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Percent & Discounts Story Problem Pack (Grades 6–8)
Give your students the real‑world percent practice they actually need! This resource includes 12 engaging story problems that cover discounts, sales tax, tips, markups, commission, and percent increase/decrease — all written in everyday scenarios students instantly understand. Perfect for financial literacy, ratios & proportions, and percent applications. What’s Included12 real‑world story problems2 student worksheets (A & B)Full answer keyTeacher guideClean, print‑ready layoutSkills CoveredPer
6th - 8th
Financial Literacy, Mental Math, Money Math
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
Budgeting Story Problem Pack (Grades 6–8)
Help students build real-world money skills with this Budgeting Story Problem Pack for grades 6–8! Each scenario challenges learners to apply math to everyday budgeting decisions — from saving for a video game to planning a snack shop purchase. Designed for middle school classrooms, this resource blends financial literacy with percent calculations, basic operations, and logical reasoning. It’s perfect for math centers, sub plans, or financial literacy units. What’s Included: ✔ Student worksheet
6th - 8th
Economics , Financial Literacy, Money Math
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)
Budget Breakdowns: Teen Life Edition
Budget Breakdowns: Teen Life EditionHelp students master budgeting with real-world math they’ll actually use! This engaging worksheet set features 4 relatable story problems designed for grades 6–9, covering phone plans, shopping trips, monthly expenses, and unit pricing. Students will calculate costs, compare options, and make smart financial decisions—all while practicing essential math skills. Perfect for warm-ups, bell ringers, or financial literacy units. What’s Included:• 4 real-life budge
6th - 9th
Financial Literacy, Mental Math, Money 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
National Parks RESEARCH PROJECT Plan A Trip Vacation Budget Project Simulation
✨ Plan, Research, and Explore with Ready To Use This National Park Vacation Project!Looking for an engaging way to combine research, writing, environmental awareness, and creativity? This National Park Vacation Research Project transforms your classroom into an adventure-planning hub where students explore real parks, build vacation plans, and dive into critical environmental thinking—all through project-based learning. Whether you’re teaching ELA, science, or geography, this engaging step-by-
6th - 9th
Financial Literacy, Geography, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.7
Vacation Math: Middle School Trip Budget Project Problem Solving 5th 6th 7th 8th
This vacation math project will get students in 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade excited about using math, budgeting skills, and financial literacy in everyday life: when planning a trip to another city! How to Use:Students will plan a personal vacation including a flight, hotel, transportation, food, attractions, shopping and insurance. I have included two simple budget spreadsheets for students to use a working budget that they can erase and play around with as they plan a final budget for when
5th - 8th
Applied Math, Family Consumer Sciences, Financial Literacy
CCSS
5.NBT.B.7
, 6.NS.C.5
, 6.NS.C.6c
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Math Review Project | Mixed Operations | PBL | Million Dollar Mayhem
What happens when students suddenly inherit ONE MILLION DOLLARS? They plan, they dream, they calculate...and they quickly discover that a million dollars doesn't go as far as they think! Million Dollar Mayhem is a 14-page interactive math project that blends real-world financial literacy, research skills, and basic operations into one unforgettable learning experience. Students make meaningful spending decisions, compare prices, budget responsibly, and explore the world through guided researc
4th - 8th
Basic Operations, Financial Literacy, Math
Next Dollar Up Task Cards Special Education Errorless Task Boxes Grocery Store
Empower your students with practical life skills using these engaging task boxes! Perfect for special education, these activities focus on the dollar up strategy, helping students build confidence with real-world math money skills. Key Features:6 Levels of Differentiation: From errorless task boxes to advanced “write it in” activities, there’s a level for every learner.596 Task Cards: Practice the next dollar up method with hands-on grocery store-themed activities.Real-Life Scenarios: Desig
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Financial Literacy, Money Math
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