In this algebra worksheet, learners are asked to convert between percents, fractions and decimals. They calculate interest as it relates to real world scenario. There are 5 a,b,c questions.

Young scholars examine voting rights in the South during the 1950s and 1960s. For this civil rights lesson, students examine legal rights and the opportunity to cast votes. Young scholars research primary documents regarding the topic...

Your learners will appreciate this assessment of basic skill calculations that are prerequisite to Algebra1. Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing procedures are addressed in conjunction with whole numbers, decimals, fractions,...

Let's save some money! High schoolers investigate different options for price reductions. They then determine the best and worst sale from a list of options.

One of the most practical ways to teach about percentages is to use the real-life example of "sale" or "discount" pricing. This presentation poses many of these type of problems for young mathematicians who are trying to master the...

The New York Times offers of two articles and two summaries for learners to consider. They read each article and then post a blog response to each of the seven related questions. The topic of the articles asks the question; Is TV...

With many options to pay for college, middle schoolers learn about each possibility and that continuing their education is worth the investment. They discover the difference between a grant and a loan and that some expensive...

More than 80 percent of the earth's surface originated from volcanoes. The 16th lesson in a 20-part series introduces the shape and development of volcanoes. It begins with a demonstration using a balloon and flour to illustrate the...

It's hard to believe the abolition movement was once seen as scandalous. Help learners understand how the US Constitution changed everything. A variety of activities such as corresponding reading activities, group work ideas, and...

For this problem solving worksheet, students solve each of the ten word problems by using their knowledge of percent, proportions, simple interest, and sales tax.

Students solve problems with percents, decimals and fractions. In this algebra lesson, students convert between fractions, percents and decimals. They estimate their answers and calculate their answer.

The investigation of exponential equation in the context of increasing college tuition costs is explored through this lessib.  Students write exponential equations based on the percent of change of college tuition and use their...

For this practice with sequences worksheet, students find the arithmetic sequence and geometric sequence of given problems.  They determine the percent of change and solve exponent problems.  This one-page worksheet contains 11...

Students complete a worksheet in which they study the relationships between fractions, decimal, and percents.

Students solve problems dealing with percents using "is over of" algorithm.

Students use M&M candies to discover relationships among fractions, decimals, and percent.

Students determine the most equitable way to share space and cost between three schools for a fictional science fair. Given a diagram, a word problem, and a data set, students analyze and explain the best way for all schools to share...

In this percent composition worksheet, students carry out an experiment to determine the percent of zinc in a penny. They write a balanced equation for the chemical reaction they performed with the penny and hydrochloric acid.

High schoolers start to think of evolution in terms of populations. The class follows a cartoon scenario of a rabbit population in which there is selection and change of gene frequency. They receive copies of the scenario or the whole...

In this taxes, tips and salaries activity, students read story problems and determine the sales price, percent of change, amount of tax, and final price.  This four-page activity contains 8 multi-step prolems.  Answers are...

Students investigate the traditional method of drying meat used by Native Americans. They apply math concepts such as ratio, proportion, percent, and scientific notation to determine the amount of meat the is dried from an animal using...

In this percent worksheet, students problem solve and calculate how to change ten numbers into percents. Students share their answers with their classmates.

In this coordinates instructional activity, students solve the percentage problems in the box that is called out by the coordinate where they change the percentages to decimals. Students complete 16 problems.  

Which modification is the best? Using the scientific method, pairs determine the effects of each control surface on the distance of a glider's flight. The activity, section 16 in a 22-part unit on aviation, allows pupils to gain a better...