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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
In this thousands word problems worksheet, 7th graders solve and complete 6 different word problems that include the thousands place. First, they read each story and draw a picture to determine the solutions to each problem. Then,...
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Multiple Solutions
For this multiple solutions worksheet, 3rd graders solve and complete 6 different problems that include determining multiple solutions for each. First, they identify the number of items in each and the total cost for the items. Then,...
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Word Problem Solutions
In this word problem solutions worksheet, students solve and complete 5 different problems that include solving various types of word problems. First, they calculate the total cost and cost per students for the table shown. Then,...
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Using Area & Perimeter
In this area and perimeter learning exercise, students solve and complete 6 different problems that include a school community yard. First, they use the table to determine the cost for each yard of fence. Then, students determine the...
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What Does It Cost to Use It?
Students investigate how electrical usage is counted. For this electricity lesson, students research an electric bill and define terms such as watts and kilowatts. Students calculate the average electricity cost per year by using a...
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Buy a Vowel
In this problem solving worksheet, students solve 1 word problem about cost. Students are given words with a certain cost and must determine how much each vowel costs assuming consonants are free.
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Budgeting: Vacation Planning
For this vacation planning worksheet, students plan a vacation. They determine the approximate cost of their vacation. Students complete an itenrary and graphic organizer to identify daily costs of the vacation. This two-page...
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Gas Problem
For this gas problem, students determine the number of gallons needed to buy in order to spend a specified amount. They compute the mile per gallon. This one-page worksheet contains 1 word problem. The answer is listed at the bottom...
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Paul Bunyan - A Folktale Full of Math
Sixth graders solve math problems from a folktale story. For this solving math problems from a folktale story lesson, 6th graders read the Paul Bunyan folktale. Students determine today's cost of the meals that Paul Bunyan ate. ...
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Fraction Indiana
Students color maps. In this fraction activity, students use reasoning and fractions to color a map of Indiana. They explain their reasoning of how to color the map in the most efficient method. Students explore the range of possible...
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Price
First graders complete worksheets on producers and consumers and the total price of a group of items. In this price lesson plan, 1st graders read the book A Dollar for Penny in order to understand price, producers, and consumers, and...
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College Costs are on the Rise
High schoolers examine college costs in different states. In this college cost lesson, students create a table and determine the average cost of college for the states listed. They organize the data into measurement categories. High...
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What's the Price?
Fourth graders learn about price and comparative shopping. In this price and comparative shopping lesson, 4th graders read Amy Axelrod's, Pigs Go To Market: Fun with Math and Shopping. They use the book to investigate the meaning of...
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Conserving Fuel
In this conserving fuel worksheet, 7th graders solve and complete 4 different word problems that include measurement and total cost of products. First, the determine the gas station described that has the lowest price of gasoline. Then,...
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Making Decisions
Students explore how decisions are made and practice solving problems that require choices. They comprehend that solving problems requires a strategy or plan. Students recognize that "common sense" is really practiced decision-making. ...
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Mr. Pitonyak's Pyramid Puzzle
Learners determine how much it would cost to build a pyramid using modern materials and ancient methods. They design scale drawings, models and submit final cost bids in an attempt to get the job of building a pyramid.
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Springbreak Trip
Twelfth graders plan and calculate the cost of taking a specific Spring Break trip, with a certain budget and given set costs. they determine miles traveled, gas costs, hotel expenses, etc.
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One is Silver and the Other's Gold
Learners investigate the money supply and how it can affect the value of money. They examine how the changing money supply can affect prices.
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How E-Commerce Influences Consumer Choice
Class members gather information on different brands of athletic shoes to determine which is the best buy. They identify a toy they would like to buy, and gather comparative information from a store, a catalog, and three websites.
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The Discount Is Right
Students estimate and calculate the sale price of five items using the original price and a designated rate of discount. They use percent to calculate the rate of discount and the original.
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Dollars and Cents Word Problems
These are some cheap items! Learners explore cost with this addition word problem which has them examine the price of a baseball and a pencil. They add them together to find the total spent. Because there is an explanation below,...
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Froot Loops to the Max - Nutrition Worksheet
In this nutrition worksheet, pupils solve 10 various problems related to reading the nutritional panel on the side of a box of Froot Loops. They determine how many cups are needed to achieve a certain amount of calories. Then, students...
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Making Change
Pupils make change from play money they use based on prices mentioned in a book they read. In this making change lesson plan, students use subtraction to find their change amount.
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Party Time
Students explore the cost of a party. In this math lesson, students plan a party and determine the cost of hosting a party. Students use information from grocery stores to determine the unit cost of items for the party.