Keep track of a state's population. After a brief discussion on how population data is used for funding, individuals look at population changes over time. Pupils find the population of two states using three different censuses. They then...

Astronomers only observe four percent of the universe as the rest hides in darkness. The size, shape, and movement of the universe are the focus for an long-term high school unit. Its 43 lessons include hands-on experiments, direct...

This PowerPoint instructs students on how to solve a fraction multiplication problem. The slides address the steps in solving a fraction multiplication problem, along with examples. The steps are clearly stated and easy to understand....

Getting the best pick of the apples depends on where to pick. The short assessment presents a situation in which class members must analyze a real-world situation to determine the cost of picking apples. The pricing structures resemble...

Slow and steady wins the race? In the assessment task, scholars calculate the rates at which different snails travel in order to find the fastest snail. Hopefully, your class will move much more quickly in finishing the task!

Students create an exercise and nutrition program. In this interdisciplinary lesson, students use calculations of exercises plus their corresponding effects on the body and nutritional values of food to derive a health plan. Students...

In this scatter plot worksheet, students examine tables and write a linear equation that matches the table.  Students graph linear equations.  They read scatter plots, determine the trend line, and write a linear equation to...

Eighth graders draw the paths of the planets in the solar system. In this astronomy activity, 8th graders calculate speed of objects using distance and time information. They research about the work of scientists in the 16th and 17th...

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

In this online interactive math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems that require them to calculate percents. Students may view the correct answers.

In this decimals and percents instructional activity, students multiply six whole numbers by decimal numbers. They find the percentage of five whole numbers. Students graph one of the answers on a 10x10 grid.

In this percents worksheet, students use work space provided to solve and find numbers whose percentages are given. Answers included on page 2.

In this percent activity, students convert between fractions, decimals and percents. They create a model of each number represented. This six-page activity contains 25 multi-step problems.

Sixth graders practice finding percentages, converting them, and analyze percentage statistics and facts about rice. In this ratios and percentages lesson, 6th graders read information about percentages related to rice. Students complete...

Students explore the concept of percents. In this percents lesson plan, students discuss the prefix cent and words that contain that prefix. Students make bead necklaces and determine the percentages of certain beads in relation to the...

Here is a worksheet on which math classes practice calculating the percentage of different numbers. Some of the percentages involve decimals, so this would not be an assignment for first-time percent calculators! You can print the...

Sixth graders solve sales tax problems.  For this solving sales tax problems lesson, 6th graders find the sales tax on various items.  Students are given a list of expenses that a family spent on vacation before taxes. ...

Seventh graders explore the concept of percents, ratios, and proportions. In this percents, ratios, and proportion lesson, 7th graders have 237 ounces of beads to weigh. Students work in groups to weigh the beads in a way so that each...

In this algebra worksheet, students solve for the base of a number given the percent and its partial amount. There are 10 questions.

In this math worksheet, students will take home a letter to their parents explaining that they are studying Chapter 10: Ratio, Proportion and Percent. Then students will complete a homework activity in which they ask family and friends...

Young scholars connect different mathematical concepts. They create a circle graph. Students then create a question in which they collect data in order to convert fractions to decimals and decimals to percents.

Eighth graders investigate percents by comparing different discounts on the same sale item, practice graphing percents, and look at reasonable and unreasonable "percents off" a sale item.

Students use fractions to find the weight of fish. They use percentages to determine the correct amount to feed them. They organize their data into a graph and shares with the class.

Is social media the best way to convey news in your school? Young journalists dig deep into the social media question in the second of 16 lessons from The Social Media Toolbox. After learning about the relationship between social media...