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Pencil and Notebook
In this secondary mathematics activity, students solve a problem involving the combined cost of a notebook and a pencil, which can be solved by mental math. The one page activity contains one problem with the solution.
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Topics in Math
In this consumer mathematics worksheet, students explore a variety of topics in mathematics including simple interest, perimeter, area, volume, translating words into symbols, percentage problems and mortgage calculations. The fourteen...
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Biblical Arithmetic
For this secondary mathematics worksheet, students solve a Biblical riddle where they fill in the missing words for each of the numbers listed. The one page worksheet contains one problem. Solution is provided.
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Moving Circles
For this secondary mathematics worksheet, students determine which one of six circles to move to end up with four straight rows of three circles per row. The one page worksheet has one problem with the solution.
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Target
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students must determine a combination of the give target areas that will total 100. The one page worksheet has one problem. The solutions is provided.
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How are Things Lining Up
In this consumer math worksheet, students use the web to research and select a stock to buy. Students track and graph the stock’s activity over a two week period. The one page worksheet contains a blank graph and four questions. ...
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I Have aFriend Who
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, high schoolers determine the solution to a riddle involving words. The solution requires a non-traditional mathematics solution. The one page worksheet contains one problem with the solution.
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The Chess Problem
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students solve a problem in which pieces must be places on a chess board so that no three are in line. The one page worksheet contains one problem. The problem has numerous solutions, but two...
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Scrabble Problem
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students use clues to determine each word and the correct placement of each word played in a Scrabble game. The one page worksheet contains one problem. Answers are not provided.
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Women in Mathematics: History to Today
Students investigate important women in Mathematics. In this middle or high school mathematics lesson plan, students research the accomplishments of women that played an important role in the history of mathematics or women currently...
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Turning Brain Drain into Brain Gain
Students investigate the PACED system as it relates to making good decisions. In this economics lesson, students define brain drain and its effect on the community. They use the PACED idea to come up with a solution to the problem.
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Unit Pricing
Students explore unit pricing to determine the best buy for their money. In this personal finance lesson, students calculate cost per wear examples and create a list of criteria for picking clothes. Students visit a story and use their...
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Banking Services
Students analyze the banking services and complete related activities. In this banking lesson plan, students review the services available at a bank and interview people for about the banking services they use. Students shop for checking...
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Dangers of Payday Loans
Students examine the interest and penalties associated with payday loans. In this finance lesson, students identify payday loans and the dangers of short term credit. Students create their own informational PowerPoint about payday loans.
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Geometry Digital Blogging Books
Young scholars observe geometric shapes in their everyday lives. In this middle school/high school mathematics activity, students use their cell phone to record and publish their observations about the geometric shapes they encounter. ...
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Under the Bed or in the Bank?
Students explore personal finance. In this consumer /financial mathematics lesson, students compare interest rates as they explore savings.
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Critical Consumerism
Students investigate the ways companies target the teenage demographic. In this advertising lesson plan, students discuss in focus groups what they like to buy. Students also complete a related worksheet.
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LCR Math Dice Game
Pupils play a dice game with play money. In this dice game lesson, students use play money and move poker chips back and forth. Pupils practice their money math using collaborative skills. Students also roll dice to see how far they move...
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Consumer Credit: Buy Now, Pay Later, and More
Learners explore the concept of consumer credit. In this consumer credit lesson, students discuss the costs and benefits of buying with credit. Learners examine scenarios to determine the costs and benefits of using a particular method...
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Break-Even Analysis Worksheet
In this analysis worksheet, students solve accounting problems when provided with variables to be used in computations. Using data provided, students must answer questions showing they understand key terms such as fixed and variable costs.
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Math Applications
In this math applications worksheet, students solve one word problem that has two parts to it. First, they determine the expected value of a ticket for a prize. Then, student determine the fair price for the ticket purchased and explain...
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Math Applications 12
In this mortgages worksheet, students solve 2 different problems that include 2 or more parts to each one. First, they determine the total amount a couple will pay for their house, how much the cost is interest, and what portion of the...
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Month 2 Budget
In this consumer mathematics worksheet, students complete a monthly budget by completing each category on the sheet. They fill in the blanks and calculate their totals for month two.
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Month 3 Budget
In this consumer mathematics worksheet, students complete a monthly budget form by filling each of the categories. They fill in their total expenses for each category and calculate their budget for month three.