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8th Grade Word Problems
Provide eighth graders with word problems that involve geometry, functions, and complex algebraic concepts. These worksheets bridge the gap to high school mathematics. Use them to ensure readiness and build confidence.
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Term 2 Critical Thinking: Morning Work Warm-Ups: 60 More Days!
Social Studies, Resources for Teachers, Math, ELA, Science, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities
Do you need some new activities for your middle school homeroom class with 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th grade students? Do you want a consistent routine to start your day on a good note of learning and fun? I have the full-term morning work powerpoint presentation just for you! THIS IS THE TERM 2 SLIDESHOW This presentation is a helpful tool to use as your morning routine with any middle school students! Students can use a special notebook for this task or they could use whiteboards, or whatever routine is best for your group. This editable powerpoint presentation has activities for each weekday with enough slides for one whole term (60 days of school). The slides are completely editable, so you can use them as a template and make more for future semesters. You can also ask students (especially early finishers) to help make extra slides. What are the Daily Categories? Math Monday: Mondays are for math! Students can review tons of intermediate math skills with fun word problems and puzzles that cover topics like ratios, money, area, and more! Trivia Tuesday; Tuesdays are for Trivia! Students will be asked questions about science, social studies, financial literacy and more! These will be great discussion starters too! Would You Rather Wednesday: This is a great way to practice speaking and listening skills. Students will be given two options and have to share their choice and their reasons and justifications. Thesaurus Thursday: Thursdays are for expanding vocabulary as students think of synonyms for boring words. Focus Friday: Fridays are for puzzles as students solve brain teasers and logic puzzles! Grades to Use With: These morning work slides are designed for students in 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade. What's Included: An editable PowerPoint with 63 slides Title Page 12 Math Monday 12 Trivia Tuesday 12 Would You Rather Wednesday 12 Thesaurus Thursday 12 Focus Friday 2 Page Answer Key If you want another term (60 days) of this routine, check it out here!
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Tags Critical Thinking, Morning Work, Warm-ups, Vocabulary, Math, Homeroom, Classroom Routine, Middle School, Middle School Homeroom, Homeroom Activities
Multiplying and Dividing Integers Rules: Handout 6th 7th Grade Math
Math, Number Lines, Multiplication and Division, Division, Numbers, Multiplication, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Outlines
Do you need a single cheat sheet or succinct handout for your multiplying and dividing integers unit? This page has it all in one place: perfect for your students to refer back to again and again throughout multiple lessons. It includes real-world examples of each integer rule for multiplication and division so students can start to understand why you apply each rule! How to Use: Use this handout at the beginning of your unit to introduce the ideas behind the integer rules for multiplication and division. Have your students complete the sample questions as a quick assessment or homework task. Remind your students to refer back to this sheet when they are unsure about integer rules. Even allow some (or all) of your students to use it as a reminder/aid during the unit test! Three Parts: - Visual & colour coded cheat sheet - Sample real-life scenarios to demonstrate each rule (even why negative times negative is a positive!) [For example: You owe some friends $6 each. If 2 friends take those debts away: -2 x -$6 = +$12 You have $12 more.] - 15 Practice questions If you enjoy this product, check out my Adding and Subtracting Integers Math Stations! There are five different stations with a variety of integer activities from word problems, to a game, and real-world math activities. Grades to Use With: This handout is perfect for the middle grades (5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade) when you are introducing integer rules for operations with integers. It could also be useful in a high school special education classroom. What's Included: 2 Page PDF: Title Page and One-Page Student Handout and Worksheet Standards: 6th and 7th Grade Number System: Understand integers and how to perform operations with them. Check out my store Grace Under Pressure for dozens more math ideas!
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Tags Integers, Multiplying Integers, Dividing Integers, Middle School Math, Cheat Sheet, Handout, Dividing Integers Worksheet, Multiplying Integers Worksheet, Integer Rules
Grocery Shopping Math – Financial Literacy Grades 5-8 Price Comparison
Special Resources, Life Studies, Life Skills, Math, Percentages, Decimals, Money, Multiplication and Division, Multiplication, Home Economics, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Worksheets
This real-life math lesson for students in grades 5-8 will help show your class how many of the skills they have been learning will come in handy in their everyday lives at the grocery store when they are trying to find the best deal and stick to a food budget. With inflation rising and grocery prices sky-rocketing, help your students spot a good deal among all the confusing offers! This lesson has eight grocery store scenarios for your students to evaluate and find the best deal. They need to use the following skills: Unit Price: What is the cost of one if it's 2 for $7 or 4 for $13? % Discount: This item is normally $4, but with a store card, it's 20% off today. Rounding: Most grocery items are .99- make sure to round up to a whole number for easier calculations. Critical Thinking: Is it better to buy two to get the deal if you only need one? Financial Literacy: Learning how to read all of these kinds of offers is an important part of sticking to a budget. Life Skills: Grocery shopping is a crucial life skill! Grades to Use With: This lesson is designed for students in grades 5-8 who are learning about decimal place value, ratios and rates, and basic operations using decimals. It could also be used in middle or high school special education classrooms or family and consumer sciences classes. What's Included: 7-Page PDF Title Page 4-Page Student Worksheet Answer Key If you enjoy this product, check out other applied math activities in my store: Grace Under Pressure Wave Pool Problem: Pre-Algebra Skills: Expressions, Tables, and Graphs: Real-Life Application Butter Tart Recipe Activity: Multiplication and Addition of Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions Gingerbread Math: Decimals, Fractions, and Percentages Using Tenths Equivalent Fractions Practice in a set of 5 Stations or Centers
Author Grace Under Pressure
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Tags Money Math, Financial Literacy, Budget, Inflation, Decimals, Percent, Real Life Math, Grocery, Price Comparisons, Spot A Deal
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
Financial Literacy Vacation Math Project: Budgeting and Percentages
Life Studies, Math, Time, Decimals, Money, Measurements, Finance, Home Economics, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Projects
This Financial Literacy: Vacation Math Project will get students excited about using math skills in everyday life to plan something fun: a vacation! It's a great math project to use before summer vacation or anytime you want to incorporate financial literacy into your curriculum! They will plan a personal vacation including a flight, hotel, some kind of transportation, food, local attractions, shopping and insurance. You can assign your students different budgets, vacation dates, and durations to be able to differentiate, or you can give each student the same constraints. Students will practice making trade-offs to stick within their budget. Six word problems involving time zones, suitcase weight, taxes & fees, elapsed time, and travel speed are also included. Student Instructions: First, choose a destination: _______________________ How far from your hometown is it? ____________________ How many time zones away from you is it? _________________ Now, research all of the costs involved in your vacation. Make sure to be specific and include all of the taxes and fees in each category too. Grades to Use With: This project is great for the middle grades (5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade) when students are learning about operations with decimals, percentages, time zones, and speed calculations- which are a form of unit rate. It could also work well in a high school special education classroom. What's Included: 6 page PDF including: Title Page Teacher Instructions and Answer Key Planning Page Final Budget Page 2 Pages of Problem Solving Questions Standards: Grade 5 Numbers in Base Ten Complete the four operations with decimals to the hundredths. Grade 6 Ratios and Proportional Relationships Find a percentage of a number. Use ratios to convert measurements. Mathematical Practice Standard Number 4: Model with mathematics to solve everyday problems. For similar resources and other engaging resources, you can visit my store here!
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Tags Financial Literacy, Applied Math, Math Project, Word Problems, Time Zones, Budget, Grade 6 Math, Budgeting Math, Real World Math, Vacation Project
Systems of Equations – Word Problems by Substitution
Math, Algebra, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets
This engaging math activity allows high school students in grades 8-11 to gain a realistic understanding of solving systems of equations (with two variables and even three variables) using the substitution method. Using real-life examples including shopping, basketball scores, and even YouTube videos, your students learn a simple algebraic method of solving a system of equations: the substitution method. They also gain practice writing simple equations with variables to represent real-life word problem scenarios. There is even a more challenging system of equations with three variables included for your students who can handle an extra challenge: this one is so satisfying once they figure out how to solve it! A step-by-step sample problem that you can use as a teaching aid and a complete answer key are also included so that this lesson requires no prep! Grades to Use With: This lesson is designed for students in grades 8-11 in regular middle or high school math classes. It may also be used with students in high school special education classes who are able to access some algebra topics. Standards: CCSS8.EE.C.8b Algebraically solve systems of equations with two equations and two variables. CCSS8.EE.C.8c Solve realistic and mathematical problems involving two linear equations with two variables. CCSSHSA-REI.C.6 Solve systems of linear equations exactly (focusing on pairs of linear equations with two variables). What's Included: A total of 5 pages in PDF Format: 3 page worksheet with step-by-step sample question 2 page answer key If you enjoy this math assignment, check out other real-world math activities in my store: Household Budget Project: Taxes, Insurance, Loans, Groceries, and More! Decimal Operations Assessment: Add, Subtract, Multiply, and Divide Financial Literacy: Vacation Math Project Two Step Equations Worksheet: Real-World Two Step Equations Exponent Board Game: A Great Way to Practice Using Exponents Algebra: Modelling Equations Visual Balance Scale Worksheet
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Tags Systems Of Equations, Algebra, Solving Equations, Real-life Equations, Substitution, Substitution Method, Algebra Substitution, Systems Of Equations Word Problems, Systems Of Equations Worksheet
Drawing Nets for 3-D Objects: Applied & Real-World Math 6th 7th 8th
Math, Geometry, Measurements, Grade 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets, Activities
Here is an 8th grade math lesson that incorporates Indigenous cultural learning along with math skills for calculating surface area and volume, drawing different views of 3-D objects, and constructing nets for 3-D objects. Students will learn about indigenous bentwood boxes and practice drawing nets of these items to help calculate surface area and volume in real-world scenarios. How to Use: Print four pages of worksheets for each student. Go through the first page together to learn about bentwood boxes. Either show the video and webpages to the whole class or let students complete research in pairs or small groups. They must sketch at least one bentwood box and take some notes. Next, students complete calculations with the sample red box. NOTE: Assume the lid sits ON the sides (and does not cover the sides) like a true bentwood box. I have only used right angles here, which is not completely realistic for a bentwood box, but is appropriate for this level of math. The sides of the lid would have to be thick for this to work in real life. Students calculate the volume and surface area of the box and consider how capacity is different than volume in this case. On pages three and four, students draw nets for the three pieces of the bentwood box and use a simple scale (1 grid square = 8cm). Remind them that the box’s sides are made from one continuous piece of wood that is scored and bent. Finally, students can create a design on their net. See if they can determine what way the pieces fit together to ensure their design is oriented correctly. This is a great way to apply geometry learning to a real-life task, and it incorporates indigenous culture into your math classroom. Grades to Use With: This lesson was specifically designed for British Columbia Mathematics 8 curriculum, but it can work in any classroom that is learning about surface area, volume, and nets of 3-D shapes in grades 6, 7, or 8. What's Included: 6-Page PDF: Ready to Print and Use! - Teacher Instructions - Learn about Bentwood Boxes Handout - Calculating Volume & Surface Area Worksheet - Drawing Nets Worksheets - Complete Answer Key
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Tags Nets, Geometry Nets, 3-d Objects, Bentwood Boxes, First Peoples Principles, Applied Math, Real World Math, Middle School Math, Middle School Geometry, Surface Area
Large Number Place Value: Comparing Countries with Decimal Millions and Billions
Social Studies, Geography, Math, Addition and Subtraction, Subtraction, Decimals, Place Value, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets
This engaging place value activity helps reinforce place value skills to the billions using the populations of countries around the world. It is an interesting and relevant way for students in the intermediate or middle school grades (grade 4, grade 5, grade 6, grade 7, or grade 8), and it could easily tie in with your social studies curriculum. If students have individual devices and internet access, they can search for the populations of the countries independently. If not, you could find the populations and then read them aloud for students to record- which is actually a great way to practice place value skills too! Then students will need to work with the numbers: rounding, ordering, estimating, and calculating. This activity can work well when completed in partners, small groups, or independently- it could even be a homework task! Grades to Use With: This activity works well in the middle grades (from grades 4-8) or in a high school special education classroom. How to Use: Students need to find the populations of 10 countries: Turkey, Chile, Brazil, China, Canada, United States, Israel, Iceland, Ethiopia, and Mexico. They write each population in standard form and then round to decimal millions (for example 37.2 million). Next, they write the countries' populations in order from smallest to largest and answer some questions that compare the populations. They also write three of the populations in expanded form, and calculate the exact difference between two of the countries- all great ways to practice place value in real world tasks! What's Included: A total of 3 pages: Title Page Two-Page Worksheet in PDF Format: Ready for you to print and use immediately! Standards: CCSS4.NBT.A.2 Place Value Skills: Expanded Form, Comparing Numbers CCSS4.NBT.A.3 Place Value Skills: Rounding Numbers to Any Place Value Spot CCSS5.NBT.A.1 Place Value Skills: Understanding the Relationship Between Place Value Spots
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Tags Place Value, Rounding, Ordering, Expanded Form, Large Numbers, Population, World Geography, Applied Math, Word Problems, Place Value Millions
Decimal Operations Assessment: Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide
Math, Addition and Subtraction, Addition, Decimals, Multiplication and Division, Multiplication, Division, Subtraction, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Decimal Operations Assessment : Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide (with answer key) Do you need a quick and valid assessment for your decimal operations unit? Do you want to encourage your students to estimate before they calculate? Here is the math quiz for you! This 2-page decimal operations math quiz assesses the following topics Addition of decimals Subtraction of decimals Multiplication of decimals Division of decimals How to Use: The first page requires students not only to complete computations, but also to estimate their solutions before starting out. Half of the marks are given for successful estimations. This encourages students to develop estimation skills which can greatly help in identifying potential calculation errors. The second page contains word problems (worth 10 marks) that increase in complexity. These cover real-world scenarios such as unit price computation, tax calculations, evaluating sale prices and dealing with multiple operations simultaneously. These word problems aim to assess deeper levels of comprehension and application of decimal operation skills. What's Included: 5 Page PDF ready to print! Teacher Instructions 2 page decimal operations quiz 2 page complete answer key for easy marking Grades to Use With: This math quiz is designed for students in grades 5-8 who are first learning about decimal operations or reviewing this skill. The word problems also tie in with grade 6 learning standards about unit rates. This activity could also be used in high school special education classes. If you enjoy this applied math activity, check out others in my store: Grocery Game: Estimating, Adding, Multiplying Decimals Grocery Shopping Price Comparisons: Financial Literacy and Money Math Wave Pool Problem: Pre-Algebra Skills: Expressions, Tables, and Graphs: Real-Life Application Butter Tart Recipe Activity: Multiplication and Addition of Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions Gingerbread Math: Decimals, Fractions, and Percentages Using Tenths Equivalent Fractions Practice in a set of 5 Stations or Centers
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Decimal Operations, Assessment, Problem Solving, Estimating, Multiplying Decimals, Adding Decimals, Math Quiz, Decimal Quiz, Decimal Operations Quiz, Unit Rate
Percent Less Than One & More Than a Hundred: Decimal Percent Worksheet
Math, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Percentages, Decimals, Grade 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Word Problems
Here are no-prep Real-World Decimal Percent word problem worksheets that show your students in 7th, 8th or 9th grade realistic scenarios that need the use of percentages less than one (for example, 0.5%) and percentages more than one hundred (for example, 250%) to solve. From measuring and comparing population growth to deciphering medical statistics to bookkeeping for small businesses- people use information about decimal percentages in our daily lives without even noticing it! Your Students Will: Learn from a sample scenario involving house price appreciation. Solve real-world decimal percent word problems involving interest rates, growth rates, medical statistics, salary raises, and more! Self-assess their skills with a simple self-assessment scale. How to Use: Print 4 pages of worksheets for each student Go through the sample problem together, ensuring students know how to convert percentages into decimals for easy calculations. Let students work in pairs or small groups on the word problems. Students self-assess their skills using a simple scale. Have students come up and share their solution methods when you review the questions as a class. A complete answer key is included. Math Skills Required: Converting percents less than one and more than one hundred into decimals. Completing calculations using the four operations, large numbers, and decimal percents. Using mental math and estimation skills to check the reasonableness of answers. Grades to Use With : These worksheets are perfect for students in 7th, 8th and 9th grade who are learning about (or reviewing) proportional relationships- specifically more complicated percents. They are a great way for students to practice solving real-world math word problems. The worksheets could also be used in high school special education classes where appropriate. What's Included: 6-Page PDF: Ready to Print and Use! Teacher Instructions Student Handout with Vocabulary and Sample Scenario 3 Pages of Student Worksheets with Word Problems and Self-Assessment Complete Answer Key
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Tags Decimal Percent, Percent Less Than One, Percent More Than One Hundred, Percent Word Problems, 7th Grade Percent, 8th Grade Percent, Percentages, Real World Math, 9th Grade Percent
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
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
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
Critical Thinking: Math in Media- Real World Middle School Math Task
Social Studies, History, Psychology, Math, Statistics, Place Value, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities
Critical Thinking: Math in the Media: Finding Errors Witness your students transform into math detectives with this fun educational tool! Students can practice both math skills and media literacy at the same time as they read real headlines and try to decide if they make sense mathematically. This unique teaching resource uses real headlines and quotes taken directly from various media sources. It presents learners with an opportunity to scrutinize these bits of information for mathematical inaccuracies. How to Use: Teachers can project these pages on an interactive whiteboard or print them out as worksheets—providing flexibility to adapt the delivery according to classroom needs or personal preferences. Allow students to work together in small groups or pairs to look at the headlines and decide if there are any math errors. Students need to explain what the error is if they find one. Topics covered include large numbers, percentages, and large number multiplication (in the millions). Come back together as a class to discuss and share ideas. You could have individual students come up to the board to explain their thought process and strategies. You could use several headlines in one lesson, or use them one at a time as a warm-up or hook for your math class. An extension is provided for students to find (or create) their own headlines. You could have each student do this and present one each day for several weeks. Grades to Use With: These are designed to be used in middle school classrooms in grades 6-9 to enhance media literacy, critical thinking skills, and application of math skills. Math skills used include percentages, large numbers, and decimal millions. What's Included: A total of 10 pages: Title Page Instruction Page 6 Headlines (one per page): 4 have errors and 2 do not Extension Page: Find your own headline! Answer Key
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Tags Critical Thinking, Percentage, Large Numbers, Word Problems, Math, Media, Media Literacy, Applied Math, Real World Math, Math Prompt
20 Logic Puzzles for Grades 5-8
STEM, Math, Science, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Games, Activities, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Quizzes, Word Problems, Worksheets & Printables
Unlocking Logic: 20 Engaging Puzzles for Grades 5–8 is an entertaining and difficult set of brainteasers created to help middle school students improve their reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. There are 20 different puzzles in this ebook, such as logic grids, magic squares, numerical patterns, riddles, code-breaking, spatial thinking, and more. Every puzzle is designed to pique students' interest and promote original thought, which makes it ideal for early finishers, homework, enrichment, and classroom use. In order to engage a diverse variety of learners and facilitate flexible use across grades 5–8, the puzzles vary in difficulty and style. Pupils are urged to work alone or in groups, experiment with different approaches, and develop resilience by tackling problems carefully. To facilitate guided conversation and self-checking, a complete answer key is supplied. Whether you're a teacher looking to inspire your class or a parent wanting to support logical thinking at home, this ebook is the perfect companion for building sharp minds—one puzzle at a time!
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Tags Riddle, Logic, Puzzle, Quiz, Grade 5
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
BC Grade 8 Math: Full-Year 8th Grade Real World Math Worksheets
Math, Number Lines, Percentages, Algebra, Decimals, Fractions, Geometry, Measurements, Statistics, Multiplication and Division, Grade 7, 8, 9, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems
Grade 8 Math: Full Year of Worksheets, Games, and Projects: Do you need some new & engaging real-world math worksheets, games and projects for your 8th grade math class? If you want to add a fun and relevance to your grade 8 math program in British Columbia , Canada or beyond, this is the full-year math resource for you! This full-year 100-page PDF is full of real-life applications , math stations , fun games , quick assessments , and math projects that match up with every single Learning Outcome in the BC Math 8 curriculum. How to Use: This is a supplemental curriculum and is designed to be used alongside your regular textbook lessons. First teach your students the basics, and then you can use these applied math projects, worksheets, and games to show how the math learned in class can be applied to useful everyday situations! There is at least one math task for each learning standard. My students love seeing how they can use statistics to explore hourly wages, or apply what they know about the Pythagorean Theorem to solve everyday problems. Many of the tasks include financial literacy learning , because that is a great way to make math meaningful and useful in the real world! Here are the topics covered: Square & Cube Roots Perfect Squares & Cubes Percents Less Than One or Greater Than One Hundred Proportional Relationships (rates, ratios, percent) Fraction Operations Discrete Linear Relationships Write & Evaluate Expressions Two-Step Equations Surface Area & Volume of 3-D Shapes Pythagorean Theorem Nets of 3-D Objects Central Tendency (mean, median & mode) Theoretical Probability Financial Literacy Grades to Use With: This product is specially designed for Grade 8 math classes in the province of British Columbia, Canada . However, the PDF is full of math tasks that meet 7th & 8th grade common core standards, so it could easily be used in many classrooms! What's Included: 100-Page PDF with over 20 Different Activities Where applicable, Answer Keys are included If you enjoy this product, check out my other full-year supplemental math curriculums: BC Grade 4 Math Full-Year Supplemental Math Activities BC Grade 5 Math Full-Year Supplemental Math Activities BC Grade 6 Math Full-Year Supplemental Math Activities BC Grade 7 Math Full-Year Supplemental Math Activities
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Create Your Dream Store – Decimal Math Project
Life Studies, Math, Addition and Subtraction, Addition, Decimals, Money, Finance, Business, Career, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Projects
This is an engaging math project that lets students apply math skills to a realistic situation: opening their own store! Grades to Use With: This project is perfect to use with your middle grades students in grades 5-8. It could also be a great addition to a high school life skills class studying finance, business, or careers. How to Use: Each of your students has won $2,000,000 in the lottery, and they are going to use it to open their very own store! They create a budget for a new business venture by considering the costs to rent a commercial storefront in your area, pay employees, and buy all of the supplies and stock they will need. They can do research on the internet to find out the prices of rental properties and the supplies they will need. They can do decimal calculations by hand or with a calculator. This will include adding decimals and multiplying decimals. Extension: Students who finish early can create an advertisement to attract customers to their new store. You could even have a day where each student presents their unique store idea to the class. What's Included: A total of 5 pages: Title Page and 4 page PDF assignment Standards: CCSS5.NBT.B.7 Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals to hundredths, using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method and explain the reasoning used. CCSS7.NS.A.3 Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving the four operations with rational numbers. If you enjoy this math project, check out some other options in my store: Math in the Real World: Personal Math Research Project for STEM, Enrichment, or Early Finishers Financial Literacy: Household Budget Project: Taxes, Insurance, Loans, Rent, Groceries and More!
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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
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Tags Financial Literacy, Trade-offs, Critical Thinking, Budget, Money, Life Skills, Real World Math, Finance, Planning, Personal Finance
Real-World Pythagorean Theorem Word Problems Pythagoras 8th 9th Grade
Math, Measurements, Geometry, Grade 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Word Problems
Here are real-world and no-prep Pythagorean Theorem word problem worksheets for students in 8th or 9th grade. We use and calculate with information about right triangles & the Pythagorean Theorem in our daily lives- these word problems show students realistic situations where they can apply the Pythagorean Theorem! Traditionally, teaching the Pythagorean Theorem can be dry and mostly about memorizing the formula. This lesson will show your students why understanding right triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem matters for their everyday lives. It answers the question, "When will we use this in our lives?" For each realistic everyday scenario, students will draw a triangle diagram and calculate the answer using the Pythagorean Theorem. At the end of the lesson, students get to write their own word problem and self-assess their skills. How to Use: Use these Pythagorean Theorem worksheets after you have taught your students the basics of the Pythagorean Theorem. Print three pages of worksheets for each student and exit tickets for the whole class. Let students work in pairs or small groups on the word problems. For each word problem, they should draw a diagram and calculate an exact answer using the Pythagorean Theorem. Students will create their own word problem and trade with a friend. Students reflect on when understanding right triangles can be helpful in their lives. At the end, hand out exit ticket self-assessment slips to see where your students need more support. Grades to Use With : These worksheets are designed for students in 8th & 9th grade who are learning about right triangles & the Pythagorean Theorem. They are a good way to incorporate real-world math into your program. The worksheets could be used in high school special education classes where appropriate. What's Included: 6-Page PDF: Ready to Print and Use! Teacher Instructions 2-Page Student Word Problem Worksheet 1-Page Student Reflection Worksheet Student Exit Tickets Complete Answer Key
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Financial Literacy – Bank Statement & Credit Card Bill
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
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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
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Percent Word Problems – Tipping & Gratuities Math
Life Studies, Home Economics, Special Resources, Life Skills, Math, Multiplication, Multiplication and Division, Percentages, Money, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Tipping is becoming more and more common and the amount you are expected to tip is increasing too. Make sure your students understand what tipping is and how to calculate a tip- useful life skills! Here’s a ready-to-print real-life percent math lesson for middle school students (in grades 6-9) or special education or life skills classes in a high school setting. Teach your class all about tipping culture and tips in both Canada and the United States. Why do people tip or give certain people a gratuity? What places do we tip? What places do we not? Has tipping been increasing recently ("tip-flation")? Show students how the math skills and concepts that they have been learning in class (percentages, decimals, division, fractions) can be useful in their everyday lives! How to Use: 1. The first page is a handout that you complete with your students (with fill-in-the-blanks) to teach them the ins and outs of tipping: where and when you do it, etc. 2. The second page teaches students two simple methods of calculating tips (using well-known percentage benchmarks OR multiplying the price by a percentage written in decimal form). Encourage your students to determine a third method they could use. 3. After that, there are 7 practice word problems of realistic tipping situations that your students can complete. From tipping for a meal to paying at a salon, or even calculating tax AND tip together, your students will get a lot of real-life practice completing these problems in small groups or own their own. 4. To finish, you can have a class discussion about tipping in general and what your students think about our system. What's Included: 6 Page PDF - Teacher Instructions - Handout with Fill-in-the-Blanks about Tipping - 3-Page Worksheet and Written Reflection - COMPLETE ANSWER KEY INCLUDED If you want more practice working with tips try these two products: Fractions for Calculating Taxes, Tips and Sales Percents for Calculating Taxes, Tips, and Sales
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Tags Percent Word Problems, Tip, Tipping, Gratuity, How To Tip, How To Calculate A Tip, Financial Literacy, Life Skills, Personal Finance, Word Problems
6th Grade Inequality Matching Game – 32 Cards
Algebra, Math, Number Lines, Grade 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Games
Teaching your students about how to write and evaluate inequalities in algebra can sometimes end up being a bit dry. Try adding this game to your algebra unit to bring a little movement and collaboration to your classroom. It's a super simple game: just print the cards and cut them out. There are 32 cards in 16 pairs. Deal one card to each student in your class. They should spend half a minute looking at their card and thinking of other ways it could be represented. For example, if they have a number line: what inequality does it show? If they have an inequality, could it be simplified? Then, all the students get up and move around the room (SILENTLY!). They can use gestures while looking at each others' cards and trying to find their match. Pairs move to the side of the room until everyone is matched up. It's that simple! Of course, you could also use these cards for a standard memory game where you flip two cards at a time and try to find matches. I have also included a second set of cards that have pairs of fractions and decimals (for example 1/20 and 0.05). Grades to Use With: These cards are designed to target the standard 6EE.B.8 in grade six classrooms, but they could also be an excellent quick review in grades 7 and 8! What's Included: 9 Page PDF: Title/Instruction Page 4 Pages of Inequality Cards 4 Pages of Fractions and Decimal Cards If you enjoy this product, check out other 6th Grade Algebra Activities in my store: Pre-Algebra Problem: The Wave Pool with Expressions, Tables, and Graphs Algebra: Modelling Equations: Visual Balance Scale Worksheet Exponent Board Game Independent and Dependent Variables in 6th Grade Math: Hockey Math Middle School Math Stations: Early Algebra
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