In this quarters instructional activity, learners read about quarters and their value, then write con amounts of given sets and complete a cost/change activity.

Using an adaptive shopping list, special needs students take a trip to the grocery store. Instead of words, their list contains pictures of the items they need to find and purchase at the store. They run through several practice and...

In an open-ended problem, learners calculate costs involved in driving an ice cream van. Is it better to park in one place or drive through different neighborhoods? Learners look at these and other factors and must make reasonable...

This is a fantastic template to guide scholars in solving math word problems! Students read a word problem dealing with sales and profits, and fill in a graphic organizer to guide the process. They consider important information, the...

In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders analyze a problem in which basic assumptions must be made about cost and demand for the product or item.  Students use a graph to make predictions and determine the best price at which to...

Third graders understand the economics of choices in buying. In this goods and services lesson plan, 3rd graders participate in activities to make choices about purchases. Students write stories, answer questions, and complete worksheets...

In this solving math word problems worksheet, students solve problems of various degrees of difficulty about the environment. Students solve 8 problems.

In this guess and check worksheet, students use the strategy guess and check to solve math word problems containing one and two digit numbers. Students complete 6 problems.

In this percent of a number learning exercise, students solve a series of 6 word problems. Students are given "hints" to help solve problems 1 and 2.

In this math aptitude test activity, students answer 36 questions.  Students answer questions about days in the year, area of fenced yard, weight, etc.

For this multiplication tables worksheet, students find the values of the equations by multiplying the given numbers by six, seven, eight, or nine. Students also solve five word problems.

Students answer coin related math questions using the guess, check and revise process for problem solving.

In this basic arithmetic and square root worksheet, students solve basic arithmetic problems such as determining the cost of a meal. They solve equations containing square roots. This three-page worksheet contains eight problems.

Students discuss the differences between needs and wants, practice budgeting resources and investigate the workings of a capitalist society, by creating a mock store.

In this word problem worksheet, students complete a total of 7 problems that cover a variety of concepts including using all 4 operations, fractions and shapes, all at a fairly basic level.

In this making change instructional activity, students read about how to make change, then determine the correct amount of change for 4 items when paid with a given amount. 

In this percent applications worksheet, students complete a total of 10 problems that involve calculating percentages. A reference web site is given.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Count money to 50 cents using pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters.

Use this interactive game to match the value of a coin with the name of the coin. The game lets you know when you answer an item correctly. Scroll down to view the game.

This lesson explains what making change is, contains a game and other resources to help you practice this important skill.