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Word Problem Solving Strategies
In this word problem strategy learning exercise, 6th graders solve and complete 11 different problems and short answer questions related to double coins. First, they determine what they know and what is important information. Then,...
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How Much for Your Name?
Students create different coin combinations for a single amount, practice counting, demonstrate their knowledge of the value of coins and demonstrate their knowledge of coin combinations.
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How Are Coins Different?
Students use sets of circulating coins to determine the unique characteristics of each coin. They create paragraphs and illustrations to convey what makes each coin in our pockets special.
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Shopping the Sunday Circular
Pupils demonstrate an understanding of price-per-unit mathematics. In this computation lesson, learners accurately figure the unit price of grocery items. They create a chart and record the item, the price, the size and the cost per item.
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Word Problems: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
In this word problems: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division instructional activity, 4th graders solve six word problems using mixed computational operations.
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Multiplication & Division by 2-Digit Whole Numbers
In this multiplication and division worksheet, students solve 13 problems, dividing and multiplying by 2 digit whole numbers.
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Mixing Coins
Young scholars explore mixed (different denomination) coin sets and create different total amounts.
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Making Cents
Students play a game in which they create monetary amounts using different coin combinations.
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Shopping for Savings
Fourth graders calculate savings and identify the best value items from a list of products. They rotate through five studying stations, completing various math activities involving calculators and solving problems related to shopping...
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Pardon me. Do You Have exChange for a Dollar?
Students are familiar with United States currency-dollar and cents. They are asked to compare it with currency of another country. Students explore currencies of various countries using the Internet, video, and hands-on activities. ...
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A Penny for Your Thoughts
Students collect pennies to donate to Kiwanis International for their international effort to buy salt for children's bone development. They calculate the amount of money donated, calculate how many children will receive salt, and write...
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The Statistics of Coins
Middle schoolers use skills of observation, recording, and calculation to provide an overview of years of cents (pennies) in circulation in the local area.
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Managing Your Money
Learners discuss different money management options in a variety of situations. They identify moments to share, spend and save money.
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Converting Fractions to Decimals
Seventh graders take a simple fraction and give it decimal form either by the use of equivalent fractions or division with a calculator.
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What's a Per-"cent"?
Students recognize the mathematical connections between fractions and percents. They develop and study graphs to make connections between their data and what it represents. They write about the connections they have discovered.
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Home Energy Audit: Measuring Energy Worksheet
In this measuring energy worksheet, students calculate the annual cost to run an appliance for a year. They determine how much energy and money can be saved by replacing light bulbs with fluorescent lights and they read electric meters...
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Parts of a Whole
Students recognize coins are worth a fraction of a dollar. They represent the value of different coins by shading in their equivalent fractional parts in the circle. They understand that fractions are part of a whole.
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Matching Pairs
Learners take turns matching the appropriate shapes (listing coin values) to those with numerical values listed on them. When learners are successful, they win a blank shape for their collection.
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Not So Snappy 7
In this order of operations (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) worksheet, middle schoolers solve 4 word problems demonstrating their understanding of the concept.
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Location, Location, Location!
Students determine the probability of drawing coins from each of the three United States Mints. They measure the distance between the Mints and determine which is closest to them. They convert fractions to percentages.
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Word Problem Practice
In this word problem worksheet, students solve a variety of word problems using money, division, and time problems. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Number Manipulation
In this number manipulation worksheet, students solve 4 different types of problems that include number manipulation. First, they use division, multiplication, addition, or subtraction to make each set of numbers into equations which...
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Mixed Operations Math Word Problems 2
In this math word problems learning exercise, students use their problem solving skills to solve 7 story problems that require them to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
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Not So Snappy 2
In this order of operations (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) learning exercise, students solve 5 word problems demonstrating their understanding of the concept.