Fifth graders examine ways to save and spend money. They look at ways that people earn, save, and spend money using chapters from Tom Birdseye's Tarantula Shoes. They add and subtract decimals to fill in a worksheet entitled, "Is It a...

Students investigate U.S. currency by pretending to buy food.  In this money lesson, students discover the vocabulary and value for each U.S. coin, then add the amounts in dollars and cents of food items they wish to purchase....

In this math worksheet, young scholars solve problems involving money. The first problem has four questions that guide the student through the problem solving process. The final four problems are computation problems involving money, but...

Second graders add and subtract coins, decide which coins to use to purchase an item, and compare values of sets of coins.

A quick activity to test the knowledge of your learners on adding and subtracting with decimals. They must calculate how much Jayden spent at the store and how much money he has remaining.  

A thoroughly-written lesson plan and a plethora of worksheets about integers comprise this resource. Neophyte number crunchers learn to recognize integers, add and subtract them, and apply the concepts to the designing of a personal...

Young learners practice addition and subtraction to solve problems. They use a webquest application to model how to solve math problems using pictures, words and numbers, and also practice using multiplication and division.

Primary graders develop strategies to assist them with addition and subtraction. They discover number combinations and numerical facts which enable them to add and subtract more effectively. Students use these techniques to complete...

Students practice adding and subtracting numbers with decimals. In this decimals lesson plan, students use grid paper and money to learn how to add and subtract decimals.

Young mathematicians research and discuss real world math word problems and ways in which they apply math concepts in their everyday lives. They create a storyboard of a math word problem from which they create a slide for a multi-media...

Second graders explore commerce by practicing monetary transactions. In this consumer math lesson, 2nd graders practice using math functions to add and subtract different amounts of money. Students identify the different monetary units...

Students practice making change, and adding and subtracting money. In this money lesson plan, students listen to a reading of The Big Buck Adventure by Shelley Gil. They access teacher assigned web sites to practice making change, adding...

Third graders work with money values and making purchases. In this money lesson, 3rd graders listen to Donna Guthrie's book, Real World Math: Money and Other Numbers In Your Life. They make money cookies either with a recipe or with...

Learners solve equations with negative numbers. In this addition and subtraction lesson, students review how to add and subtract with positive and negative numbers on a number line. Learners discuss the outcomes of adding two negative...

Fifth graders discover how saving money can apply to their lives. In this personal finance lesson, 5th graders use the book The Leaves in October, as a conversation starter on income, savings and setting goals. Students explore the...

Second graders investigate the concept of developing a budget. In this financial awareness instructional activity, 2nd graders read the book The Case of the Shrunken Allowance and brainstorm ways they can save and budget money. Students...

Students explore consumer math by participating in estimate exercises. In this currency lesson plan, students identify and define each piece of U.S. currency and their value to the monetary system. Students complete several money...

Fourth graders add and subtract decimals as they use a table to solve budget based problems.

Second graders access prior knowledge of addition and subtraction using two-digit numbers and calculate easily with them. In this three-digit addition instructional activity, 2nd graders learn to add and subtract three-digit numbers with...

Young scholars discuss how to spend money wisely. For this consumer math lesson, students read the book, Mr. Popper's Penguins and discuss how much it costs to take care of a pet. Young scholars complete a worksheet to calculate the...

Eighth graders review adding and subtracting of integers. The class makes a number line from -10 to 10 and practice adding and subtracting by "acting out" the math problems. Students play a card game using the number cards from a regular...

In this multiple choice worksheet, learners read short word problems and add or subtract to determine how much money is represented in each problem.

Not only will your young Spanish speakers develop shopping/ money vocabulary, they'll practice basic math as well! This plan will take no longer than 10-15 minutes and just has learners look at different products and do simple math. If...

Upper graders add and subtract decimals, using concrete objects and story problems. Note: The Concentration Cards and Homework assignment link at the bottom of the plan doesn't work.