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Shopping for a Party
Second graders produce a budget for a party. In this money management lesson plan, 2nd graders create a budget for an imaginary party they will have based on a $20.00 limit. Students observe a video clip in class discussing budgets.
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Estimation
Third graders practice using money. In this estimation instructional activity, 3rd graders show their ability to figure out the cost of lunch. Students then set up a "store" and students choose the products and estmate the cost. Students...
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Using Inequalities to Solve Problems
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students use inequalities to solve verbal problems. The one page worksheet contains a combination of seven multiple choice and free response questions. Answers are included
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Buying Protein Bars and Magazines
Packing for a trip? This activity allows learners to decide how many magazines and protein bars they can buy with twenty dollars. They can organize their work in a chart to track how many items they can purchase. There are two different...
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Percents and Money
In this algebra activity, students rewrite word problems using algebraic symbols. They solve for the amount of population or money over a period of time. There are 10 questions with an answer key.
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Money Madness
Second graders review coins and their values. In this coin recognition lesson, 2nd graders review the coin values as they read 'Smart' by Shel Silverstein. Students use class computer demonstrations to identify the coin's names, worth,...
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You're the Cashier!
Third graders use manipulatives and computers to count back change from amounts up to $5.00.
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Dollar Word
Students review the value of coins prior to adding up values to equal one dollar. Letters of the alphabet are assigned monetary values and students use calculators to add up the value of a word. Students work with a partner to try and...
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Cheap or Expensive?
For this ESL money worksheet, students will focus on the terms cheap and expensive. Students will analyze 6 pictures and choose the correct answer as to the approximate cost of each.
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Math Word Problems
In this math word problems worksheet, students complete addition, subtraction, and money word problems. Students complete 6 problems total.
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Topic 3.5 & 3.6: Linear Programming
In this linear programming worksheet, high schoolers define variables and write a system of inequalities for the given situation. They model the solution through graphing. This two-page worksheet contains six multi-step word problems.
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Word Problems
In this mathematics activity, 5th graders solve a number of word problems by selecting the best answer for each. They read each problem and fill in the bubble next to the answer selected.
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A Fraction of the Cost
Students use various coin denominations to explore the concept of fractions. They demonstrate an understanding of the fractions 1/2 ($.50), 1/4 ($.25), 10ths ($.10) and 20ths ($.05) by using fraction circle pieces to create whole units...
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Reporter Worksheet
In this math worksheet, 3rd graders tell the value of American coins. They count the number of each coin in the illustration. Students tell the value of a dollar and the number of dollars in the illustration. Links for coin lessons are...
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Using Multiplication to Solve Problems
In this multiplication worksheet, students complete a total of 10 multiple choice questions, clicking on a link to print page or view answers.
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Going to the Zoo- Numeracy Practice
In this set of numeracy practice worksheets, students complete 6 pages of mixed practice based on a trip to the zoo. They complete problems that include the use of money, measurement, time, counting and comparison.
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Modeling with a Linear Function
Here is a well-designed resource that provides five yes-or-no questions which model different situations with linear functions. It makes a good pre-test for the beginning of the unit. The purpose is to elicit common misconceptions of...
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All My Sons: Themes (For the Most Part) Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension activity, learners respond to 5 multiple choice questions based on the themes of All My Sons. Students may submit their answers to be scored on this timed quiz.
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Books, Books, Books
In this consumer math challenge activity, students solve problems using the titles and prices of books at a book fair. Students solve 4 problems.
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Piggy Pockets
Second graders determine when estimates and exact totals are appropriate in dealing with money. They simulate keeping a checking account over a period of time and keep a checkbook ledger to record deposits and expenses.
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Allowance Time
Students complete a worksheet in which they determine ways of using coins to make the value of $1.00.
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Budget Making
Students develop a budget for spending and saving. For this economics lesson, students create a budget based on personal, family and government income. They discuss jobs at home and allowances. They discuss how they manage their money...
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What's Missing Here? - Necessary Information
Take your third graders' problem-solving skills to the next level. Six word problems need a solution, but they aren't solvable in their current forms. Learners explain the piece of missing information that they need to solve the word...
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Stock Swaps, Variation 3
More on the fictitious takeover of the Apple Corporation by Microsoft. For this scenario, Microsoft has $28.00 per share to spare, so how many do they need to offer to make an even trade? This is an engaging problem to solve when...