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Nine questions—multiple choice and fill in the blank—challenge mathematicians to solve money word problems. Looking closely at prices, scholars use a formula to identify percent increases and decreases based on an original and new price. A discussion question closes the practice.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Encourage participants to use their notes and scratch-paper while they work to complete the interactive
- Assign the interactive for independent practice after direct instruction and guided practice
- Direct pupils to write their answer to question nine in preparation for a whole-class discussion
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should know how to solve equations dealing with percent increases and decreases
- Those working on the interactive require a free CK-12 account
Pros
- Parts of the tool are color-coded
- The restaurant theme sparks attention
- Word problems are written clearly
Cons
- The tool directly assists only a small number of problems