Lesson Plan

Sales Tax and Tip

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Don't forget to tip your server. Future consumers learn how to calculate sales taxes and tips. Pairs use actual restaurant menus to create an order and determine the total bill, including taxes and tips.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners use the actual sales tax rate for their county of residence
Classroom Considerations
  • You will need some restaurant menus 
  • Pupils should already know how to find the percent of a number
Pros
  • Lists some strategies for differentiation
Cons
  • Similar to a lot of other lessons for the topic
Common Core