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Decimal Word Problems
In this decimals instructional activity, students solve 10 different word problems that include using decimals. First, they determine the amount of change received from a cashier given a specific amount. Then, students write a decimal...
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Computing Costs
Seventh graders calculate the out-of-pocket money needed to purchase a discounted item taxed at a certain percentage of sales tax.
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Spending Spree
Students collect objects to use in a classroom store. In groups, they must place a value on each object and take turns spending their fake dollar in the store. They predict how much they can buy and use addition and subtraction to...
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Menu Mania
Students explore the concept of estimating by watching a video, and discussing the strategies for estimation. They estimate the costs for various menu items, then calculate the exact amount spent.
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2002 State Flower Show
Here is another State Quarter lesson. This one uses the Mississippi State Quarter. Pupils utilize beautifully-designed worksheets embedded in the plan, to practice calculating which combinations of flowers they can afford to buy. They...
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Math Survey
This math instructional activity requires self-assessment of personal feelings regarding mathematics. Beginner mathematicians rate themselves on various aspects of math as well as share what they feel to be their strengths and weaknesses...
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Estimation
Students estimate the cost of individual items found on a typical grocery list. They participte in a teacher-led demonstration, solve word problems, and estimate the cost of ten items placed into their group's grocery basket.
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Book Title: You Can’t Buy a Dinosaur with a Dime
Young scholars explore the concepts of multiple digit addition and subtraction. In this addition and subtraction lesson, students read the book You Can’t Buy a Dinosaur with a Dime and then discuss methods for solving a particular math...
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Jobs and Salaries
In this economics worksheet, students look for the budgets and go through the practical activities of maintaining a monthly expense sheet.
Math Aids
Math Aids: Rounding
Great resource for learning and practicing rounding numbers. Math worksheets are printable, may be customized, and include answer keys.
Beacon Learning Center
Beacon Learning Center: Let's Go Shopping
Students can practice estimation by rounding decimal numbers to the nearest dollar.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Hamburger Restaurant: Operations With Money
On this interactive site students learn to round numbers to the nearest ten thousand, determine the place value of any digit, and use ordinal numbers.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Math Grade 4
Browse resources related to fourth-grade math standards. Click on a topic for interactive lessons, videos, and extra practice.
