Better Buy Activity Comparing Unit Rates Digital and Print Shopping Math

What others say

"This might be used for extra practice, but I spent a day with this using it as a lesson and My students understood it so much more than when I didn't use it last year!"

Connor N.

"I really enjoyed this digital activity. The scenarios were clear, the comparisons were easy to follow. A simple, effective tool for practicing real‑world math skills."

Shannon P.

Description

Looking for a no-prep, engaging activity for unit rates and better buy? This fun Taco-Tuesday themed digital activity is the perfect way to practice finding the better buy!

Students will find the unit prices for 6 different items at 2 different stores and determine which store is the better buy for each item. A written response question is included on the last slide.

This activity includes two different versions: one that requires students to round to the nearest cent and one that does not require rounding. Both versions have the same answers. Use just one version or use both as a way to differentiate!

Please view the preview file to make sure that this activity is appropriate for your students.

This product includes the following:

A link to two versions of the digital activity on Google Slides including student directions
A PowerPoint version of each version of the activity that can be uploaded to OneDrive
A printable version of the activity (also available separately)
Detailed directions for how to share the activity with students including video tutorials for both Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive
An optional recording sheet
2 optional Google Forms for self-checking/easy grading along with a tutorial
Answer key

This activity is aligned to CCSS 6.RP.A.3b.

Please note that this activity is NOT editable. The text, problems, and images are not able to be changed.

Save money by buying this resource as part of my Digital Activity Bundle Volume 1, or by creating your own bundle!

Also available with the print version only: Better Buy Taco Tuesday Worksheet.

Want to try before you buy? You can get two free digital activities by signing up here!

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Better Buy Activity Comparing Unit Rates Digital and Print Shopping Math

Name: Better Buy Activity Comparing Unit Rates Digital and Print Shopping Math
Brand: Math With Meaning
SKU: 3909218
Price: 2.50 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.88 (687 reviews)

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Highlights

Digital downloads

Google Apps, Microsoft OneDrive

Grades

5th - 8th

Subjects

Applied Math, Math, Numbers

Standards

CCSS6.RP.A.3

CCSS6.RP.A.3b

What others say

"This might be used for extra practice, but I spent a day with this using it as a lesson and My students understood it so much more than when I didn't use it last year!"

Connor N.

"I really enjoyed this digital activity. The scenarios were clear, the comparisons were easy to follow. A simple, effective tool for practicing real‑world math skills."

Shannon P.

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Description

Looking for a no-prep, engaging activity for unit rates and better buy? This fun Taco-Tuesday themed digital activity is the perfect way to practice finding the better buy!

Students will find the unit prices for 6 different items at 2 different stores and determine which store is the better buy for each item. A written response question is included on the last slide.

Please view the preview file to make sure that this activity is appropriate for your students.

This product includes the following:

A link to two versions of the digital activity on Google Slides including student directions
A PowerPoint version of each version of the activity that can be uploaded to OneDrive
A printable version of the activity (also available separately)
Detailed directions for how to share the activity with students including video tutorials for both Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive
An optional recording sheet
2 optional Google Forms for self-checking/easy grading along with a tutorial
Answer key

This activity is aligned to CCSS 6.RP.A.3b.

Please note that this activity is NOT editable. The text, problems, and images are not able to be changed.

Save money by buying this resource as part of my Digital Activity Bundle Volume 1, or by creating your own bundle!

Also available with the print version only: Better Buy Taco Tuesday Worksheet.

Want to try before you buy? You can get two free digital activities by signing up here!

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So Real Life

Rated 5 out of 5

May 14, 2026

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

My students loved this practice activity on unit rate. I had them do the problems on the included practice sheet and put in the answers as they went. This self checking gave them confidence to know they were doing it right. It also showed them a practical situation for using unit rate. I referred to it as Taco Tuesday for the rest of the year, and while reviewing, and it immediately reminded them how to find the unit rate.

Melanie R.

24 reviews • Virginia

Grades taught: 6th, 7th, 8th

Student populations: Learning difficulties

Math Workshop

Rated 5 out of 5

April 30, 2026

Great resource to use as a math center during math workshop.

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35 reviews • New York

Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th

Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5

April 21, 2026

Thank you for this resource! I enjoyed using it in my classroom!

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265 reviews • Texas

Grades taught: 7th, 9th

Student populations: Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties

Great Lesson!

Rated 5 out of 5

April 2, 2026

Met expectations

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Standards-aligned

This might be used for extra practice, but I spent a day with this using it as a lesson and My students understood it so much more than when I didn't use it last year!

Connor N.

50 reviews • New York

Grades taught: 6th

Great middle school resource

Rated 5 out of 5

March 4, 2026

This was a good resource for my middle school math class.

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512 reviews • Georgia

Grades taught: 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Student populations: Autism, Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities

Engaging and Easy-to-Use Better Buy Digital Activity

Rated 5 out of 5

February 25, 2026

I really enjoyed this digital activity. The scenarios were clear, the comparisons were easy to follow. A simple, effective tool for practicing real‑world math skills.

Shannon P.

677 reviews • Outside the United States

Grades taught: 7th, 8th

Great resource

Rated 5 out of 5

February 18, 2026

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

The students loved that it was about tacos! Very engaging resource.

Kathleen P.

54 reviews • New Jersey

Grades taught: 5th, 7th

Great resource

Rated 5 out of 5

January 22, 2026

A great way for my students to practice better buys with unit rates that is real world connected

Alexis W.

157 reviews • Ohio

Grades taught: 7th

Questions & Answers

Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).

CCSS6.RP.A.3

Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems, e.g., by reasoning about tables of equivalent ratios, tape diagrams, double number line diagrams, or equations.

CCSS6.RP.A.3b

Solve unit rate problems including those involving unit pricing and constant speed. For example, if it took 7 hours to mow 4 lawns, then at that rate, how many lawns could be mowed in 35 hours? At what rate were lawns being mowed?