Charlotte's Mathatorium

These 7 worksheets provide a deeper level of thinking for the students. The problems can be solved using ordinary methods, but require more thought than regular worksheets. Perfect for differentiation or for higher level classes. Topics include: percents, scientific notation, volume, equations, rational numbers, and break even equations.

Here are SIX middle school worksheets that incorporate the concepts of social justice. Teachers can model equality and equity while doing math. Here is a way to get started! NEW WORKSHEETS ADDED! (each worksheet is also available individually).

This unit includes notes, explanations, examples and exercises for percents. It covers the percent equation, percent change, percent error, discounts, tips, commission and tax, higher order thinking problems, and mixed review. Perfect for partners to learn cooperatively. This lesson can be used to introduce the topic, as a review before assessment, or in the middle of the topic for reinforcement/reteaching. Excellent for students who were absent for part or all of the percent unit. Perfect for

This is a higher order thinking situation task to assess or practice simple interest calculations. It could be used as an exam, a partner quiz, a take-home project or a cooperative learning activity. The real world application will appeal to the students. Answer key is included, with calculations shown!

This bundle includes worksheets for February, March and April. Each month's worksheet has interesting facts about that month, which are discovered by correctly solving middle school math problems. Fun, quick and easy!

This is the sixth in a series of middle school math problems based in social justice. This edition focuses on rising hate and hate crimes in the US since the Covid pandemic began. Math teachers should not and cannot stand by and let Social Studies and ELA teachers discuss social justice. Students should hear the facts from all teachers, and be educated so that each student can form his/her/their own beliefs. This is also available in my social justice bundle.

This is a multi-part real world problem which can be solved by writing and solving two step equations and paying attention to order of operations. It is a fun and funny situation with unique transportation vehicles. This can be used as substitute work or on a day before a holiday, etc, or can be used as part of the equations unit. Answer key included! Just print and hand out.

This is a 7th or 8th grade math worksheet that enables the students to learn 8 fun facts about February while practicing math. No Valentine's Day involved! Easy to use, just print and hand out. Answer key included. (March and April are also available.)

Here is a set of 3 handouts, differentiated for kids with slow, medium an d fast learning styles. This is excellent for class work or homework tailored to each student. These can also be used at the beginning, middle and end of the unit, to demonstrate growth.

Here are 8 writing prompts for middle school math students. They can be used one at a time, or given all at once as a mini-project or long term homework. Easy for you to print and use as assessment (formative or evaluative).

This is the sequel to another one of my products. Here is a fully editable word document consisting of 6 word problems appropriate for middle school math students. Each problem references a social justice or equality issue. This is an easy, painless way to introduce some important issues to middle school students and at the same time, appeal to those students who cannot relate to word problems about skiing, buying expensive luxuries and taking fabulous vacations.

This handout can be used as an assessment or review for assessment. It includes all properties except distributive. Answer key included!

This can be used as a quick check for understanding, a homework assignment, or a partner activity. It requires higher level thinking to read the problems and analyze errors.