Charlotte's Mathatorium

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