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Percent of a Number
In this percent of a number instructional activity, students solve percentage problems. They find the percent of a number, or identify a missing number when given the percent. This one-page instructional activity contains ten problems.
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Pay Check Advance Loan
Students research loans. In this financial lesson, students explore the benefits and drawbacks of applying for a pay-day advance loan. Students compare different programs and calculate interest owed. Multiple resources are provided.
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Probability
Seventh graders solve and complete 2 different problems that include a number of other possibilities. First, they draw a marble as stated for each out of a sack of marbles and determine the probability of getting that particular marble....
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The Number Line
Learners graph and order numbers using a number line. They also solve word problems using fractions and decimals and rewrite equations to solve problems correctly. Several example word problems are given.
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Money Math
Young mathematicians put their skills to the test in the real world during this four-lesson consumer math unit. Whether they are learning how compound interest can make them millionaires, calculating the cost of remodeling...
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Burning a Hole in Your Pocket
Students solve word problems. In this money lesson, students solve math word problems dealing with money and then write down all the steps necessary to solve the problems. Students use given websites to practice more math...
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Identical Twins
Sixth graders work with equivalent fractions, decimals, and percents. In this equivalency lesson, 6th graders participate in a number of activities aimed at increasing their understanding of equivalent expressions. They form a human...
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Functions and Models - Week 2
In this function worksheet, students read word problems and write functions to solve them. They explore the domain and range of each function. This two-page worksheet contains eight story problems.
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Why Does the Rule of 72 Work
In this algebra worksheet, students solve a word problem by rewriting it using algebraic symbols. They calculate the interest compounded over a period of time using the Interest Formula. This worksheet includes 1 problem and an answer key.
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Translate Word Phrases and Sentences into Equations
Use this video to show your learners an example of how to translate word phrases into an equation to solve a real-world problem. The presenter begins with a review of how to use cross products to solve a proportion, including how to do...
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My Test Book: Stem and Leaf Plots
For this math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding stem and leaf plots. Students may view the correct answers.
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Venn Diagrams & Word Problems
Students explore the concept of Venn Diagrams through word problems. In this Venn Diagram lesson, students solve word problems about groups of people using Venn Diagrams. Students use survey results about MySpace and Facebook in a Venn...
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Percent Equation 1
For this percent equations worksheet, 7th graders translate word problems to number equations and then solve them. They write proportions to solve percent equations. This two-page worksheet contains 9 problems. Answers...
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Ratio and Proportion
Do these items have the same ratio? Through a learning contract, pupils master proportions by practicing proportions via word problems, graphs, and with manipulatives. An exit ticket checks for understanding at the end of the...
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Chemistry Midterm Practice Exam
A comprehensive practice exam, this resource covers many areas of chemistry. The test includes 71 multiple choice questions on topics such as problem solving, chemical equations, chemical formulas, thermodynamics, acids and bases, and...
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Inductive Reasoning
In this science worksheet, students read two example problems that include a problem, observation, and conclusion. Students also answer 2 questions using inductive reasoning.
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Real World Problems
Eighth graders solve real world problems. For this solving real world problems lesson, 8th graders decorate a school cafeteria for a dance. Students determine the number of balloons needed to put a balloon every foot for the...
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Averages and Percentages
In this averages and percents learning exercise, students identify and define average as all numbers together divided by the total number of items added. Then they identify and define percent as the given number out of a total possible....
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Computing Discounts
In this computing discounts worksheet, learners with a partner problem solve and calculate the answers to ten word problems and mathematical equations involving sales price, discounts, percents and decimals.
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Fraction to Percent
In this fraction learning exercise, 6th graders convert the given fractions into percentages. Students solve for six problems, some having mixed numbers and answers greater than 100 percent.
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Year 5: Percentages (2)
In this percents practice learning exercise, students use their problem solving skills to respond to 11 questions that require them to calculate the percents of the given numbers.
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Percent of Decrease of a Number
In this percent of decrease of a number worksheet, students solve 4 problems using work space provided. Answers are included on page 2.
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Finding Percent-Decimal Method
In this finding percent activity, students use the decimal method and solve 5 problems using work space provided. Answers are included.
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Decimals to Percent
In this decimal worksheet, 5th graders convert the given decimals into percentages. Students solve for nine problems.