11 results
9th grade decimals simulations
Real Life Math: Percents: Credit Card Debt Worksheet - Scenario # 2
The scenario on this chart is as follows:
"MasterCard sent you a fabulous new credit card offer in the mail. It is a special card for teens with really low minimum monthly payment percent of 4%. In exchange for the low minimum monthly payment percent, MasterCard raised your APR to 18%. You decide to use this credit card instead of the Visa in Scenario #1. Fill out the chart and determine the amount of money you spent and your remaining balance. "
The chart is a great way for students to di
Grades:
7th - 10th
Checkbook Activity - Real Life Examples, Decimals
Trying to make math more meaningful for your students or give them a glimpse into using math in day to day life? This activity simulates having a checking account and all of the factors that contribute to the amount of money a person has.
The download of this activities includes:
-Directions for carrying out the activity
-Account ledgers (similar to what a checkbook ledger looks like)
-Activity cards (over 90 cards including starting balance, pay day, life activities)
This activity shows stud
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 12th
Types:
The Ultimate Basketball Learning Activity & Game - Data Management & Probability
DATA MANAGEMENT AND BASKETBALL!Can be used as a performance task for Data Management and Number Sense and Numeration! Want an exciting and fun activity to get students interested in Data Management? This is the resource for you! Combining competitive gameplay, exciting research, and fun this activity is a surefire way to get your class interested in Data Management. You'll create player profiles and using experimental probability determine the outcome of basketball games played between your
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Types:
Percents: Understanding Credit Card Debt Worksheet for Students - Scenario 3
This chart covers the following scenario:
"Capital One offers a special credit card for teens. It has a spending limit of $100 per month and a very low monthly payment of 2%. The APR for this card is also pretty low at 7%. You talk to your parents and they agree that it sounds safe so they cosign the card with you. You now have your own credit card to use for monthly purchases and do not have to constantly ask your parents for money. You will owe your parents the remaining balance at the end
Grades:
7th - 10th
Concession Stand Spread Sheet For Google Sheets
This assignment will cover many different topics across the curriculum, including, math, research, economics not to mention the main objective to get more familiar with using Google Sheets. It is a simulation that will give the students a real life experience of running a concession stand, They will research products that would sell best in their stand in order for them to earn a profit. They will set up the spreed sheet to keep track of the amount of money they have spent, how much profit they
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 11th
Types:
Compare and Order Numbers Activity
This activity is designed to be used weekly (all year) to reinforce comparing and ordering numbers, and the numbers get more complex as the year progresses. The students will start with just positive integers, and end with ordering all forms of numbers on a single number line. To use this activity, you will need to hang a taught piece of string or yarn somewhere in your room that is easily accessible to all students upon their entry to the room. Each student will be given a number and needs t
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
Buying a Home: Everyday Life Skills Math Series: Booklet
It is everyone’s dream to some day own their own home. This activity is designed for middle school, junior high school, and beyond to introduce or review basic mathematical theory while preparing each student for Real World experiences. The “Buying a Home” packet will explain the terms and concepts that each student will face when looking to purchase a home. Terms such as mortgage, closing costs, adjustable rate mortgage (ARM), and others will be discussed throughout each activity. Activitie
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 10th, Adult Education
Types:
Why Paying the Minimum is Bad - Credit Card Debt Calculator - Percents
This Excel file is set up to show students how quickly debt can add up if they only pay the minimum balance on a credit card. The spreadsheet is already formatted to do the calculations for you! All you have to change is your initial credit card balance and change the APR and minimum payment balance to fit different scenarios. This is a quick way to show your students the "big picture" when it comes to credit card debt. It is also a nice way to introduce students to applications of percents
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 10th
Types:
Conversions - Human Number Line Activity
This activity is designed to be used a fun review for converting between fractions, decimals, and percents.. As students enter the room, you will tape a number to their back (they will not look at it).
They can only as "yes" or "no" questions until they determine the value of their number. Once they do that, they will then go to the front of the room to create a human number line based on how their number compares to the rest of the class.
STAAR, TEKS, Number line, Conversion, Compare,
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
Credit Card Interest Example Excel Spreadsheet
An easy to understand and simple way to introduce students to how credit card interest can works and how quickly debt can build up. Simply fill in the two highlighted cells with the credit card rate and how much was spent on the card and the spreadsheet will self populate to show the first 12 months, two years, three years, four years, five years, ten years, 10 years, 20 years and 25 years. A must see for all future credit card owners and a great way to show the real-life application of decimals
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
Also included in: Pre-Algebra Real-Life Applications
That's Not Right: A Percent Change Screenplay
Students write a script, and show work for, two characters who argue about a percent-based change. Students choose whether to write about discount, tax, tip, percent change, or interest.
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 9th
Types:
Showing 1-11 of 11 results
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands