Percent Increase and Decrease Quiz

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Calculating Percentages Notes & Word Problems

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These resources break down the Part = Percent * Total formula and the simple interest formula, along with explaining how to find a total with a percent increase/decrease and how to find a percent increase/decrease. Resources were designed for maximum student involvement & movement within the classroom!On day 1, two pages of explanations/practice can be used as scaffolded notes driven by the teacher or student-centered using the jigsaw cooperative learning method (instructions provided). On da

8th - 12th

Algebra, Applied Math

Also included in: Applied Math - Yearlong Curriculum!

Mental Percent Strategies: Finding Sale Prices & Tips

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MathMotivations

Wish you could mentally calculate a tip at a restaurant or estimate that sale price while shopping quickly & easily? These resources offer three methods that can help you & your students gain confidence in their mental math skills and decrease the urge to reach for a calculator. Resources were designed for maximum student involvement & movement within the classroom!Two pages of notes/examples are provided for day 1. After reading the explanations (or being shown by the teacher), students re

6th - 12th

Applied Math, Math

Also included in: Applied Math - Yearlong Curriculum!

Financial Literacy: Credit Card APR Notes (finding credit card interest)

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MathMotivations

Monthly interest on credit card balances can seem like it's randomly generated, but it actually follows the basic Part = Percent x Total formula! These guided notes define the different types of APRs (annual percentage rates) then walk students through a detailed example of how to calculate interest given several transactions. Help students develop strong financial habits, especially in regards to credit cards. Students can see the math behind how interest is calculated and what they can do to

11th - 12th

Applied Math, Economics

Also included in: Applied Math - Yearlong Curriculum!

Car Depreciation: Exponential Decay Notes & Practice

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MathMotivations

Exponential decay basics are spelled out in the context of car values. Guided notes offer a detailed explanation of how exponential decay works, then students practice the concept through word problems finding current and initial amounts. This resource is used in 2 of my units but modified slightly to be appropriate for each unit. You will receive both versions. A simpler, more direct, one-page version is provided for use in the Car Online Tools unit and takes about 20 minutes. A second two-p

9th - 12th

Algebra, Algebra 2, Applied Math

Also included in: Applied Math - Yearlong Curriculum!