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8th Grade Word Problems
Provide eighth graders with word problems that involve geometry, functions, and complex algebraic concepts. These worksheets bridge the gap to high school mathematics. Use them to ensure readiness and build confidence.
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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
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
Critical Thinking: Math in Media- Real World Middle School Math Task
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
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Tags Critical Thinking, Percentage, Large Numbers, Word Problems, Math, Media, Media Literacy, Applied Math, Real World Math, Math Prompt
Percent Word Problems – Tipping & Gratuities Math
Life Studies, Home Economics, Special Resources, Life Skills, Math, Multiplication, Multiplication and Division, Percentages, Money, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Tipping is becoming more and more common and the amount you are expected to tip is increasing too. Make sure your students understand what tipping is and how to calculate a tip- useful life skills! Here’s a ready-to-print real-life percent math lesson for middle school students (in grades 6-9) or special education or life skills classes in a high school setting. Teach your class all about tipping culture and tips in both Canada and the United States. Why do people tip or give certain people a gratuity? What places do we tip? What places do we not? Has tipping been increasing recently ("tip-flation")? Show students how the math skills and concepts that they have been learning in class (percentages, decimals, division, fractions) can be useful in their everyday lives! How to Use: 1. The first page is a handout that you complete with your students (with fill-in-the-blanks) to teach them the ins and outs of tipping: where and when you do it, etc. 2. The second page teaches students two simple methods of calculating tips (using well-known percentage benchmarks OR multiplying the price by a percentage written in decimal form). Encourage your students to determine a third method they could use. 3. After that, there are 7 practice word problems of realistic tipping situations that your students can complete. From tipping for a meal to paying at a salon, or even calculating tax AND tip together, your students will get a lot of real-life practice completing these problems in small groups or own their own. 4. To finish, you can have a class discussion about tipping in general and what your students think about our system. What's Included: 6 Page PDF - Teacher Instructions - Handout with Fill-in-the-Blanks about Tipping - 3-Page Worksheet and Written Reflection - COMPLETE ANSWER KEY INCLUDED If you want more practice working with tips try these two products: Fractions for Calculating Taxes, Tips and Sales Percents for Calculating Taxes, Tips, and Sales
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Tags Percent Word Problems, Tip, Tipping, Gratuity, How To Tip, How To Calculate A Tip, Financial Literacy, Life Skills, Personal Finance, Word Problems
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
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
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
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
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
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
Math Practice Simplified I - Money & Measurement
Math, Money, Measurements, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets
This mathematics-based resource is designed for grades 5-8. It’s imperative for students to have a strong foundation in basic math skills. This resource provides activities to help students understand everyday math basics through money and measurement. Students will add currency in the form of coins and determine how much change they will get back. Students will then move on to more advanced concepts, like budgeting, saving and borrowing money. This resource is perfect to prepare students to succeed on standardized tests . An answer key is included. Aligned to National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Math, Mathematics, Money, Measurement, Time, Temperature, Percentages, Decimals, Middle, Answer Key
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
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
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
Circumference and Area of Circles (with First Peoples' Principles)
Social Studies, First Peoples (Native), Math, Geometry, Measurements, Grade 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets
Circumference and Area of Circles with First Peoples' Principles is a teaching resource that combines math education with a basic introduction to two cultural traditions from indigenous groups. It is suitable for middle grades students in 6th to 8th grades. This lesson provides a practical application of geometry by instructing students on how to calculate the areas of rectangles as well as the area and circumference of circles. The lesson plan blends hands-on activities with relevant mathematics concepts, helping students to understand math theory through real-life tasks. 1) Students learn what a button blanket is and its cultural significance. They measure the area of a "blanket" and calculate the area of the "buttons." Then, they cut out the buttons and glue them on the blanket in a design. Finally, they calculate the area of the blanket that is not covered by the buttons. 2) Students learn what a drum is and its cultural significance. They calculate the circumference of the "drum." Then they determine the area and circumference of a piece of rawhide that would be needed to overhang and cover the drum. This flexible lesson can be used in whole-class sessions to guide every student step by step. It may also serve as a resource for small group work or homework assignments, promoting independent problem-solving skills outside school hours. Grades to Use With: This product is specifically designed to align with the British Columbia Mathematics 7 curriculum requirements, but it can fit into any learning environment studying circle areas & perimeters - ranging from middle school math classes, high school social studies lessons, or high school special education. The worksheets also help meet CCSSMP1 standards. What's included: An easy-to-follow four-page PDF including two student worksheets. An answer key for teachers to accurately assess student progress through each exercise. If you enjoy this math activity , check out many others in my store: Grace Under Pressure
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Circles, Geometry, Indigenous Culture, Area, Circumference, Radius, Diameter, Button Blanket, Drum, Area Of Circle
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
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
Probability Word Problems Middle School Probability of Compound Events
Math, Statistics, Fractions, Decimals, Percentages, Grade 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets
This middle school (grades 6-8) probability lesson and worksheet has three parts to help your class understand the probability of compound events (2 events that both occur but do not affect one another) and how to write probabilities as decimals and percentages. How it Works: There are two "casino games" presented. Each has two steps and specific rules. 1) Students first determine the theoretical probability (in fractions, decimals, or percents) of the casino game that has a spinner and a die and three different outcomes. 2) Students next determine the theoretical probability (in fractions, decimals or percents) of the casino game that has a penny and a die and three different outcomes. 3) Finally, students will compare the two games and pick which game they would choose to play using their math calculations as justification. Students can use fractions, decimals, or percents to figure out the theoretical probabilities from these two games. They will notice that all the outcomes in one game will always add to 1.00 or 100% This lesson is specifically created to target 7th Grade Statistics Learning Outcomes 7.SP.C.5 and 7.SP.C.8 What's Included: 5 Page PDF- Ready to Print and Use! - Teacher Instructions - 3-Page Student Worksheet with 2 Casino Games, Calculation Tables, and Written Reflection - COMPLETE ANSWER KEY INCLUDED If you like this activity, check out other probability options in my store! Middle School Math Stations or Centers for Statistics and Probability: Grades 5-8 These 5 math stations are a great way to help your students prepare for a unit test. They involve statistics and probability including working with dice, finding mode, median and mean, and creating simple graphs. Theoretical and Experimental Probability: Hands-On Math Task with Fractions and Percentages Here's a super low-prep probability experiment you can perform in your classroom, and easily tie into percentage math skills as well!
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Probability Word Problems, Probability Worksheet, Probability Of Compound Events, Probability, Compound Events, Middle School Probability, Fractions, Decimals
Financial Literacy: Financial Trade-offs
Special Resources, Life Studies, Life Skills, Finance, Home Economics, Math, Money, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities
Financial Literacy: Financial Trade-offs Here’s a quick and simple way to include some easy financial literacy learning into your middle, high school, or special education class. These 8 prompts describe realistic financial scenarios about work, housing expenses, post-secondary education, cars, retirement planning, and wedding costs. Use them as debate topics, research prompts, or a simple whole class discussion (ideal for those extra few minutes you often end up with before the end of class). Only simple math skills and basic financial vocabulary are needed to understand these topics. How to Use: Start by explaining the basic premise to your students: Often people can feel stuck in their life due to a financial issue. However, by making a few financial trade-offs, there is usually a different way to deal with issues. Here are eight real life scenarios that many people deal with. Discuss them with your peers, have a debate, make a list of pros and cons! Realize that you always have more options if you can think critically and creatively. Main Goal: The main goal of these prompts is to drive home the importance of understanding trade-offs in goal setting and financial planning. Each topic presents itself as a relatable real-life scenario offering two distinctive choices involving critical thinking and decision-making. There is no "right" answer: just the right answer for your situation. Grades to Use With: These prompts could work in a middle or high school math class, a personal planning or career and education class, or a high school special education classroom. They could even be used in adult education scenarios. What's Included: A total of 10 pages in PDF: Title Page, Instruction Page and 8 trade-off situations If you enjoy this financial literacy product, please check out some of my other options in my store: FIRE: Financial Independence Retire Early Compound Interest: Hook Students on Financial Literacy Net Worth: Assets - Liabilities = Equity
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Financial Literacy, Trade-offs, Critical Thinking, Budget, Money, Life Skills, Real World Math, Finance, Planning, Personal Finance
Math Practice Simplified K - Tables & Graphs
Math, Graphing, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets
This mathematics-based resource is designed for grades 5-8. It’s imperative for students to have a strong foundation in basic math skills. This resource provides real-world activities to help students understand how to read and interpret data. Information from tables, charts and graphs are presented in this resource. Students will then present data in tables and graphs of their own making. Additional lessons on mean, median, mode and range are provided. Tables and graphs include: scattergrams, stem and leaf plots, line plots, box plots, histograms, among others. This resource is perfect to prepare students to succeed on standardized tests. An answer key is included. Aligned to National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Math, Mathematics, Tables, Graphs, Statistics, Probability, Data Analysis, Elementary, Middle, Answer Key
Surface Area + Volume – Real-Life Doghouse 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
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Tags Surface Area, Volume, Geometry, 6th Grade Math, Grade 6 Math, 7th Grade Math, Grade 7 Math, Nets, Surface Area Worksheet, Volume Worksheet
Writing and Solving Multi-Step Equations Word Problems Pixel Art
Math, Algebra, Grade 8, 9, 10, Word Problems, Worksheets & Printables
Self-Checking, Multi-Step Equation Word Problems This engaging no-prep resource is designed for eighth grade students to provide them a way to practice writing and solving multi-step equations from word problems. There are twenty logic puzzles that are paired with a fun anecdote. While students work the problems, they will discover pixels of an image, this will keep them engaged and want to finish the work so they can see the picture. The self-checking function encourages independent work, allowing mistakes to bubble up and be corrected with less teacher involvement. This digital activity is designed to review linear equations and keep your students involved and willing to learn. Why you need it: Zero Prep: just copy the link and send it to your students. They will be ready to start working immediately. Self-Checking for Independent Learning: Students receive instantaneous feedback after each question; if the answer is wrong, nothing shows up, and they can't go to the next question. In other words, students learn independently, build confidence, and ask for help only when they really need it. Pixel Art Keeps Students Engaged: Every single correct answer reveals part of a pixel art image, making math practice a fun and interactive challenge. The idea of this visual reward system keeps students motivated. Humor Meets Learning: Each word problem is accompanied by a joke that makes the math practice not so boring. It is a perfect way to keep students entertained while working through challenging multi-step equations. Versatile for Any Learning Environment: Classroom use, homework, test review, or math centers-this binder-free resource smoothly transitions into any environment you see best. Moreover, it is perfect for sub plans; your kids are sure to learn something even when you're not there. What's Included: 20 Multi-Step Equations Word Problems: Thoughtfully designed for 8th grade. Printable Handouts and Task Cards: Insert these printables for independent activities, group work, or learning stations. The task cards are perfect to get your students moving while learning or working in centers. Detailed Solutions Included: Each problem has a detailed solution so the students can easily check their work or the teacher can quickly review answers. Interactive Digital Format: This resource is flexible to fit your classroom needs-printed or used digitally. This Multi-Step Equations Word Problems Pixel Art activity is designed to make life easier. With the self-checking format, students can work at their own pace and seek help only when they need it, freeing you to give targeted guidance as they master these foundational math concepts. Jokes, colorful pixel art, and the autonomy of self-checking tasks are sure to make this an enjoyable activity for students.
Author Matemaths
Tags Matemaths, Algebra, Equations, Pixel Art, Word Problems, Multi Step
Independent & Dependent Variables – Hockey Math Lesson
Math, Algebra, Graphing, Grade 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets
Here's a ready-to-go lesson to help show your students how learning about independent and dependent variables in grade 6 math can be helpful in the real world! This lesson is all about a hockey game and the mathematical relationships that can be found there. Students are given 4 scenarios about making ice, letting in fans, collecting money for 50/50 tickets, and the profits the arena makes. For each situation, they have to complete a table of values with missing entries, graph the relationship on the provided graph (labels and scales are already filled in), create an equation with the two provided variables, and answer one or two questions. The questions increase in difficulty throughout the assignment. You could use this lesson in several ways. After teaching your students the basic vocabulary and concepts from your math program, you could cut the four scenarios up and use them as task cards or stations. Or, you could assign one problem each to small groups. Or, you could give each student the entire double-sided worksheet. This could even be used as an assessment ! What's included: 4 Page PDF: Title and Instruction Page 2 Pages of Student Questions Complete Answer Key Grades to Use With: This lesson is designed for students in 6th Grade who are mastering the standard 6EE.C.9. However, it could also be a great review for students in 7th or 8th grades or it could be used in high school special education classes. 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 Or if you want more math games, check out some others in my store: Credit Score Board Game: Credit Cards, Loans, Mortgages and More: Personal Financial Literacy Bank Account Board Game: A Fun Financial Literacy Lesson for Addition, Subtraction or Integer Practice
Author Grace Under Pressure
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Tags Independent Variable, Dependent Variable, Systems Of Equations, Graphing, Algebra, Equations, Variables, Tables, Linear Relationships, Real World Math
Human Rights: Access to Water (Canada) An Integrated Math and Social Studies Lesson
P.E. & Health, Social Studies, Health, Math, Percentages, First Peoples (Native), History, History: Canada, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets
Human Rights: Access to Water (Canada) - An Integrated Math and Social Studies Lesson This teaching resource is designed for middle grades students (5th-8th grades). It combines the subjects of math and social studies into one integrated lesson about water, human rights, and the kind of world we want to live in. The main focus: This lesson raises the question why all residents in Canada, especially in First Nations communities, don't have access to clean and drinkable water. While providing a basic understanding of human rights, it specifically examines water as a fundamental right. Tasks Involved Include: Defining human rights in their own words Looking at the UN Declaration of Human Rights and putting some rights into their own words Thinking about why clean water is a human right A case study on current water quality advisories in British Columbia (link provided) Determination of part-to-part & part-to-whole ratios and percentages using live data Reflecting on the fairness of the current situation Calculation of personal daily water usage Determining how long it would take to boil one's required amount of water pot by pot These tasks demonstrate the practical impact that math has on everyday life while shedding light on unfair access to clean drinking water. They require students to use critical thinking and applied math skills to tackle an important social issue. Grades to Use With: This lesson is designed for students in the middle grades (5-8) and can be used in math class when studying ratios and proportional relationships OR social studies class when studying indigenous issues and human rights. What's Included: 4 Page PDF: Title Page Brief Overview of Human Rights and Water as a Specific Human Right Case Study of Water Advisories in British Columbia, Canada Math Application: How long would it take to boil all the water you use each day?
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Human Rights, Access To Water, Canada, Math And Social Studies, Clean Water, Indigenous, Indigenous Rights, First Nations, Ratios, Percentages