Percent Increase and Decrease Quiz
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Sweetheart Sale | Valentine’s Day Percent Discount & Sales Tax Math Task
Make percent problems meaningful with this Valentine’s Day-themed performance task that brings real-world shopping into the classroom. Students must calculate percentage discounts, apply sales tax, make strategic decisions with coupons, and determine whether they stayed within a $50 budget — all while practicing key skills in a seasonal, engaging context. Skills Assessed: Calculating percent discounts and applying them strategically Solving multi-step percent problems with sales tax Rounding a
5th - 7th
Applied Math, Financial Literacy, Fractions
CCSS
6.RP.A.3c
Pet Store Purchases | Real-World Percent Discount & Sales Tax Budgeting Task
Give your students a meaningful math experience with this real-world percent discount and budgeting activity centered around shopping for shelter pets. Students calculate sale prices using coupons, determine whether they qualify for discounts, add tax based on their state, and figure out how much change they’d receive from a $100 bill. The task wraps up with an optional creative writing extension that connects math to empathy. Skills Assessed: Calculating percent discounts and sale prices Deter
5th - 7th
Applied Math, Decimals, Financial Literacy
CCSS
6.RP.A.3c
Restauranteur Math Project (6-7th grade)
Use your knowledge of percents and decimals to model real-life events in a restaurant setting. Included: - GRASPS layout -Scaffolded research project Part 1 is researching, part 2 is determining location and sales tax, part 3 is the budget to operate the restaurant successfully, and part 4 is a presentation. I use this with my 6th graders after decimal operations.
5th - 7th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Financial Literacy
CCSS
6.NS.B.2
, 6.NS.B.3
, MP1
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Math Project-Based Learning Bundle (Grades 6–8) | Real-World Math Projects
Looking for engaging, real-world math projects that actually work in middle school classrooms? This Math Project-Based Learning Bundle includes a collection of hands-on math projects designed for Grades 6-8. Each project connects math concepts to meaningful, real-life contexts, helping students build conceptual understanding, problem-solving skills, and confidence in math while having fun! This bundle includes hands-on, real-world math projects designed to build student engagement while reinfor
5th - 9th
Algebra, Financial Literacy, Other (Math)
Portions and Precision | Dividing Fractions & Ratios in a Real-World Task
Put students in the role of head chef as they tackle real-world math in this engaging performance task about serving sizes, ratios, and division of fractions. Students must apply their knowledge to scale recipes, compare serving amounts, and explain their reasoning — all while managing a busy catering event and chocolate bar tasting. Perfect for connecting classroom concepts to careers and culinary creativity. Skills Assessed: Dividing fractions and mixed numbers to calculate servings Using mul
5th - 7th
Applied Math, Financial Literacy, Fractions
CCSS
6.NS.A.1
, 6.RP.A.3
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