Students solve problems by identifying the percent of area under the curve. In this statistics lesson, students discuss z-scores as they calculate the different percentages under the bell curve. They calculate the standard deviation.

Students interpret the stock market. They pick preferable stocks based on price to earnings ratios listed in the quotes. They practice using fractions and decimals to calculate the cost of selling and buying various stocks using...

In this online interactive math skills instructional activity, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding percents. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

A two-part instructional activity immerses young statisticians in the concept of probability. On the first day, will conduct experiments with a two-colored coin and learn how to write probabilities as fractions, ratios, and percentages....

In this mental methods worksheet, students determine the correct answer when multiplying fractions, percents and decimals. They use mental math to solve problems.

In this probability worksheet, students calculate the probability of given situations. They complete compound probability of independent events. This one-page worksheet contains six problems.

Students explore the topic of statistics with M and Ms. In this math lesson plan, students use candy pieces to sort and gather information needed to create a bar graph. This lesson can be adapted to accommodate students in grades 1-12.

Students experiment to determine the composition of ocean water. In this ocean water composition lesson, students color in a grid that shows the percentage of each of the components of ocean water which include chloride, sodium, sulfate,...

Students complete a unit of lessons on the relationships between decimals, whole numbers, and fractions. They use paper strips to solve fraction problems, view and solve examples, and use calculators to convert fractions into decimal...

Students examine the local and national election process. In groups, they brainstorm a list of the issues important to them and compare them to an overall list of issues present in the election. They analyze graphs and complete...

In this computing discounts worksheet, learners with a partner problem solve and calculate the answers to ten word problems and mathematical equations involving sales price, discounts, percents and decimals.

Ninth graders explore the concept of mixture problems. In this mixture problem lesson, 9th graders use beads to resemble liquids. Students mix different amounts of beads to create different percentages of mixtures.

Pupils discuss the concept of power and the meaning of watts.  In this experimental lesson students divide into groups, record data and calculate the results. 

In this statistics worksheet, statisticians construct a stem-plot and answer questions regarding the shape of the distribution, standard deviation, and outliers.

In this math activity, students solve 4 story problems which pertain to after-Christmas shopping. Students will calculate prices of items on sale, figure out the best deals and solve percentage-off problems.

Eighth graders, in groups, go on an imaginary field trip to Miami Seaquarium and figure out what the total cost of the trip would be.

In this math worksheet, 6th graders practice calculating percentages by solving 20 word problems. Prior knowledge of percentages is assumed as there are no examples or instructions.

In this money management learning exercise, students examine an advertisement for a bike and respond to 3 questions that require them to calculate percentages

Students identify ratios to compare quantities and understand proportions. In this math lesson plan, students work in groups and use facts from the Holocaust to calculate ratios and percentages.

Students explore the ways that taxes are levied based on taxable income. They analyze how a new series of tax cuts might affect people of different income levels and their tax rates.

You're going to wish you had a watermelon for this lesson! Class members read about watermelons and make a salad in class to sample. They also perform estimates, measurements and calculations on a watermelon. They predict what percentage...

For this circle graph worksheet, students complete problems involving many circle graphs including a compass rose, degrees, and more. Students complete 7 activities.

Students explore the concept of experimental and theoretical probability. In this experimental and theoretical probability lesson, students collect data by conducting a survey of their classmates. Students compare their data and discuss...

Explore the concept of budgeting with sixth graders. They will pick a career on note card made by the teacher. They then use the information on the card such as salary, expenses, and career to create a life for themselves. They also...