Far out — plan a trip to space! Aspiring mathematicians steer a space vehicle through an asteroid field, calculate currency exchanges to buy provisions, and determine placement of charges to blow up asteroids. Along the way, they learn...

High schoolers investigate the history of money as it was back then compare to now. In this algebra lesson, students analyze the type of money used in medieval times, the value of the currency and the coins used. They make a budget using...

In this math worksheet, student use problem solving skills to plan and design a futuristic theme park on a budget. Students draw the park on graph paper and set prices for admission and budget for all ongoing costs. This page is from the...

In this consumer math activity, learners working in small groups allow one member to choose two items. They add up the prices either mentally or using pencil and paper. They announce the answers in order to check the work.

Students solve word problems involving money using all four operations listed, and convert pre-decimal currency into decimal currency. They discuss how dockyard mates were paid and the equivalence with today's money, and complete a...

Everyone loves a vacation and a set of three activities has groups planning a tour of the U.K. using given distance, time, and price data. They solve a variety of problems related to the trip and produce a report on the success of...

In this scatter graphs worksheet, students learn a way of illustrating information about two related values. Students complete 30 questions about the graphs. Note: One of the graphs has English pounds. This is intended as an online...

For this multiplication worksheet, students solve 40 problems in which single digit numbers are multiplied. Students practice basic facts as well as use multiplication in real world problems. Some problems on this page involve English...

In this probability learning exercise, students solve 5 multi-step questions pertaining to making lists of possible outcomes and calculating probability. This page is intended to be an online activity, but can be completed on paper.

Being able to choose the correct operation to solve a math problem is a very important skill. In this math worksheet, students choose an operation and method, solve the problem, and explain the solution. One problem is solved and described.

In this division worksheet, students solve 40 problems in which two digit numbers are divided by one digit with remainders. Students complete word problems with division and also calculate money (English pounds and pence) amounts. This...

In this fractions worksheet, learners solve 4 multi-step problems in which fractional parts of a whole are shaded. Students then show fractions on a number line and solve a problem with fractions and money. This was intended as online...

In this betting game of odds worksheet, students review and discuss what odds mean and then play a game with a racing post and a ratio fact and worksheet.

In this math worksheet, students use basic addition and subtraction to solve 20 real life word problems. Some strategies are given on the page. This is from the UK; money is in pounds and pence.

In this multiplication and division worksheet, students first complete a chart of multiplication facts from 11 to 20. Students solve money (English pence) calculations and complete 30 multiplication and division examples. This page is...

In this mixed multiplication review worksheet, student solve 50 problems in which one, two and three digit numbers are multiplied by one or two digits. Note: There is a money word problem on the page using English pounds and pence. This...

In this math addition and subtraction worksheet, students solve 24 problems pertaining to addition magic squares, adding on a number line, adding money (English pounds) and basic addition and subtraction without regrouping. This page is...

Youngsters practice looking for the links to numeracy in their classes. This isn't a worksheet but a curriculum guide for an entire unit. Teachers can use any part of the resource to extend or inform their teaching practices related to...

Students explore economics by writing a fictitious news article. In this personal wealth lesson, students participate in a role-playing activity in which the year is 2025 and they must write an article about their extremely wealthy...

In this large number reasoning worksheet, 5th graders use numbers in the hundred thousands and millions as the reason the answers to 5 problems. They explain their work and describe how they made decisions when finding answers.

In this large number reasoning worksheet, students answer 5 questions that require them to use large numbers such as 1,000,000. They answer multiple choice questions and explain their reasoning.

In this math worksheet, students follow the basic activities that are shown in the planning guide written for the teacher. The plan is written in the form of a unit.