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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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Percent Word Problems: Tipping & Gratuities- Real World Math Worksheet
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
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Percent Word Problems, Tip, Tipping, Gratuity, How To Tip, How To Calculate A Tip, Financial Literacy, Life Skills, Personal Finance, Word Problems
Money Math Life Skills Worksheet: Reading Restaurant Menus Level 3
Special Resources, Creative Arts, Art, Life Studies, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Math, Money, Grade 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Worksheets
Money Math Life Skills Worksheet : Reading Restaurant Menus Level 3 This 192-question Special Education life skills activity teaches grade 7-9 students to calculate tips, apply sales tax, and determine total meal costs using six standard restaurant breakfast and lunch menus. Students will: - Calculate meal costs with 2, 3, and 4 menu items - Apply sales tax to meal costs - Calculate tips Use this printable worksheet one-on-one or in special education classes to develop essential real-world math and money management abilities. It includes step-by-step instructions, questions, answers, graphics, and ideas for implementation. Excellent for IEP goal setting and measuring progress in money math. Engage students with this highly interactive life skills activity!
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Life Skills Money Math, Special Education Money Math, Independent Living Skills, IEP Goal-Oriented Skills, Community-Based Instruction, Adulting On The Spectrum, Social And Emotional Learning, Life Skills For Adults, Life Skills For Teens, Autism And Money Skills
Percent and Decimal Word Problems: Property Taxes Life Skills
Life Studies, Home Economics, Finance, Math, Decimals, Percentages, Special Resources, Life Skills, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Word Problems
Property Taxes: What they are, rates around the world, what they are used for, and how to calculate them! A great way to practice percent to decimal conversions, decimal operations, and rate and ratio learning! This two-page life skills and math worksheet is a quick and easy personal financial literacy activity for your middle or high school students. The Handout portion introduces your students to: Important vocabulary and definitions: property tax and a home’s assessed value. A variety of global property tax rates (ranging from 0.08% – 2.64%) in locations in the United States, Canada, and even Europe. A prompt about why rates vary (lower rates where property is expensive and higher rates where property is cheaper) is also included. What the money collected from property tax revenues is used for: from schools to sewers and roads to emergency services including fire fighters. The Worksheet portion has real-world math practice for your class: Students are taught how they can calculate an annual property tax amount using percentages converted to decimals. First, they practice converting between percents and decimals. Then, they multiply a home's assessed value by the property tax percentage (written as a decimal) in the municipality. 10 practice math questions are included for your students to work on. Finally, they will research the local property tax rate in their area: great real-life learning! A COMPLETE ANSWER KEY INCLUDED- so there is no guesswork when marking! Grades to Use With: This lesson is designed for any students in grades 7-12 who understand percent to decimal conversions, ratios and rates, and decimal operations (specifically multiplying a large number by a decimal). It could be used in high school family and consumer science class, business or economics, applied math, or even life skills classes. If you enjoy this lesson, check out others in my store: Income Tax Sales Tax Capital Gains Tax
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Percent Word Problems, Decimal Word Problems, Taxes, Property Tax, Family Consumer Sciences, Financial Literacy, Life Skills, Personal Finance, Home Economics, Percent Worksheet
Life Skills: Nutrition Facts Math Percentages, Ratios, Rates
Special Resources, Life Skills, Home Economics, Life Studies, Math, Percentages, Multiplication and Division, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Word Problems
Healthy eating is a key life skill! Do you want to teach your class how to accurately read a nutrition facts label and determine the healthy and less healthy aspects of the food choices they make? Do you want to find a way to apply the math skills you have been teaching in your middle school classroom (percentages, rates, ratios) to a real-life engaging situation? This is the lesson for you! This ready-to-print lesson for students in 5th to 8th grades includes an eye-catching one-page handout to teach students the basic vocabulary and terms included on nutrition facts labels: - absolute amount in grams or mg or mcg & percent of Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) - suggested serving size (grams) - calories - fat, protein, carbohydrates - sodium - vitamins and minerals There are three different worksheets to allow students practice the following life skills: • Determining the number of servings in a package (you mean I'm not supposed to eat the whole tub of ice cream in one sitting!?). • Calculating the amount of nutrients and calories they would get if they ate several servings (which we often do!). • Comparing sugars that are naturally occurring vs. added. • Using simple percent calculations to determine the Recommended Daily Intake of vitamins. • Comparing two similar foods (frozen yogurt vs ice cream) to see which is a healthier choice and why. And more! What's Included: 6 Page PDF Ready to Print and Use! - Title Page and Teacher Instructions - Student Handout: The Basics of Nutrition Facts Labels - Potato Chip Nutrition Facts Label (with Math Questions) - Dried Apricots Nutrition Facts Label (with Math Questions) - Ice Cream vs. Frozen Yogurt Nutrition Facts Labels (with Math Questions) - Complete Answer Key If you like this lesson, check out other grocery lessons in my store: Grocery Shopping Price Comparisons Grocery Shopping on a Budget Grocery Game
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Word Problems, Life Skills, Real World Math, Nutrition Facts, Nutrition, Nutrition Facts Label, Percentage Word Problems, Rate Word Problems, Grocery Shopping, Family Consumer Sciences
Math Practice Simplified L - Pre-Algebra
Math, Algebra, Grade 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets
This mathematics-based resource is designed for grades 6-8. It’s imperative for students to have a strong foundation in basic math skills. This resource provides real-world activities to help students practice with signed numbers, expressions with exponents, square numbers and roots. Use this resource as a building block to higher mathematics. The first part of this resource focuses on integers. Rational and irrational numbers follow. 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, Integers, Word Problems, Rational Numbers, Exponents, Square Root, Middle, Drills, Answer Key
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
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
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
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
6th Grade Math: Algebra Inequality Matching Game
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
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags 6th Grade Math, Grade 6 Math, Grade 7 Math, 7th Grade Math, Inequalities, Math Game, Equations, Algebra, Solving Equations, Variables
Absolute Value Worksheets: Real World 6th Grade Math 6.NS.C.7.C
Math, Number Lines, Numbers, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets
Absolute Value can be a tricky topic to teach. It seems so easy and simple, but students actually need a strong, conceptual understanding of it for later years in middle school and high school math, so it definitely can't be skipped or glossed over! Here's a ready-to-go lesson all about absolute value for students in 6th grade. It is designed to meet standard CCSS 6.NS.C.7.c This lesson could also be a great review for students in grades 7 or 8 or could even be used in high school special education classrooms. First, there is a simple handout that explains what absolute value is using an easy, visual analogy: a dart board. Then, there are two pages of real-world questions for students to approach using an understanding of absolute value. From bank accounts, to elevation, to temperatures, to golf games, we actually use absolute value regularly in our number system without even noticing it! These questions require students to use number lines, integers, and absolute value proficiently. Students will notice how depending on the question, you may need to use an integer or an absolute value. They will start to see how absolute value can be helpful when calculating the difference between two numbers on a number line. A complete answer key is also included! If you enjoy this product, check out other grade 6 math number system lessons in my store: Middle School Math Stations or Centers: Fraction Operations: Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide Multiplication and Division: Real Life Word Problems for Grades 4-6 Decimal Operations Assessment: Add, Subtract, Multiply, and Divide Middle School Math Stations or Centers: Factors, Multiples, Prime and Composite Integers and Plotting to Make Pictures in 4 Quadrant Cartesian Planes Combinations of Transformations in 4 Quadrants: Translation, Rotation, Reflection Real-Life Integers: Working with Integers and Number Lines Grade 6 Math
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Absolute Value, 6th Grade Math, Grade 6 Math, 7th Grade Math, Grade 7 Math, Number System, Number Lines, Real World Math, Word Problems, Absolute Value Worksheets
Types of Investment Accounts in CANADA: Non-Registered, TFSA, RRSP
Special Resources, Life Studies, Life Skills, Finance, Home Economics, Math, Money, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets
Types of Investment Accounts in Canada: Non-Registered, TFSA, RRSP This financial literacy lesson teaches students in grades 8-12 about the different types of investment accounts in Canada. Each account has its own benefits and drawbacks, and if students understand these aspects, they will be able to make smart financial decisions in the future. Comprehension of these accounts will help equip learners with key knowledge about investments, tax saving strategies, and planning ahead for retirement. How to Use: This material can be used in different teaching environments including a whole class setting, small groups or pairs, or as individual seat work. The content starts with a graphic organizer with a completed version or a blank version. You can read through it with your class, have them takes notes as you project the completed version on an interactive whiteboard, or have them complete research to find the information themselves. This is followed by six practical scenarios encouraging thoughtful problem-solving; students must choose the best-suited account under given circumstances. They can refer back to their graphic organizer for this task. An answer key is also included for easy marking. What's Included: A 5 page PDF is included: Title Page Graphic Organizer (filled in and empty) Questions Answer Key Grades to Use With: This lesson is designed for high school students in finance, life skills, career and personal planning, or home economics classes in grades 8-12. If you enjoy this personal finance lesson, check out others in my store. I love to help students understand complex financial topics in an age-appropriate way! Financial Literacy: Household Budget Project: Taxes, Insurance, Loans, Rent, Groceries and More! Interest Rates: Notes and Sample Questions Credit Score Board Game: A fun way to learn about credit scores! Debit vs Credit Cards Handout Debt and Bankruptcy: Personal Financial Literacy Lesson Financial Literacy: Income Tax- Notes and Realistic Sample Practice
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Investment Accounts, TFSA, RRSP, Personal Finance, Financial Literacy, Saving Money, Retirement, Life Skills, Finance, Canadian Investment Accounts
Percent Word Problems: Calculating Taxes, Tips, Sale Prices Worksheets
Special Resources, Life Studies, Life Skills, 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
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Percent Calculations, Real-world Math, Percentages, Financial Literacy, Mental Math, Fractions, Decimals, Budget, Percent, Percent Word Problems
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
Surface Area Worksheet and Volume Calculations: Real-Life Math
Math, Geometry, Fractions, Measurements, Common Core, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Word Problems
Here's a fun and engaging lesson that helps students apply the geometry skills they are learning in the classroom to a real world mathematical situation: painting a doghouse. It is designed to address the Common Core State Standards 6.G.A.2 and 6.G.A.4: Finding volume and surface area and drawing nets. Students will: Determine how many faces there are on a compound three dimensional shape (including a rectangular prism & a triangular prism). Sketch the faces/create a net on the grid provided (one face includes a fractional length of ½ inch). Use a table to help calculate the surface area of all of the faces. Calculate the volume of this compound shape using a table to organize the information. Answer the provided discussion questions. These are provided to get students thinking about the concepts of geometry and include the questions: Explain why you didn’t calculate the area of the base of the doghouse. If each container of paint covers 200 inches², how many containers should you buy? Why would it be useful to know the volume of the doghouse? Students are also asked about the formulae for volume of a rectangular prism and triangular prism. Grades to Use With: This lesson is designed to target Common Core State Standards for 6th grade geometry. It could also be used for enrichment in 5th grade, review in 7th or 8th grades, or in a high school special education classroom. What's Included: 6 Page PDF Title Page Grid for Drawing Nets Extra Grid Paper Tables for Calculating Surface Area and Volume Discussion Questions Complete Answer Key If you enjoy this geometry activity, check out others in my store: Geometry Project: Park Design: Area, Perimeter, and Volume with Budgeting Middle School Math Stations or Centers: Triangles, Angles, Area Middle School Math Stations or Centers: Area, Perimeter, and Volume Relationship Between Area and Perimeter: Math Inquiry Prompt
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Surface Area, Volume, Geometry, 6th Grade Math, Grade 6 Math, 7th Grade Math, Grade 7 Math, Nets, Surface Area Worksheet, Volume Worksheet
Math 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
20 Logic Puzzles for Grades 5-8
STEM, Math, Science, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Games, Activities, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Quizzes, Word Problems, Worksheets & Printables
Unlocking Logic: 20 Engaging Puzzles for Grades 5–8 is an entertaining and difficult set of brainteasers created to help middle school students improve their reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. There are 20 different puzzles in this ebook, such as logic grids, magic squares, numerical patterns, riddles, code-breaking, spatial thinking, and more. Every puzzle is designed to pique students' interest and promote original thought, which makes it ideal for early finishers, homework, enrichment, and classroom use. In order to engage a diverse variety of learners and facilitate flexible use across grades 5–8, the puzzles vary in difficulty and style. Pupils are urged to work alone or in groups, experiment with different approaches, and develop resilience by tackling problems carefully. To facilitate guided conversation and self-checking, a complete answer key is supplied. Whether you're a teacher looking to inspire your class or a parent wanting to support logical thinking at home, this ebook is the perfect companion for building sharp minds—one puzzle at a time!
Author Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
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Tags Riddle, Logic, Puzzle, Quiz, Grade 5
Independent & Dependent Variables in Grade 6 Math: Hockey Math
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
Tags Independent Variable, Dependent Variable, Systems Of Equations, Graphing, Algebra, Equations, Variables, Tables, Linear Relationships, Real World Math
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
Critical Thinking: Math in the Media: Finding Errors
Social Studies, History, Psychology, Math, Statistics, Place Value, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities
Critical Thinking: Math in the Media: Finding Errors Witness your students transform into math detectives with this fun educational tool! Students can practice both math skills and media literacy at the same time as they read real headlines and try to decide if they make sense mathematically. This unique teaching resource uses real headlines and quotes taken directly from various media sources. It presents learners with an opportunity to scrutinize these bits of information for mathematical inaccuracies. How to Use: Teachers can project these pages on an interactive whiteboard or print them out as worksheets—providing flexibility to adapt the delivery according to classroom needs or personal preferences. Allow students to work together in small groups or pairs to look at the headlines and decide if there are any math errors. Students need to explain what the error is if they find one. Topics covered include large numbers, percentages, and large number multiplication (in the millions). Come back together as a class to discuss and share ideas. You could have individual students come up to the board to explain their thought process and strategies. You could use several headlines in one lesson, or use them one at a time as a warm-up or hook for your math class. An extension is provided for students to find (or create) their own headlines. You could have each student do this and present one each day for several weeks. Grades to Use With: These are designed to be used in middle school classrooms in grades 6-9 to enhance media literacy, critical thinking skills, and application of math skills. Math skills used include percentages, large numbers, and decimal millions. What's Included: A total of 10 pages: Title Page Instruction Page 6 Headlines (one per page): 4 have errors and 2 do not Extension Page: Find your own headline! Answer Key
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Critical Thinking, Percentage, Large Numbers, Word Problems, Math, Media, Media Literacy, Applied Math, Real World Math, Math Prompt
Systems of Equations: Word Problems PARTNER PRACTICE
Math, Algebra, Grade 8, Word Problems, Worksheets & Printables
This resource was developed to meet the requirements of the 8th Grade Expressions & Equations Standards below: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.EE .C.8 Analyze and solve pairs of simultaneous linear equations. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.EE .C.8.C Solve real-world and mathematical problems leading to two linear equations in two variables.For example, given coordinates for two pairs of points, determine whether the line through the first pair of points intersects the line through the second pair.
Author The Math Cafe
Tags Systems Of Equations, Word Problems, Practice, System Of Equations Word Problem, System Of Equation Word Problems Answers
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
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
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