Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Solving Word Questions
A tutorial that explains how to solve word problems. It points out key words that signal operations or what is being measured, and wording that is confusing and needs to be simplified. Presents lots of examples, both simple and complex,...
Doina Popovici
Math Play: Online Money Game
An online money game where students can practice solving word problems that involve money.
Iowa State University
Math Jeopardy
It's time for Jeopardy. Detailed directions and suggested game questions are given for Math Jeopardy. Questions are attached in a PDF file that can be downloaded and printed.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Middle Years Word Problems: 1999
An archived collection of real-life word problems for middle school pupils, several of which involve money. Other problems focus on distance or time.
PBS
Pbs: Solve the Ratio and Proportion Problem Beyond a Shadow of a Doubt
In this video, Harry finds money on the sidewalk. He uses ratio, proportion, and some knowledge about shadows to return it to the rightful owner. In the accompanying classroom activity, students investigate whether there is a consistent...
Can Teach
Can Teach: Pennies a Little Goes a Long Way Game
Use this fun learning game in your classroom to help learners understand the value of money. Groups of students will be exchanging pennies for other types of coins.
PBS
Pbs: The Lowdown: Defining and Calculating Percents
Explore methods for calculating and comparing discounts in this video from KQED. In the accompanying classroom activity, students develop different strategies for calculating and comparing discounts, including percent off a price,...