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"Math Curse" by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith Lesson Plan"Math Curse" by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith Lesson Plan
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"Math Curse" by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith

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Middle schoolers use percents to solve problems, see math in the real world, and make reasonable choices pertaining to percents.

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6th - 8th
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Math
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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