In this percents and decimals learning exercise, students compare the percents of a number to a decimal and decide which is more. Students complete 5 problems.

In this math worksheet, students complete problems including addition, fractions, percents, word problems, interest, and loans. Students complete 36 problems total.

For this algebra worksheet, students solve a word problem by rewriting it using algebraic symbols. They calculate the interest compounded over a period of time using the Interest Formula. This worksheet includes 1 problem and an answer key.

In this percentages worksheet, students complete percentage word problems dealing with money, division, fractions, and more. Students complete 54 problems.

In this exponential population growth worksheet, students read word problems and determine the exponential growth of a specified populations.  They find the percent of growth and compute exponential regressions.  Students graph...

In this change in percent learning exercise, students find the percentage of increase and decrease of a number. There are four problems to solve.

In this interest worksheet, students calculate interest and percentages of numbers in number and word problems. Students complete 29 problems.

In this worksheet on proportion and percent, learners review the concepts, then find the percentage for proportions in 10 word problems.

Learners examine a problem and develop the best method to arrive at the solution. In this math lesson, students apply basic math skills by coming up with the correct steps to solve a word problem. ...

If members of your class wonder where they can use the math they learn in middle school, let them discover the answer. Learners apply geometry concepts of scale and measure to calculate the costs of framing a house addition.

Your learners will get lots of practice calculating simple and compound interest by the end of this lesson. Simple explanations and examples lead learners through the concepts and steps of calculating simple and compound interest...

A cross-curricular resource teaches and reinforces mathematical concepts with several activities that use parts of a newspaper. Scholars use scavenger hunts to find the different ways math is used in the paper along with using data...

Loaded with concepts ranging from multiplying decimals to converting units to solving problems using the order of operations, a thorough practice packet is perfect for a fifth or sixth grade math classroom.

Young scholars explore the concept of Venn Diagrams through word problems. In this Venn Diagram lesson plan, students solve word problems about groups of people using Venn Diagrams. Young scholars use survey results about MySpace and...

Students complete math word problems.  For this taxes lesson, students discuss taxes and why they are necessary.  Students research the history of taxes, write a summary of their findings, determine the sales tax in their area...

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.

Seventh graders explore the skill of finding the increase and decrease of a quantity. Calculating the increase and decrease is covered by a percent. The proporition for finding a percent is also part of the lesson.

Sixth graders engage in a lesson that explores the conversion process of fractions, decimals, and percents in relationship to their values to each other. Students demonstrate how to convert numbers interchangeably between fractions,...

In this relating percents, decimals, and fractions worksheet, students, with a partner, problem solve and calculate the answers to twelve word problems and mathematical equations.

In this multiplication and division activity, students answer multiple choice questions where they problem solve multiplication and division problems in word problems. Students answer 10 questions total.

In this figuring and comparing percents worksheet, students solve 4 problems by figuring out the percents of two numbers and comparing them.

In this math and climate instructional activity, students complete a set of 10 word problems, all related to math and climate. A reference web site is given for additional activities.

In this percentage activity, 6th graders are given equations to solve for percentages. Students complete 4 word problems using the information that is provided for each equation.

Eighth graders solve real world problems.  In this solving real world problems lesson, 8th graders decorate a school cafeteria for a dance.  Students determine the number of balloons needed to put a balloon every foot for the...