Budgeting - The Basics, Part 1

Add some interaction to a basic addition and subtraction instructional activity using this technique. Simply cut up a 100 chart (attached), and have scholars choose one number each. Then, using the attached handout, have each student...

Supplement your lesson on improper fractions with this simple resource. Working on number lines labeled with whole numbers between 0 and 5, young mathematicians represent basic improper fractions with halves and thirds. The fractions...

Is it half? There are three sections to this introductory fractions learning exercise focusing on halves. First graders begin by coloring half of five basic shapes, each of which already is divided into two parts. Next, they examine four...

For this addition worksheet, students learn how to solve basic addition story problems. They then solve the 6 addition problems in the packet. The answers are on the last 2 pages.

Missing a lesson on literal equations? Here's one to add to your repertoire! Scholars learn how to solve literal equations by applying inverse arithmetic operations. They do so by watching an informative video showing several examples.

Functions serve an important function in mathematics. Viewers of an illuminating video learn basic concepts related to functions. They see how to identify independent and dependent variables, write functions to model scenarios, and...

Be prepared to solve for b. Young mathematicians watch a video on how to solve literal equations. They follow along as the narrator works through several examples of solving for a particular variable using inverses of the four basic...

Students determine how to develop a budget. In this budgeting lesson, students determine what they would purchase if they were given a specific amount of money. They work in small group setting and share out with the whole group. They...

This is part two in a four-part instructional activity on banking and personal finance. In this instructional activity, learners analyze whether or not they have made a good purchase, then discuss how to make an informed decision about a...

There is no more useful life skill to learn than budgeting and setting financial goals. It's math that is used by every person, everyday. Learners examine the responsibilities and costs involved in family economics. Through a series of...