In this finding the products of decimals quiz activity, students solve computations and word problems. Students solve 14 problems.

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 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...

Students identify pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters, and count groups of pennies up to ten. They identify the coins using coin manipulatives, count the pennies on a worksheet, and draw a picture on a two-cent stamp. Students then...

Students identify the penny as a copper coin worth 1 cent. They discover information found on the penny: President Lincoln's face, Lincoln Memorial, date, and location of minting.

First graders use a calculator to total money quantities. They use plastic coins to represent the cost of an entire purchase. Students model specific dollar amounts and how to make change.

First graders watch a demonstration by their teacher to see how to use a calculator. They identify the numbers being used and input them into the calculator. On a worksheet, they record the answer and use coins to show the total.

Students explore algebraic relationships using the coins in their "pocket." Interactive games that demonstrate the use of estimation in algebraic problem solving help them build a framework for understanding word problems in a way that...

Young scholars examine the life of Sacagawea, the exceptional woman chosen to appear on the Golden Dollar, and write journal entries based on their research.

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

Pupils collect pennies to donate to Kiwanis International for their international effort to buy salt for children's bone development. They calculate the amount of money donated, calculate how many children will receive salt, and write a...

Here is a writing expressions instructional activity in which learners write an expression to solve a set of 6 word problems; all problems relate to money.

Students explore coins, especially the nickel, through a toy cash register, worksheet, and paper nickels.

Middle schoolers use skills of observation, recording, and calculation to provide an overview of years of cents (pennies) in circulation in the local area.

Pupils discuss different money management options in a variety of situations. They identify moments to share, spend and save money.

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

Pupils collect objects to use in a classroom store. In groups, they must place a value on each object and take turns spending their fake dollar in the store. They predict how much they can buy and use addition and subtraction to...

In this coin puzzle learning exercise, students match a picture of the front and back of each coin to the correct amount in cents. For example, there is a picture of the back of a penny, and students match that piece to the puzzle piece...

Young scholars estimate the amount of money they have in groups of pennies, nickels, and dimes. In this money lesson plan, students then count up the amounts they have and exchange money amounts.

In this algebra activity, 9th graders calculate the amount of money someone will earn in 30 days, breaking it down to daily. So the first day someone earns 1cent, the second 2 cents et..all the way up to 30 days.

Young scholars explore grocery store circulars to choose items for a snack.  In this snack math lesson, students must plan a class snack for $20.00. Young scholars create a list estimating costs.  Students view lists and choose...

In this dimensional analysis worksheet, students solve six word problems using dimensional analysis to solve for an unknown. These include finding density, and converting from one unit to another. They also categorize samples as...

Are pennies really worth one cent? Here, learners use rates to calculate the price per pound of copper that would result in pennies that are exactly one cent's worth of copper. Might work best as a group or whole-class activity since the...

In this word problem worksheet, students solve 2 leveled word problems that are based on environmental issues. They work on problems that are leveled for grades 5 -8 and use concepts associated with money, percents, weight, and large...