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7th Grade Word Problems
Challenge seventh graders with word problems covering advanced topics like linear equations and inequalities. These exercises develop critical analysis. Use them to deepen comprehension and prepare students for high school math.
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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
Scale Drawing Word Problems Digital and Printable
Math, Geometry, Measurements, Grade 7, 8, 9, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Task Cards, Word Problems
Engage your learners with this Scale Drawing Word Problems Activity: Digital and Printable, and drive the stress out of teaching and learning! Be it digital or paper-and-pencil classrooms, this resource will work in engaging your students, saving your preparation time, and offering them effective self-paced learning. This activity is both instructive and engaging, with 20 real-world problems involving scale drawings, area, and perimeter. With the self-checking features, students get immediate feedback and are free to work at their own pace, coming to you only when they need help. Why You Will Love This Resource ✅ No Prep Required Spend less time planning! Everything you need is ready to go, whether you're teaching online or in person. ✅ Digital and Printable Options Digital versions for online learners that are interactive. Printable worksheets and task cards for hands-on practice. ✅ Self-Checking Tools for Independent Learning Students receive immediate feedback, which builds confidence and limits disruptions. Great for stations, homework, or independent study. ✅ Engaging and Fun Real-world problems keep students engaged. Focused on practical challenges to be solved with scale drawings, measurements, and geometric concepts. What's Included? ???? 20 Word Problems Practice making scale drawings using imperial and customary measurements. Find area and perimeter of rectangles and triangles. Printable Worksheets & Task Cards Great for classroom activities, group work, or homework assignments. ✔️ Complete Solutions Clear, detailed answers for easy reference by students and teachers. Perfect for Your Classroom Grade Levels: Ideal for grade levels learning about scale drawings and the basics of geometry. Flexible Use: Great for digital, hybrid, or traditional learning environments Independent Learning: Self-paced design promotes student accountability while minimizing disruptions. Why Teachers Love It This resource is designed to make teaching easier and learning more effective. The no-prep format saves you time, while the self-checking features keep students on track. With both digital and printable options, you can tailor the activity to fit your unique teaching needs.
Author Matemaths
Tags Pixel Art, Interactive Activity, Digital Learning, Matemaths, Task Cards, Printable, Digital, Word Problems, Scale Drawing
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
6th Grade Math: Expressions and Equations Bundle: 7 Activities
Math, Graphing, Multiplication and Division, Division, Numbers, Algebra, Money, 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 Expressions and Equations? Here is a ready-to-go bundle with seven fun real-life activities to incorporate into your unit plan. 1) Exponent Board Game: Students won't even notice how many exponent math problems they actually solve while racing their friends around this game board. 2) 5 Stations for Early Algebra: These fun stations allow students to solve word problems, play an expression game, create a growing pattern with counters, solve one-step equations, graph a pattern, and more! 3) Equivalent Expressions: Real-Life Financial Situations: Students write simple expressions for real-life situations, then use one of four strategies (from the provided handout) to convert them to equivalent expressions. A matching activity is also included! 4) Modelling Equations Using Visual Balance Scales: Here's a fun visual activity to teach your students about doing the same thing to each side of an equation! 5) The Wave Pool Problem: Students have to create tables of values, figure out an expression, graph two options, and decide which way they would prefer to pay to visit a new wave pool in their neighbourhood. 6) Inequality Matching Game: Here's a fun, whole-class matching game to practice solving simple inequalities! 7) Hockey Math Equations: Students complete tables and graph independent and dependent variables while exploring all the math found at a hockey arena. 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: 32 Page PDF with 7 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 6th Grade Math: Geometry
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags 6th Grade Math, Grade 6 Math, Algebra, Financial Literacy, Inequalities, Equations, Equivalent Expressions, Tables And Graphs, Expressions, Variables
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
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!
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Tags Critical Thinking, Morning Work, Warm-ups, Vocabulary, Math, Homeroom, Classroom Routine, Middle School, Middle School Homeroom, Homeroom Activities
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
Statistics Word Problems: Compare Two Data Sets of Annual Salaries
Math, Graphing, Measurements, Statistics, Grade 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Word Problems
This middle school math lesson allows your students in grades 6-8 to apply the statistical skills they have been learning in class to a real-world financial literacy scenario: the annual salaries of workers who have a college degree compared to those who do not have one. It is a real world math activity that includes five worksheets all ready to go! Your students will: - Make two dot plots to display two data sets (that are included with the lesson): wages for people with a college degree and those without - Share observations about the distribution of data in each set - Calculate the mean, median and interquartile range for each data set - Draw inferences about whether there is an effect of a college education on someone's annual salary - Consider if the sample that was used is representative This lesson was designed to specifically address 7th Grade Common Core Math Standards for the Statistics and Probability strand: 7.SP.A.1 7.SP.B.3 7.SP.B.4 What's Included: 7 Page PDF- Ready to Print and Use! - Title Page with Teacher Instructions - Student Handout that has Two Data Sets (with 20 items each) - Dot Plot Worksheet (for students to graph and compare two dot plots) - 2-Page Measures of Central Tendency and Variation Worksheet - Reflection Worksheet - Answer Key If you enjoy this statistics lesson, check out other fun options in my store: Middle School Math Stations or Centers for Statistics and Probability: 5 Math Centers that are a great way to prepare for a unit test! Create Dot Plots and Histograms: 6th Grade Statistics and Graphing Practice: Students create and carry out their own survey and then graph it two ways! Identifying and Writing Statistical Questions for 6th Grade Math: Help your students learn ways to collect data and try it out!
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Statistics, Compare Data Sets, Financial Literacy, Dot Plots, Statistics Word Problems, Compare Data Distributions, Mean, Median, Interquartile Range, Graphing Data
Budget Dilemmas: Middle or High School Financial Literacy & Budgeting
Life Studies, Home Economics, Finance, Money, Math, Life Skills, Special Resources, Addition and Subtraction, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Word Problems, Activities
This engaging middle or high school personal financial literacy lesson lets your students in 7th through 12th grade work with 3 realistic budgets. In each budget scenario, they will find a budget dilemma (ranging from overspending to paying for house repairs to a getting a bill for a health problem) and use their math skills to balance the budget . What’s Included: 9-Page PDF: Ready to Print and Use! 6 budgeting worksheets for 3 realistic situations: A single employee who is overspending each month A family of 3 who have an unplanned home repair A university student who is facing a health issue A complete answer key is also included so there is no guesswork! How to Use: 1. Print six pages of worksheets for your students. 2. Go through the budget included on the first page. Have your students total the spending (by hand or with a calculator). 3. On page two, students will determine if the person is spending more than they make or saving extra money each month, and how much. 4. Then, students will work to try to balance the budget. They will have to reduce spending in some categories. A new budget spreadsheet is provided to be used. This task is open-ended as there are endless ways to make the budget balance. You can provide constraints if you wish, such as reducing the spending in at least two different spending categories. 5. After the final dilemma, students can write a reflection about what they learned about budgeting by completing these activities. 6. A complete answer key is provided with two different ideas for how students can balance each of the 3 budgets. Classes to Use With : This financial literacy task is designed for students in grades 7 to 12 in General Studies or Grades 11 to 12 in Special Education in a variety of classes: Family and Consumer Sciences Applied Math or Consumer Math Financial Literacy Life Skills Career and Personal Planning Math Skills Required: Grade 6 and 7 math skills are required to complete these tasks: Adding money amounts to the thousands of dollars (with decimals) Dividing by single-digit numbers An understanding of integers for balancing a budget
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Tags High School Financial Literacy, Middle School Financial Literacy, Budget, Budgeting, Financial Literacy, Money Math, Balance A Budget, Create A Budget, Household Budget, Life Skills
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
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!
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Tags Riddle, Logic, Puzzle, Quiz, Grade 5
Ratios, Rates, Percentages Worksheets: Applied Math Housing Math
Special Resources, Life Skills, Life Studies, Home Economics, Finance, Math, Percentages, Fractions, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets
Would you like to show your middle grades students in grades 6-9 how the ratio and rate math skills (percentages, fractions, ratios, and rates) that they have been learning in the classroom can be helpful in their real lives? Would you like to incorporate more useful life skills in your math class? Then, show your students all the ways math can be used in buying and/or renting homes! This makes math meaningful and helps engage reluctant learners! What's Included: 6 pages of worksheets that are ready to print and use (great to make a booklet or mini-unit) A Complete Answer Key is Included 1) Design Your Floorplan: Students will design a simple one-storey house that includes five rooms and hallways. They will calculate what percent of the home each room occupies. 2) Down Payments: Students will calculate the down payment & mortgage loan amount for different scenarios using whole-number percents or fractions. 3) Mortgage Payments: Students will use ratios, fractions, or percentages to help calculate how much of their monthly mortgage payment will go to interest & how much will go to paying down the loan/principal. 4) Interest Rates: Students will calculate a monthly interest payment using a variety of past interest rates. They will multiply the mortgage amount owing by the percent (written as a decimal) and then divide by 12. 5) Square Foot per Person: Students will practice calculating a simple real-world rate: square feet of living space for each person in a home. This can vary a lot in different cities and with different family situations. 6) Cost per Square Foot: Students will calculate another common rate: cost per square foot. They will compare four price points for buying and four more options for renting and determine the best deal for each situation.
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Ratio Worksheets, Rate Worksheets, Percent Worksheets, Percentage Worksheets, Ratios And Rates, Percent, Housing Math, Life Skills, Applied Math, Buy A House
Winter Unit Rates Word Problems Digital Escape Room
Math, Fractions, Winter, Seasons, Holiday & Seasonal, Grade 5, 6, 7, Escape Room, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets
If your students struggle with unit rates, this Winter Digital Escape Room will give them the practice they need without the struggle. Rather than slog through another page of word problems, students are placed into a scenario where unit rate problems are a necessary part of bringing back the Frostbite Festival. This allows enough purpose to be added to avoid taking away from the math. Students work through twenty actual-unit-rate word problems set in four escape room winter scenes: The Snack Shack, Skating Trail, Yeti Workshop, and Penguin Performance. Students work with word problems related to cost, distance, time, and quantity from the everyday experience they realize from using unit rates. In order to progress, students must compute the correct answer and type it into the escape room. The escape room is a completely self-contained activity, which means students will not be able to progress with an incorrect answer, making this activity perfect for independent practice. One of the most beneficial aspects of this resource is the low level of work that it generates. There is no prep work that is necessary. You don’t have to set up anything, including logins and passwords and lock screens. You can just send out the link via Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, Microsoft Teams, or whatever tool that you are using. They just click and start. This autosave functionality comes in very handy during longer class times or interruptions. So long as students have had the chance to log back into the same computer and browser, they will pick up exactly where they left off. To make it more flexible, a printable version is also included. You will get a worksheet featuring all twenty unit rate problems, a matching version task card set, and finally, a full answer key. This is perfect for math center activities, small-scale intervention groups, or homework. Both the student and teacher instructions are provided and WrittenClearly, so there’s no misunderstanding or guestimation of how to do things. Students know just how to input their answers, and teachers know how to assign and use the autosave function. The skills which will be developed here include the understanding of the interpretation of unit rates, calculating a unit rate from a ratio, and using the rate in practical applications of money, time, distance, and measure problems. A winter unit rate resource that is engaging, organized, and actually easy to implement is not easy to find, but this escape room resource certainly delivers all of these things. Such a resource keeps students on task and provides a reliable no-prep resource for you to implement repeatedly.
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Tags Mtemaths, Winter, Word Problems, Task Cards, Worksheet, Digital, Printable, Unit Rates, Escape Room
Percent Word Problems – Taxes, Tips & Sale Prices
Life Studies, Math, Percentages, Decimals, Money, Fractions, Finance, Home Economics, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets
Percent Math Lesson: Calculating Taxes, Tips, and Sale Prices Here's a ready-to-go lesson for your middle school math unit on percentages. It encourages students to use multiple methods and mental math when calculating the tax, tip, or sale price for everyday transactions. This is one of the times you can easily say to your students, "You will use this math regularly in your life!" How to Use: Start with the handout, which goes through three simple methods for calculating percentages. Benchmark: An easy calculation strategy using familiar percentages like 1%, 10%, and 50%. Decimals: Calculating involves multiplying the amount by its matching decimal form percentage. Fractions: Division based on fraction equivalents is used for identifying certain percentage amounts. Tell your students that certain methods work best for certain situations. For example, the fraction method is great for 50% or 25% off. The benchmark method is easy when calculating a 10% tip. The decimal method works great for calculating 12% tax. Next, students have six real world math problems to tackle involving taxes, tips, and sale prices. They can use any of the strategies to solve any of the problems- they should choose the one that is the easiest to use for each scenario! Students can work individually or in pairs or small groups collaboratively. Grades to Use With: This lesson is perfect for grade 7 classes that are working on Proportional Relationships to solve multistep problems. It could also be used for enrichment in grade 6 or for a review and lesson about multiple strategies in grades 8 and 9. Finally, it could be used in high school special education classrooms. What's Included: Ready-to-print 5 Page PDF with a title page, handout, 2 pages of practice questions, and a complete answer key! If you like this percentage activity, check out others in my store: Math Stations: Percent, Decimals and Fractions Visual Math: Percentages, Decimals, Ratios and Fractions Posters Grocery Store Shopping: Price Comparisons
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Tags Percent Calculations, Real-world Math, Percentages, Financial Literacy, Mental Math, Fractions, Decimals, Budget, Percent, Percent Word Problems
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
Volume of Cylinders: Middle School Geometry Word Problem: Soup Cans
Math, Geometry, Measurements, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets
Here's a real world applied math example for your middle school geometry unit! It will have students calculating the area of circles, volume of cylinders, percentage reductions, and dimensions of labels (nets). Students are tasked to become a valued member of a soup company's management team. They have to determine the current volume of their soup cans, and whether an equivalent proportional reduction in height or diameter of the can will have a larger impact on the volume of soup inside. How to Use: This 3 page worksheet walks students through the process step-by-step. They sketch the current can and calculate its volume. They calculate a 10% reduction in height OR a 10% reduction in diameter of the can to see which one has a larger impact on the volume of soup inside. As an extension, they can measure out the reduced can's actual label size and design an appealing logo and image. All of the instructions are included, with space for sketches, explanations and formulae. A complete answer key is also included to eliminate any guesswork when marking! Grades to Use With: This lesson is designed for middle grades students in grades 6-9 who are learning about key geometry concepts: volume of 3D shapes, area of circles, ratios and proportional relationships, and creating nets from 3D shapes. It could also be used in adult education classes or some high school special education settings. What's Included: 5 Page PDF: Title Page, 2 Page Student Worksheet, Extension, Complete Answer Key If you enjoy this geometry activity, check out others in my store: Middle School Math Stations or Centers: Triangles, Area, Angles Middle School Math Stations or Centers for Area, Perimeter, and Volume Area of Triangles, Parallelograms, and Trapezoids: Jigsaw Journal Activity Relationship Between Area and Perimeter: Math Inquiry Prompt Park Design Project with Area, Perimeter, Volume, and Budgeting
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Geometry, Word Problems, Measurements, Volume Of Cylinders, Volume, Real World Math, Applied Math, Area Of Circle, Percent, Nets
Financial Literacy: Interest Rates - Lending and Borrowing Money
Special Resources, Life Studies, Life Skills, Finance, Home Economics, Math, Money, Decimals, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets
Financial Literacy: Interest Rates - Lending and Borrowing Money This ready to go lesson allows challenging financial concepts to become accessible for high school students. The aim is to cut through the complex jargon connected with interest rates and provide a straightforward framework perfect for understanding current economic events. You can help your students understand why adults keep talking about interest rates these days! This lesson includes: A two-page handout, filled with notes and blanks, designed to help teach students about the fundamentals of interest rates Easy explanation of what interest is, plus its role when investing and borrowing Simplified explanation of how Canada and the US set their interest rates A basic discussion on why these rates can shift over time Information about how the bank "always wins" and how interest rates can vary widely depending on the lender A practical sample question showing how to calculate an interest payment on any bill Real-world situations – 4 practice questions about house mortgages, Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs), credit card debts, payday loans: these will help your students practice using the skills they have just learned. A complete answer key Grades to Use With: This lesson requires an understanding of percentages written as decimals and an ability to calculate with them. It could be used in math classes in grades 7-9 to reinforce learning about percentages in a real-life situation. It could also be used in career and personal planning classes in grades 10-12 or in high school special education classrooms. What's Included: A total of 5 pages in PDF format: Title Page Two Page Handout and Worksheet Two Page Answer Key If you enjoy this real-wold financial literacy lesson, check out others in my store! Taxes, Tips, Sales: Using Percentages in Real Life Inflation: What is it and why does it matter? Renting vs Buying a Home: Real-Life Math Project Income Tax: Notes and Practice Calculations Household Budget Project
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Tags Interest Rates, Financial Literacy, Borrowing Money, Lending Money, Calculating Interest, Percent, Interest, Budget, Finance, High School Financial Literacy
6th Grade Inequality Matching Game – 32 Cards
Algebra, Math, Number Lines, Grade 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Games
Teaching your students about how to write and evaluate inequalities in algebra can sometimes end up being a bit dry. Try adding this game to your algebra unit to bring a little movement and collaboration to your classroom. It's a super simple game: just print the cards and cut them out. There are 32 cards in 16 pairs. Deal one card to each student in your class. They should spend half a minute looking at their card and thinking of other ways it could be represented. For example, if they have a number line: what inequality does it show? If they have an inequality, could it be simplified? Then, all the students get up and move around the room (SILENTLY!). They can use gestures while looking at each others' cards and trying to find their match. Pairs move to the side of the room until everyone is matched up. It's that simple! Of course, you could also use these cards for a standard memory game where you flip two cards at a time and try to find matches. I have also included a second set of cards that have pairs of fractions and decimals (for example 1/20 and 0.05). Grades to Use With: These cards are designed to target the standard 6EE.B.8 in grade six classrooms, but they could also be an excellent quick review in grades 7 and 8! What's Included: 9 Page PDF: Title/Instruction Page 4 Pages of Inequality Cards 4 Pages of Fractions and Decimal Cards If you enjoy this product, check out other 6th Grade Algebra Activities in my store: Pre-Algebra Problem: The Wave Pool with Expressions, Tables, and Graphs Algebra: Modelling Equations: Visual Balance Scale Worksheet Exponent Board Game Independent and Dependent Variables in 6th Grade Math: Hockey Math Middle School Math Stations: Early Algebra
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Tags 6th Grade Math, Grade 6 Math, Grade 7 Math, 7th Grade Math, Inequalities, Math Game, Equations, Algebra, Solving Equations, Variables
Real-Life Integers: Working with Integers & Number Lines Grade 6 Math
Math, Number Lines, Addition and Subtraction, Addition, Subtraction, Numbers, Grade 5, 6, 7, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Worksheets
Integers are everywhere in our lives! Get your students excited about learning about integers including using number lines and finding the difference between integers in a variety of real-life situations. This is perfect for students in grade six who are first learning about rational numbers. Social Media: Up Votes and Down Votes: You will read each statement one at a time to your class. Then ask for upvotes (and count the hands) and ask for downvotes (and count the hands). Remind students they can abstain from voting on a statement if they are ambivalent. If you think it will help your class, have students vote anonymously by putting their heads down. Record the upvotes and downvotes for each of the 10 statements. Students complete the math (which is really adding integers) to get each statement’s final score. (Extension: This activity can lead to a mini-lesson on facts vs. opinions.) Cities: Temperatures and Elevations: Students will need internet access for this activity. They will explore two cities: one with a positive temperature in degrees Celsius and one with a negative temperature in degrees Celsius. Using a number line, they will compare these two temperatures. Then, they must find the elevation (in meters) of six cities around the world to complete three math questions. Sports: Golf and Football: Students will apply adding and subtracting integers to a golf game to calculate the player’s score above or below par. Then, they use integers to calculate if a football team scores a touchdown. (Extension: Students can create their own football scenario. They can choose a starting point, make up 5 plays, and trade with a friend. ) Financial Literacy: Bank Account: Students add and subtract integers to keep a running bank balance in an account with an overdraft. They see how purchases reduce your balance and deposits increase your balance. I have included two versions, one with decimals and one with whole numbers only.
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Integers, Adding Integers, Grade Six Math, Sixth Grade Math, Subtracting Integers, Word Problems, Real-life Math
Large Number Place Value: Comparing Countries with Decimal Millions and Billions
Social Studies, Geography, Math, Addition and Subtraction, Subtraction, Decimals, Place Value, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets
This engaging place value activity helps reinforce place value skills to the billions using the populations of countries around the world. It is an interesting and relevant way for students in the intermediate or middle school grades (grade 4, grade 5, grade 6, grade 7, or grade 8), and it could easily tie in with your social studies curriculum. If students have individual devices and internet access, they can search for the populations of the countries independently. If not, you could find the populations and then read them aloud for students to record- which is actually a great way to practice place value skills too! Then students will need to work with the numbers: rounding, ordering, estimating, and calculating. This activity can work well when completed in partners, small groups, or independently- it could even be a homework task! Grades to Use With: This activity works well in the middle grades (from grades 4-8) or in a high school special education classroom. How to Use: Students need to find the populations of 10 countries: Turkey, Chile, Brazil, China, Canada, United States, Israel, Iceland, Ethiopia, and Mexico. They write each population in standard form and then round to decimal millions (for example 37.2 million). Next, they write the countries' populations in order from smallest to largest and answer some questions that compare the populations. They also write three of the populations in expanded form, and calculate the exact difference between two of the countries- all great ways to practice place value in real world tasks! What's Included: A total of 3 pages: Title Page Two-Page Worksheet in PDF Format: Ready for you to print and use immediately! Standards: CCSS4.NBT.A.2 Place Value Skills: Expanded Form, Comparing Numbers CCSS4.NBT.A.3 Place Value Skills: Rounding Numbers to Any Place Value Spot CCSS5.NBT.A.1 Place Value Skills: Understanding the Relationship Between Place Value Spots
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Tags Place Value, Rounding, Ordering, Expanded Form, Large Numbers, Population, World Geography, Applied Math, Word Problems, Place Value Millions
Real World Math Word Problems- Problem Solving Bundle Test Prep 5 6 7
Math, Percentages, Time, Money, Decimals, Fractions, Measurements, Multiplication and Division, Division, Grade 5, 6, 7, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Word Problems
Grade 5-7 Problem Solving Bundle: 3 Double Sided Worksheets Here is a bundle of real world math word problems that you can use with your students in 5th, 6th, or 7th grade. The word problems cover topics including time, measurement (in both metric and imperial units), fractions, money, percentage, and more! Features: Three double-sided worksheets of problem solving questions. These activities cover essential mathematical topics including time, money, measurements (both in the imperial and metric versions), ratios, percentages, fractions and more. Great as a tool for state or provincial test preparation in both the United States and Canada. Suitable for whole class review or small group/partner discussions which foster collaborative work among students. Could be assigned as individual homework as well. How to Use: I used one doubled sided worksheet with my students each term as a way to review prior skills and practice techniques for solving word problems effectively. I would ask individual students to demonstrate how they solved a particular problem on the white board: my students love becoming the teacher and this is a great way to show that there are multiple ways to tackle the same problem. What's Included: A total of 8 pages in PDF Format: Title Page 3 Double Sided Worksheets Complete Answer Key Included Grades to Use With: These problems are specifically designed to review topics taught in grades 5, 6 and 7 math: time, money, ratio, percent, fractions, and more! If you enjoy this product, check out many other middle grades math activities in my store: Seasonal Math: Gingerbread Math: Fractions, Decimals, Percent Valentine's Day Shopping St. Patrick's Day Math Game: Whole Class Multiplication Game Math Games: Decimal Place Value Game: Tenths to Millionths Exponent Board Game Inequality Matching Game Financial Literacy: Financial Literacy: My Party Budget: Decimal and Percentages Application Financial Literacy: My Household Budget Project for Elementary Christmas or Winter Holidays Budget
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Tags Problem Solving, Math Activities, Word Problems, Test Prep, Math Problem Solving, Math Word Problems, Time, Money, Measurement, Real World Math
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
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
Proportions Word Problems Digital Self-Checking Digital Activity
Math, Fractions, Grade 6, 7, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities
Engage middle school students in solving proportions with this self-checking digital math activity. The Proportions Word Problems Digital Self-Checking Digital Activity is a mystery picture reveal created using Google Sheets. As students correctly solve proportion word problems on a whiteboard or scratch paper, they type answers into the sheet. Correct answers turn green and reveal part of a fun mystery picture, providing instant feedback. Incorrect answers appear red, prompting students to try again. This no-prep resource aligns to 6.RP.A and 7.RP.A standards for finding and solving proportions. Use it for morning work, exit tickets, test prep, lesson follow-up, or homework. The self-checking feature allows this activity to be assigned digitally through Google Classroom or another learning management system. It's perfect for middle school classrooms and home schools seeking an engaging way for students to master solving proportions.
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Tags Proportions, Solving Proportions, Solve Proportions, Proportions Word Problems, Proportions Activity, Self-checking, Pixel Art, Google Sheets, Proportions Problems