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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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Money Math Life Skills Worksheet: Reading Restaurant Menus Level 3

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

Math Journals: 20 Intermediate and Middle School Math and Critical Thinking Prompts: Geometry, Percentages, Pre-Algebra, Probability, Place Value and More!

Math Journals: 20 Intermediate and Middle School Math and Critical Thinking Prompts: Geometry, Percentages, Pre-Algebra, Probability, Place Value and More!
Math, Percentages, Patterns, Decimals, Fractions, Geometry, Measurements, Place Value, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems

Encourage your middle school/intermediate math students to clearly explain their ideas about concepts (like ratio, area, and algebra) in complete sentences using appropriate vocabulary and relevant diagrams. These open-ended questions require students to explain how they figured out their answers or to judge options using their mathematic understanding. They are a great review of math concepts learned earlier in the year or in previous grades, and they allow students to practice critical thinking skills too. This bundle includes 20 journal entry topics so you can use two a month for the entire school year. You and your students can track their progress and development. The journals are not numbered, so you can use them in whatever order works best for your class. This could be a fantastic addition to your math program for the new school year! A rubric for easy marking is also included. Students are assessed on their process, vocabulary, completeness, and visuals. This allows you to easily see student progress if you assess one or two journals per term. You could also use them as artifacts for parent-teacher conferences. Topics covered: - fractions and percent: equivalent fractions, fraction and decimal relationships, division of fractions, fractions to percent, percent discounts - probability and data collection: flipping coins, surveys, experiments - geometry: area and perimeter, triangles, rotations, - pre-algebra: one-step equations, membership rates - place value: large numbers, decimals to thousandths - factors and ratios For each topic, students are encouraged to write in complete sentences and explain all of their thinking clearly and explicitly. Don't assume the teacher knows what you are thinking! They should also draw some diagrams to support their thinking. This could include area and perimeter models, fraction models, t-charts and tables, and more.

Author Grace Under Pressure

Tags Journal, Math Journal, Intermediate Math, Word Problems, Pre-algebra, Middle School Math, Grade Six Math, Critical Thinking, Math, Percent

Circumference and Area of Circles (with First Peoples' Principles)

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

Large Number Place Value: Comparing Countries with Decimal Millions and Billions

Large Number Place Value: Comparing Countries with Decimal Millions and Billions
Social Studies, Geography, Math, Addition and Subtraction, Subtraction, Decimals, Place Value, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets

This activity helps reinforce large number place value using the populations of countries around the world. It is interesting and relevant for students in the intermediate or middle school grades, and it could easily tie in with social studies curriculum. If students have internet access, they can search for the population of each country independently. If not, you can find the populations and read them aloud for students to record. Then students need to work with the numbers: rounding, ordering, estimating, and calculating. This activity works well when completed in partners, small groups, or independently. Grades to Use With: This activity works well in the middle grades (from grades 4-8) or in a high school special education classroom. How to Use: Students need to find the populations of 10 countries: Turkey, Chile, Brazil, China, Canada, United States, Israel, Iceland, Ethiopia, and Mexico. They write each population in regular form and then round to decimal millions (for example 37.2 million). Next, they write the countries' populations in order from smallest to largest and answer some questions that compare the populations. They also write three of the populations in expanded form, and calculate the exact difference between two of the countries. Standards: CCSS4.NBT.A.2 Read and write multi-digit whole numbers using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form. Compare two multi-digit numbers based on meanings of the digits in each place, using >, =, and < symbols to record the results of comparisons. CCSS4.NBT.A.3 Use place value understanding to round multi-digit whole numbers to any place. CCSS5.NBT.A.1 Recognize that in a multi-digit number, a digit in one place represents 10 times as much as it represents in the place to its right and 1/10 of what it represents in the place to its left.

Author Grace Under Pressure

Tags Place Value, Rounding, Ordering, Expanded Form, Large Numbers, Population, World Geography, Applied Math, Math, Word Problems, Place Value Chart To Billions Pdf, Comparing A Million To A Billion, Place Value Millions, Place Values To Millions, Place Value Of Large Numbers, How Do You Compare Whole Numbers Through The Millions, Place Value Through Billion

Financial Literacy: Net Worth = Assets - Liabilities

Financial Literacy: Net Worth = Assets - Liabilities
Special Resources, Life Studies, Life Skills, Math, Addition and Subtraction, Addition, Subtraction, Money, Finance, Home Economics, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets

This assignment teaches students about assets, liabilities, and net worth (equity). It is a great way to get your high school students interested in personal financial literacy and building wealth. 3 case studies are included with calculations to complete and questions to respond to. Each person has some assets and some liabilities. Students must add each of these categories up and find the difference to see how much net worth each person has. Then they need to think about what changes each person could make to their financial habits. Perhaps one person has too much debt or someone else isn't investing much even with a high income. Students can start to see how high income does not always lead to high net worth if the person spends more than they make and has debt. On the other hand, someone with a lower income can have a high net worth if they live a frugal lifestyle and save money in investments or property equity. Just because someone "looks" rich, doesn't mean that they are! Grades to Use WIth : The actual math in this assignment is quite simple: adding and subtracting numbers to the hundred thousands . Students could do the work by hand or with a calculator. Because of this, this assignment is accessible to students in grades 7-12 in regular math classes, adult education students, and high school special education students. How to Use : Introduce the vocabulary: Assets, Liabilities, and Equity on the first page and fill in the blanks together. You could do one of the case studies together as a class and assign the other two for students to complete on their own. Answer key included. If you enjoy this product, check out some of the other personal finance lessons in my store: Grace Under Pressure .

Author Grace Under Pressure

Tags Financial Literacy, Net Worth, Wealth, Assets, Budget, Money, Saving, Finance, Debt, Money Math, Calculating Your Net Worth Answer Key, Net Wealth Is Best Defined As, Liabilities And Net Worth, Assets - Liabilities = Net Worth, Net Worth Liabilities, Financial Math Worksheets High School, Personal Financial Literacy Worksheets, Net Worth = Assets - Liabilities, Calculating Net Worth Worksheet, Simple Net Worth

Multiplying and Dividing Integers: Essential Handout/Cheat Sheet

Multiplying and Dividing Integers: Essential Handout/Cheat Sheet
Math, Number Lines, Multiplication and Division, Division, Numbers, Multiplication, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets

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. 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 & color-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! Grades to Use With: This handout is perfect for the middle grades (5-9) when you are introducing integer rules. 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: CCSS6.NS.C.5 Understand that positive and negative numbers are used together to describe quantities having opposite directions or values (e.g., temperature above/below zero, elevation above/below sea level, credits/debits, positive/negative electric charge); use positive and negative numbers to represent quantities in real-world contexts, explaining the meaning of 0 in each situation. CCSS7.NS.A.2c Apply properties of operations as strategies to multiply and divide rational numbers. CCSS7.NS.A.3 Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving the four operations with rational numbers. Check out my store Grace Under Pressure for dozens more math ideas!

Author Grace Under Pressure

Tags Integers, Multiplying Integers, Dividing Integers, Middle School Math, Cheat Sheet, Handout, Math Practice, Mutiplication, Division, Dividing Integers Worksheet, Division Cheat Sheet

Geometry Project: Park Design with Area, Perimeter, and Volume (with Budgeting!)

Geometry Project: Park Design with Area, Perimeter, and Volume (with Budgeting!)
Math, Decimals, Multiplication and Division, Division, Money, Geometry, Measurements, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Projects

This project allows students to apply their knowledge of perimeter, area, volume, and decimal calculations to a realistic and creative situation. They are tasked with designing a new park that includes areas for swimming, playing (skate park, playground, and grass), eating, and walking. They use their knowledge of perimeter when considering the size and shape of their park and the amount of fencing required. Every student is assigned the same perimeter. This constraint ensures your students can accurately calculate perimeter, it makes some of the marking easier for you, and it will help stimulate a discussion about the relationship between perimeter and area. Although all the perimeters are the same, the areas of your students' parks can be vastly different depending on the shape chosen! They use their knowledge of area when dividing the park up into sections for different activities. An understanding of volume is used when considering filling the pool. Finally, they use their knowledge of decimal calculations when determining the final price of the entire project. Each different section has a different cost (unit rate). For example, paths are much cheaper than a playground, and grassy areas cost less than a swimming pool. I asked my students to calculate by hand, but you could allow yours to use a calculator as well. This project requires students to use creative and logical thinking skills, organization, careful calculating methods, and neat drawing/colouring. It is a great project to use as a summative assessment or to show parents at conferences. 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

Author Grace Under Pressure

Tags Perimeter, Area, Volume, Math Project, Design, Budget, Decimals, Unit Rate, Applied Math, Sped, Geometry Project, Perimeter Area Volume Worksheets, Area Perimeter Volume Worksheets, Area Perimeter And Volume Worksheets, Geometry Projects For High School Math, Geometry Projects For High School, Geometry Project For High School, Geometry Area And Perimeter, Geometry Projects, Geometry Projects For Middle School Students, Perimeter Area And Volume Worksheets, Area Perimeter And Volume

Financial Literacy: Vacation Math Project: Budgeting, Percentages, Time Zones, and More!

Financial Literacy: Vacation Math Project: Budgeting, Percentages, Time Zones, and More!
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 in everyday life to plan something fun: a vacation! They will plan a personal vacation including a flight, hotel, transportation, food, attractions, shopping and insurance. You can assign students different budgets, start dates, and durations to differentiate, or give everyone the same constraints. Students will have to practice making trade-offs to stick to their budget. Six problem solving questions involving time zones suitcase weight, taxes & fees, timeline, and travel speed are also included. Student Instructions : First, choose your 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 (5-8) when students are learning about decimal operations, percentages, time zones, and basic speed calculations (unit rate). It could also work well in a high school special education classroom. 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. CCSS6.RP.A.3c Find a percent of a quantity as a rate per 100 (e.g., 30% of a quantity means 30/100 times the quantity); solve problems involving finding the whole, given a part and the percent. CCSS6.RP.A.3d Use ratio reasoning to convert measurement units; manipulate and transform units appropriately when multiplying or dividing quantities. CCSSMP4 Model with mathematics. Mathematically proficient students can apply the mathematics they know to solve problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace. In early grades, this might be as simple as writing an addition equation to describe a situation. In middle grades, a student might apply proportional reasoning to plan a school event or analyze a problem in the community. For similar resources and other engaging resources, you can visit my store here!

Author Grace Under Pressure

Tags Financial Literacy, Applied Math, Math Project, Word Problems, Time Zones, Finance, Budget, 6th Grade Math, Grade 6 Math, Budgeting Math, Plan A Vacation Project, Financial Literacy Project High School, Budgeting Word Problems

Human Rights: Access to Water (Canada) An Integrated Math and Social Studies Lesson

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

Financial Literacy: Bank Statement and Credit Card Bill Practice Activity

Financial Literacy: Bank Statement and Credit Card Bill Practice Activity
Special Resources, Life Studies, Life Skills, Math, Percentages, Decimals, Money, Finance, Home Economics, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities

Financial Literacy: Bank Statement and Credit Card Bill Practice Activity A useful teaching resource, this activity is designed to arm students with necessary skills around reconciling bank accounts and managing monthly expenses. This hands-on lesson promotes the understanding of financial literacy through realistic practice with everyday financial documents - namely credit card bills and checking account statements. Grades to Use With: This lesson is suitable for students in grade 7 through grade 12, depending on your situation. It can be utilized in a variety of subjects such as Career and Personal Planning, Life Skills, Home Economics, and Math. The math skills required are adding and subtracting with money amounts up the the thousands of dollars . How to Use: Students are given a sample VISA bill with entries for one month's spending. They add up their total spending, reflect on if they should pay off the entire bill each month, add up their spending in specific categories (groceries, gas), and transfer their VISA spending to their checking account to pay off the bill. Next, students are given a sample checking account for one month of spending. They must complete a math operation for each entry. Sometimes that involves adding a deposit to the balance, subtracting a withdrawal from the balance, or figuring out a transaction amount based on a given balance. You can do several entries together as a class, and then assign the rest for your students to complete. Finally, students answer questions about the monthly spending as a whole, and they decide if this person has good financial health. A complete answer key is included. What's Included: A total of 7 pages: Title Page, 3 page assignment, 3 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? Financial Literacy: Interest Rates: Lending and Borrowing Money Renting vs Buying a Home: Real-Life Math Project Income Tax: Notes and Practice Calculations Household Budget Project

Author Grace Under Pressure

Tags Bank Statement, Financial Literacy, Money Management, Personal Finance, Credit Card, Budget, Money, Real World Math, Life Skills, High School Life Skills

Financial Literacy: Interest Rates - Lending and Borrowing Money

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

Author Grace Under Pressure

Tags Interest Rates, Financial Literacy, Borrowing Money, Lending Money, Calculating Interest, Percent, Interest, Budget, Finance, Money

Systems of Equations: Word Problems PARTNER PRACTICE

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

Financial Literacy: Compound Interest

Financial Literacy: Compound Interest
Life Studies, Math, Decimals, Money, Finance, Home Economics, Business, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities

This high school financial literacy lesson will show students why compound interest is so helpful to investors! The first page walks students through how to calculate compound interest step-by-step (year-by-year). Students need a basic understanding of writing percent as a decimal and multiplying to find the "percent of" a number. Students will be given an initial investment and a yearly interest rate. Each student in the class can have different values so they have to do their own work and so comparisons can be made. This allows for easy differentiation as well- give students who are struggling an easier interest rate (10%, 1%) and students who need a challenge a trickier one (6%, 4.5%) Students carefully calculate the amount of compound interest they would earn over ten years. They check their work using the compound interest formula. Then they can use the formula to calculate compound interest for longer periods of time. Your class can compare their results. I would recommend having a class discussion (prompt questions are included). Make sure to point out how compound interest is great for investing and saving and terrible for borrowing money. It works against you when you have a loan. Finally, students reflect on their learning by writing a paragraph after the lesson, and hopefully leave class wanting to start a saving account! This step-by-step lesson clearly shows students how compound interest works. They get practice doing calculations with precents written as decimals, exponents, and order of operations. It is the kind of math lesson that will stay with students long after the year is complete! Also check out my Financial Literacy Interest Rates: Lending and Borrowing Money Lesson!

Author Grace Under Pressure

Tags Financial Literacy, Compound Interest, Investment, Yearly Interest, Money, Personal Finance, Interest, Loans, Budget, Percent, Compound Interest Project, Compound Interest Lesson

Financial Literacy: My Party Budget- Decimals and Percentages Application

Financial Literacy: My Party Budget- Decimals and Percentages Application
Life Studies, Finance, Home Economics, Math, Percentages, Decimals, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Projects

Financial Literacy: My Party Budget- Decimals and Percentages Application Unlock mathematics’ real-world influence with this practical math project for students in grades 5-8. This tool allows students to sharpen their intermediate math skills, particularly applying percentage calculations and decimal operations to manage a budget consciously - a vital lesson in financial literacy. This versatile resource is ideal for grades 5 to 8 classrooms as well as high school special education environments where budgeting practice complements life skills training. How to Use: Give each student a party budget. You can choose to give everyone the same budget, OR this is a great way to differentiate . Give students with emerging understanding a budget of $100 (which is easy to work with) and give students who need a challenge a budget such as $240, which will result in more complex calculations. This will also stimulate discussions about budgeting in general and the challenge of planning with less money. Students need to partition their hypothetical party budget across varied cost categories like food, decorations and entertainment by employing basic percent in decimal form and understanding addition and multiplication of decimals. For example, they might decide to spend 50% of their budget on food because that is their favourite part of a party. They will calculate 50% of their total budget. This skill application brings relevance to numbers through experiential learning. You can decide if students should complete calculations by hand or if using a calculator is allowed. Also, a complete sample answer key is included that you can show to your students to demonstrate the task. Finally, students complete shopping research and choose items online or in store flyers. This fosters strategic thinking when managing limited resources. You can have a discussion about making tradeoffs (for example, choosing frozen pizza instead of fresh to have extra money for a party activity OR inviting fewer guests to have more money for party favours per person). What's Included: A total of 8 pages in PDF Format Title Page Teacher Instructions 3 Page Student Worksheets 3 Page Sample Answer Key

Author Grace Under Pressure

Tags Financial Literacy, Decimals, Percentages, Budgeting, Math Application, Budget, Real World Math, Math Project, Applied Math, Party Project

Math Project: Create your Dream Store: Decimal Calculations and Budgeting

Math Project: Create your Dream Store: Decimal Calculations and Budgeting
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. 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!

Author Grace Under Pressure

Tags Math Project, Store Design, Budget, Decimal Calculations, Group Work, Financial Literacy, Applied Math, Money, Business, Project, Budgeting Project For Highschool Students

Critical Thinking: Math in the Media: Finding Errors

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: Real-World Algebra Problems Using Substitution

Systems of Equations: Real-World Algebra Problems Using Substitution
Math, Algebra, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets

This engaging activity allows students to gain a deeper understanding of solving systems of equations (with two variables and three variables) in your middle school algebra class. Using real-life examples such as shopping, basketball games, and YouTube videos, students learn how to solve a system of equations with the substitution method. They also practice writing equations to represent word problem scenarios. There is even a system of equations with 3 variables included for students who need an extra challenge. A step-by-step sample question and a detailed answer key are included so that this activity requires no prep! Grades to Use With: This lesson is designed for students in grades 7-10 in regular middle/high school classes or students in special education high school classes who are able to access some algebra topics. Standards : CCSS8.EE.C.8b Solve systems of two linear equations in two variables algebraically, and estimate solutions by graphing the equations. Solve simple cases by inspection. For example, 3𝘹 + 2𝘺 = 5 and 3𝘹 + 2𝘺 = 6 have no solution because 3𝘹 + 2𝘺 cannot simultaneously be 5 and 6. CCSS8.EE.C.8c 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. CCSSHSA-REI.C.6 Solve systems of linear equations exactly and approximately (e.g., with graphs), focusing on pairs of linear equations in two variables. If you enjoy this math assignment, check out some other ones in my store like these: Household Budget Project: Taxes, Insurance, Loans, Groceries, and More! Decimal Operations Assessment: Add, Subtract, Multiply, and Divide Financial Literacy: Vacation Math Project

Author Grace Under Pressure

Tags Systems Of Equations, Algebra, Solving Equations, Real-life Equations, Substitution, Substitution Method, Math , Word Problems, Variables, Algebra Substitution, Real World Equations, Algebra Substitution Worksheets, Substitution Method Practice, Substitution Math Problems, Using Algebra In The Real World, Solving Systems Of Equations Real World Problems Worksheet, Substitution Problems, Substitution Word Problems Worksheet, Substitution Algebra Worksheets, Substitution Systems Of Equations Worksheet, Real Life Algebra Problems

Math Practice Simplified K - Tables & Graphs

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

Volume of Cylinders: Middle School Geometry Word Problem: Soup Cans

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

Writing and Solving Two Step Equations from Real-Life Situations

Writing and Solving Two Step Equations from Real-Life Situations
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, Applied Math, Middle School, Middle School Math, Variables, Self Assessment, Writing Two Step Equations

Math Practice Simplified L - Pre-Algebra

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

Independent & Dependent Variables in Grade 6 Math: Hockey Math

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

Math Practice Simplified I - Money & Measurement

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: Saving Up From a Part-Time Job Using Ratio Tables

Financial Literacy: Saving Up From a Part-Time Job Using Ratio Tables
Life Studies, Finance, Home Economics, Math, Graphing, Money, Fractions, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets

Here's an integrated lesson that teaches key financial literacy skills while also allowing students to practice using ratio tables and graphing them . Students get to choose an item they want to save up for that costs between $200-$300. They research the exact price and where they can buy it. Then, they use a ratio table to help calculate the sales tax on that item in their area. Next students complete two ratio tables based on hourly wages they could get for a part-time job. They graph the data from the 2 tables to see that when you are making more money per hour, you can save up for an item faster. This is good practice for plotting ordered pairs on a coordinate plane. After that, students create a new ratio table to see how many weeks they will have to work to save up for their item. Finally, they reflect on what they have learned about ratio tables, graphing, saving up, getting a part-time job, or hourly wages. A complete answer key is included! Grades to Use With: This lesson is designed to target the Common Core State Standards 6.RP.A.3.A and 6.RP.A.3.C It is perfect for a grade 6 classroom, or could be used as review and/or to teach financial literacy in a grade 7 or 8 classroom. It could be used for enrichment in a grade 5 classroom. Finally. it could be used in high school special education classes. What's Included: 5 Page PDF: Title Page, 3 Pages of Worksheets with Ratio Tables and Graphs included, Complete Answer Key If you enjoy this financial literacy activity, check out others in my store: My Budget Project for Elementary: Grades 3-6 Back to School Budget Activity Halloween Budget Activity My Party Budget: Decimals and Percentages Practice Financial Literacy: Financial Tradeoffs

Author Grace Under Pressure

Tags Ratio Tables, Ratios, Financial Literacy, Money Math, Real World Math, Saving Money, Part Time Job, Proportional Relationships, Money, Finance