to a real-life scenario: learning how to calculate taxes, tips, and sale discounts. Math Skills Used Equivalent Fractions (especially using a denominator of 100) Percentages Division (for example, to find a 20% discount, divide by 5) Money Decimals Addition and Subtraction This guided math lesson includes a clear and concise one-page handout that provides visuals to teach your students how to use fractions to help calculate sale prices, sales taxes, and tips. Next, the lesson includes three worksheets for your students. These are created to be of increasing levels of challenge. Assign one, two, or all three! Differentiate for your students' specific needs. First students calculate sale prices using fractions by applying simple division. Next they can calculate sale prices using percentages that are easily converted to fractions. Finally, they can practice calculating tips and taxes using simple percentages as well! A complete answer key is also included. Grades to Use With: This lesson is designed for students in grades 4-6 who are learning about fractions, equivalent fractions, simple percentages, ratios, and decimal operations. It could also be appropriate for middle or high school special education classrooms depending on your students' needs. What's Included: 6-Page that is ready to print and use! Teacher Instructions Student Handout 3-Page Worksheet Answer Key If you find this personal finance lesson useful, check out others in my store: My Budget Project for Grades 3-6: This lesson shows your students how to budget for housing, food, transportation and more! Valentine's Day Math Activity: Budgeting and Financial Literacy: This fun math lesson lets your students "shop" for Valentine's gifts for their friends while sticking to a budget. G rocery Shopping Price Comparisons: This is a great way to practice percentage and rate math: finding the best grocery deal.
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Fractions, Taxes, Tips, Sales, Financial Literacy, Math Word Problems, Fraction Word Problems, Applied Math, Tax, Tip
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
Math Journal: Experimental Probability with Two Independent Events
ELA, Math, Percentages, Fractions, Statistics, Writing, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities
Math Journal: Experimental Probability with Two Independent Events This resource serves as a helpful teaching tool for educators focusing on the concepts of experimental probability and theoretical probability of two independent events in middle school mathematics. It offers an engaging math journal entry exercise that allows students to explain their mathematical thinking in pictures, numbers, diagrams, and words. How to Use: Students are given the following question: You have a six-sided die and a penny. If you roll the die twice and flip the penny twice, which is more likely: to get two sixes on the die or two heads from the penny? Explain your thinking using pictures, numbers, and words. Can you figure out the percentage chance of each event happening? Give students dice, coins, and mini whiteboards to work with so they can start to test out their ideas and theories. Encourage students to tackle the penny first as there are fewer results when flipping two coins. Suggest that students work together in pairs or small groups and use a table or chart to record the experimental options that could occur. You may want to start by teaching a mini-lesson about the probability of two independent events: that one multiplies the probability of each event to determine the probability of BOTH events. Grades to Use With This resource is ideal for use with students in grades 5-9 but can also be used as special education material or enrichment content for gifted children aged between grades 4-6. Finally, it could be used in a high school special education classroom. What's Included: This two page PDF is ready to print and go! If you enjoy this math journal entry, check out my bundle of 20 Middle School Math Journal Entries or my Math Journal Rubric for easy marking. Or, explore other probability items in my store.
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Math Journal, Experimental Probability, Two Independent Events, Middle School, Probability, Dice , Coins, Chance, Middle School Math, Fractions
Surface Area Worksheet and Volume Calculations: Real-Life Math
Math, Geometry, Fractions, Measurements, Common Core, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Word Problems
Here's a fun and engaging lesson that helps students apply the geometry skills they are learning in the classroom to a real world mathematical situation: painting a doghouse. It is designed to address the Common Core State Standards 6.G.A.2 and 6.G.A.4: Finding volume and surface area and drawing nets. Students will: Determine how many faces there are on a compound three dimensional shape (including a rectangular prism & a triangular prism). Sketch the faces/create a net on the grid provided (one face includes a fractional length of ½ inch). Use a table to help calculate the surface area of all of the faces. Calculate the volume of this compound shape using a table to organize the information. Answer the provided discussion questions. These are provided to get students thinking about the concepts of geometry and include the questions: Explain why you didn’t calculate the area of the base of the doghouse. If each container of paint covers 200 inches², how many containers should you buy? Why would it be useful to know the volume of the doghouse? Students are also asked about the formulae for volume of a rectangular prism and triangular prism. Grades to Use With: This lesson is designed to target Common Core State Standards for 6th grade geometry. It could also be used for enrichment in 5th grade, review in 7th or 8th grades, or in a high school special education classroom. What's Included: 6 Page PDF Title Page Grid for Drawing Nets Extra Grid Paper Tables for Calculating Surface Area and Volume Discussion Questions Complete Answer Key If you enjoy this geometry activity, check out others in my store: Geometry Project: Park Design: Area, Perimeter, and Volume with Budgeting Middle School Math Stations or Centers: Triangles, Angles, Area Middle School Math Stations or Centers: Area, Perimeter, and Volume Relationship Between Area and Perimeter: Math Inquiry Prompt
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Surface Area, Volume, Geometry, 6th Grade Math, Grade 6 Math, 7th Grade Math, Grade 7 Math, Nets, Surface Area Worksheet, Volume Worksheet
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
Ratio Word Problems Digital Self-Checking Activity
Math, Algebra, Grade 6, 7, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities
Introduction to Ratio Word Problems Digital Self-Checking Activity Ratio Word Problems Digital Self-Checking Activity is an ingenious teaching tool designed to make math lessons a fun-filled experience. This digital resource provides a practical, hands-on approach for educators aiming to clarify the concept of working with ratios while being easily accessible for public school teachers and homeschoolers alike. Suitable Grade Levels and Utility This resource fits perfectly in the curriculum of Grade 6 and Grade 7, particularly focusing on Algebra. While it excellently handles word problems related to ratios, this activity can also be molded for an array of other mathematical concepts. Description of the Activity The learning experience gets amplified with this engaging activity featuring a 12-question challenge. As students correctly solve each question on Google Sheets, a hidden image cleverly reveals itself bit by bit, creating an interactive sense of progress. Moreover, color-coded answers add another layer of interactivity: correct responses turn bright green, while incorrect ones appear red. Tailor-made for Different Settings: Implement it during morning tasks or homework; Utilize as bell-ringer tasks or exit tickets; Use it during warm-ups or review sessions—flexibility being its key highlight! Paperless Consistency: The promise is kept simple and adaptive—it requires no time-consuming prep from your end but can be assigned instantly via Google Classroom after adding it to your Google Drive! A Mix of Procedural Knowledge and Conceptual Understanding: The objective here isn't merely about understanding procedures but gaining complete command over conceptual clarity—methodical tools get seamlessly married with fundamental comprehension in this activity. Inclusions Inside: A pack of twelve Ratio Word Problems waits on Google Sheets! There's also a Student Recording Sheet attached to keep track of progress and a Teacher Answer Key to streamline the correction process. The Bottom Line: In conclusion, Ratio Word Problems Digital Self Checking Activity is an undeniably enriching educational asset for all educators advocating holistic learning!
Author Digitally Yours Shop
Tags Ratio Word Problems, Digital Activity, Self-checking, Math Education, Hands-on Learning
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
Order of Operations in Action: 5 Real-life Scenarios that use BEDMAS
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
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Order Of Operations, Word Problems, Problem Solving, Real World Math, Applied Math, BEDMAS, PEDAMAS, Grade 5 Math, Grade 6 Math, Real Life Math
Grocery Shopping Price Comparisons: Financial Literacy & Money Math
Special Resources, Life Studies, Life Skills, Math, Percentages, Decimals, Money, Multiplication and Division, Multiplication, Home Economics, Grade 5, 6, 7, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Worksheets
This real-life math lesson for students in grades 5-7 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 four 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 5-7 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: 4 Page PDF Title Page 2 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
Author Grace Under Pressure
Rating 5
Tags Money Math, Consumer, Financial Literacy, Budget, Inflation, Decimals, Percent, Real Life Math, Grocery, Prices
Algebra Word Problems: Writing & Evaluating Financial Expressions
Math, Algebra, Grade 5, 6, 7, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems
Help show your middle grades students in grades 5-7 how the algebra skills they are learning in the classroom can be helpful in real life! This math lesson incorporates financial literacy by using realistic scenarios for word problems that all involve money. By using a mix of simple financial literacy situations (earning money by doing chores or work, purchasing in bulk, signing up for a swimming club), your students will get the opportunity to write expressions for word problems (including brackets). Then, they will evaluate each expression based on an amount provided. This activity will make these math skills more salient and useful as your students will see how math can be helpful in everyday life! How to Use: Print a 3-page handout for each student. Go over the first page the includes important algebra definitions and a sample word problem so your students understand the concepts On the two-page worksheet there are seven scenarios where students must determine an expression for a simple financial situation. They write the expression in one box. Then, they evaluate the expression for a given value in the second box. They could work on this independently or in pairs or small groups: you choose what's best for your students. There is also room for early finishers to create their own word problem to trade with a friend. What's Included: 5-Page PDF: Ready to Print and Use! Title Page/Teacher Instructions Student Handout with Definitions and Sample Problem 2-Page Student Worksheet Answer Key If you enjoy this algebra lesson, check out others in my store: Early Algebra Math Stations: Patterns, Expressions, Tables, Graphing Equivalent Expressions: Matching and Financial Situations Early Algebra Input Output Math Game Early Algebra Real World Word Problem: The Wave Pool with Expressions, Tables, and Graphs Writing and Solving Two Step Equations from Real-Life Situations
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Evaluating Expressions, Writing Expressions, Algebra, 5th Grade Algebra, 6th Grade Algebra, Word Problems, Algebra Word Problems, Expression Word Problems, Financial Literacy, Money Math
Decimal Operations Assessment: Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide
Math, Addition and Subtraction, Addition, Decimals, Multiplication and Division, Multiplication, Division, Subtraction, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Decimal Operations Assessment : Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide (with answer key) Do you need a quick and valid assessment for your decimal operations unit? Do you want to encourage your students to estimate before they calculate? Here is the math quiz for you! This 2-page decimal operations math quiz assesses the following topics Addition of decimals Subtraction of decimals Multiplication of decimals Division of decimals How to Use: The first page requires students not only to complete computations, but also to estimate their solutions before starting out. Half of the marks are given for successful estimations. This encourages students to develop estimation skills which can greatly help in identifying potential calculation errors. The second page contains word problems (worth 10 marks) that increase in complexity. These cover real-world scenarios such as unit price computation, tax calculations, evaluating sale prices and dealing with multiple operations simultaneously. These word problems aim to assess deeper levels of comprehension and application of decimal operation skills. What's Included: 5 Page PDF ready to print! Teacher Instructions 2 page decimal operations quiz 2 page complete answer key for easy marking Grades to Use With: This math quiz is designed for students in grades 5-8 who are first learning about decimal operations or reviewing this skill. The word problems also tie in with grade 6 learning standards about unit rates. This activity could also be used in high school special education classes. If you enjoy this applied math activity, check out others in my store: Grocery Game: Estimating, Adding, Multiplying Decimals Grocery Shopping Price Comparisons: Financial Literacy and Money Math 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
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Decimal Operations, Assessment, Problem Solving, Estimating, Multiplying Decimals, Adding Decimals, Math Quiz, Decimal Quiz, Decimal Operations Quiz, Unit Rate
Financial Literacy: My Budget Project for Elementary (Gr 3-6)
Special Resources, Life Studies, Life Skills, Finance, Home Economics, Math, Money, Addition and Subtraction, Addition, Multiplication and Division, Division, Subtraction, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Projects
Here’s a realistic and engaging way to teach upper elementary pupils in grades 3-6 about budgeting while introducing some basic financial literacy too! How to Use: 1) Each student will be assigned a monthly budget (from $1,700 all the way to $5,000). 2) They select one of three options (low, medium, pricey) for each spending category: housing, eating, transportation, technology, & clothing. They might find that they have to change their choices as they move through the process. Making sacrifices is part of budgeting in real life too! 3) Students add up the amounts they spend and calculate how much they can save per month (and throughout the entire year). 4) They pick what luxury option they would save for over time: a car, a video game system, a vacation, or a house. This lesson is full of fun and bright visuals and charts that are well-organized to ensure that this math learning is accessible to all the students in your class! Math skills needed: Addition - up to 1,000 Subtraction - 4-digit numbers Multiplication - 4-digit numbers by 12 Grades to Use With: This lessons is designed to be accessible to younger students in the elementary years (grades 3-6) because it uses simple math skills and bright and engaging visuals. It could also be an excellent resource for a high school special education classroom! What's Included: A total of 10 pages: Title Page Different Student Budgets to Assign Student Title Page Budget Spreadsheet 5 pages of options (housing, eating, transportation, technology, and clothing) Savings Spreadsheet If you enjoy this project, please check out other math and financial literacy activities in my store: Grace Under Pressure ! I strive to help students see how the math skills they learn in the classroom are super helpful in everyday life! Back to School Budget Activity Halloween Budget Activity My Party Budget: Decimals and Percentages Practice
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Financial Literacy, Budget Project, Spending, Saving, Budget, Rent, Groceries, Shopping, Transportation, Banking
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
Halloween Themed Multi Step Word Problems with Long Division
Math, Multiplication and Division, Multiplication, Grade 4, 5, 6, Word Problems, Worksheets & Printables
Spice up October with some Halloween fun! Your students would even realize that they are also sharpening their math skills! I love a good theme to spice up math time and Halloween can be so much fun for kids. With this resource, teachers can also rest easy knowing that even though it has a fun Halloween theme, students are still getting the benefit of a rigorous math review. Why this resource? NO PREP for teachers! Just print and go. Easy Sub plans long division practice multi digit divisors perfect for the month of October Halloween themed How to use: set up stations around the room for students to travel to groupwork independent practice homework Do Now upon arrival bell ringer for the end of the day math center partner work You need this for the month of October! Easily and effortlessly sprinkle a little Halloween magic throughout the days in October and break free of your math book. It keeps students engaged and still practicing their long division with multi digit divisors when their mind is wondering. What will you get? There are 20 Halloween themed division problems that all involve multi-step word problems and multi-digit divisors. Perfect practice for grades 4-6. answer key Enjoy!
Author Big Apple Teaching
Tags Word Problems, Division, Math, Centers, Stations, Halloween, Activities, Multi-step, Double Digit Divisor, Grade 5
Canada Day or 4th of July Math Word Problems: Budget, Rate, Factors
Life Studies, Home Economics, Math, Money, Multiplication and Division, Division, Decimals, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets
Canada Day or 4th of July Math Word Problems: Budget, Rate, Factors, Multiples, Financial Literacy, Decimal Operations Here are three challenging, multi-step word problems for your middle school or intermediate students in grades 4-7. Each problem requires students to use their knowledge of factors and multiples, unit prices, and decimal operations. This is a great way to incorporate some simple financial literacy and budgeting into your math program. Two versions are provided: 4th of July and Canada Day: each version has a ready-to-print 3 page worksheet! Questions Included: Students need to figure out how to buy ingredients for 80 hamburgers at the best price. They will need to determine ways to make 80 using packs of 8, 12, 20, and 25. They will need to calculate the better unit prices. They think of ways a teacher could spend $20 to get some treats for her class with 24 students. There are inexpensive items like lollypops and pricier options like pop-its. Students should choose two different combinations of items. Finally, they determine how much a town would need to spend on fireworks and flags for their celebration. COMPLETE ANSWER KEY INCLUDED Grades to Use With: These activities could be used in grades 4-7 or in high school special education classrooms. In grades 4 and 5, you might do one problem together as a class, and then allow students to work in small groups to solve the other two. In grade 6 and 7, students should be able to complete these in a more independent way. If you enjoy this seasonal math activity , check out others in my store: Grocery Game: Winter Holidays Grocery Game: Spring Edition Halloween Budget Back To School Budget Christmas or Winter Holidays Budget Gingerbread Math: Fractions, Decimals, Percent Valentine's Day Shopping Lucky Leprechauns Multiplication Math Game
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags 4th Of July, July 4th, Canada Day, Problem Solving, Word Problems, Financial Literacy, Budget, Decimals, Factors, Multiples
Pre-Algebra Problem: The Wave Pool (Expressions, Tables, and Graphs)
Math, Algebra, Graphing, Grade 5, 6, 7, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets
This lesson is an excellent addition to a pre-algebra unit in grades 6 or 7 to help show students a real-world application of using expressions, tables of values, and graphing to solve a simple, everyday financial literacy decision. Students are tasked with deciding how to pay to visit a new wave pool in the neighbourhood. They can pay a flat monthly fee or pay a smaller fee and then pay a small amount each time they go. The trick will be determining how often they are likely to go each month. Students get to: Analyze a realistic scenario Complete two tables of values Write a pattern rule in words and turn it into an expression with a variable Create a simple line graph to compare the two options visually Explain their decision in words using evidence from their mathematical work This lesson can be used in various ways: it can be used during full-class instruction or smaller group activities. It could be regular classwork, a homework assignment, or even a summative assessment. I liked to have students complete it near the end of our algebra unit to assess skills before the unit test and to have as an artifact for parent-teacher conferences. An extension challenge is offered that is specifically designed for early finishers. A complete answer key is also included for easy marking out of twenty points. Grades to Use With: This lesson is designed for upper elementary or middle school students in grades 5-7. It could also be used in high school special education classrooms. What's Included: 7 Page PDF with three page student assignment, title page, and complete answer key. If you enjoy this algebra activity , check out others in my store: Modelling Equations: Visual Balance Scales Independent and Dependent Variables in Grade 6 Math: Hockey Math Solving Systems of Equations Using Substitution Inequality Matching Game Exponent Board Game Writing and Solving Two-Step Equations
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Wave Pool, Pre-algebra, Expressions, Tables Of Values, Graphing, Graphs, Algebra, Variables, Real World Math, Word Problems
Relationship Between Area and Perimeter: Math Inquiry Prompt
Math, Geometry, Measurements, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Worksheets
Here’s a ready-to-go math inquiry activity for your geometry unit. Students are tasked with drawing all the rectangles they can create with a specific area (24 units squared). Then, they calculate the perimeter of each rectangle. Finally, a prompt helps them notice the relationship between area and perimeter. Shapes that are longer and thinner will have a larger perimeter than other shapes with the same area. How to Use: Use this activity once your students have already had some practice calculating area and perimeter of rectangles. You could do a quick mini lesson about finding factors before handing out this activity , as your students need to determine the factors of 24 to complete this task (1x24, 2x12, 3x8 4x6). I let students work in pairs or small groups to complete this task as I want them talking about their math ideas! Grades to Use With: This math project is designed for students in grades 3-6 who are learning about area and perimeter of right-angle shapes (rectangles). In the USA, this is in Common Core Standards in the third grade and in British Columbia, Canada, it is addressed in Grade 5. What's Included: 2 Page PDF: Student worksheet and Complete Answer Key If you enjoy this math project, check out others in my store! I love to design engaging math activities that show students how the skills they learn in the classroom are actually extremely helpful in their everyday lives. Math is everywhere! Math Project: Create Your Dream Store: Decimal Calculations and Budgeting Financial Literacy: Vacation Math Project: Budgeting, Percentages, Time Zones and More! Math Project: Circle Graphs and Pie Charts Financial Literacy: My Party Budget: Decimals and Percentages Application Math in the Real World: Personal Math Research Project for STEM Education Geometry Project: Park Design with Area, Perimeter, and Volume Canadian Cities: Place Value to Millions Activity
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Geometry, Math, Area, Perimeter, Math Journal, Math Inquiry, Measurement, Inquiry, Grade 5 Math, 3rd Grade Math