Lisa O'Laughlin

These adding and subtracting decimal word problems revolve around menu items at Big Bob's Burgers and More Restaurant. My students would always laugh at the silly scenarios as they calculate grand totals and use subtraction skills to figure out how much money would be leftover after a purchase. This item is included in the Math Story Problems Bundle for Middle School. If you purchased the bundle, you will not need to purchase this item. Here are some sample problems: 1. Paul is a very picky

Need story and word problems for your students? This is a great place to start! This story problems bundle requires students to think creatively and critically about information before solving the problems. These are great homework assignments and practice in the classroom. All items are fully editable so that you can change the names to reflect your current class roster. An answer key is available with each item as well. The bundle includes the following items: 1. Halloween Word Problems 2

This packet includes three decimal practice activities. They are all based around NFL statistics and incorporate critical thinking skills with mathematical applications to solve story problems. There are three worksheets, and the following applications are included: Worksheet 1 - Adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and ordering Worksheet 2 - Ordering, comparing, and rounding Worksheet 3 - Adding and subtracting Each activity is fully editable and includes a chart with NFL statistics to b

These dividing decimals word problems revolve around menu items at Big Bob's Burgers and More Restaurant. My students would always laugh at the silly scenarios as they completed the problems. This item is included in the Math Story Problems Bundle for Middle School. If you purchased the bundle, you will not need to purchase this item. Here are some sample problems: 1. Abby, Alex, and Alicia decided to split an order of French Fries from Big Bob’s Burgers and More Restaurant. How much did eac

These multiplying decimals word problems revolve around menu items at Big Bob's Burgers and More Restaurant. My students would always laugh at the silly scenarios as they calculate totals based on multiplying decimals. This item is included in the Math Story Problems Bundle for Middle School. If you purchased the bundle, you will not need to purchase this item. Here are some sample questions. Each question pertains to the cost of items on the given menu: 1. Regina ran to Big Bob’s Burgers an

This activity incorporates fraction and decimal operations (comparing, ordering, rounding, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing) story problems. Worksheet 1 - Pumpkin Pie recipe as the focus. Students will use critical thinking skills to solve each fraction problem. Worksheet 2 - Pumpkin Contest (weight) as the focus. Students will use critical thinking skills to solve each decimal problem. Here are some sample problems: 1. Susan offered to bring the granulated sugar and the brown

This practice includes review of converting decimals, percents, and fractions with a practice table that is "missing" information. Students will need to use the rules (plus some advanced thought) to convert between the different types of numbers to fill in the missing cells.

These are fun decimal story problems that revolve around various Thanksgiving themes (temperatures on Thanksgiving day, weight of turkeys, and prices of Thanksgiving side dishes). All items are fully editable for you to incorporate your own students' names. Each story problem requires students to think critically before solving can begin. The following are the specific activities with sample problems from each: Activity 1 - Temperatures on Thanksgiving Day Adding, subtracting, multiplying,

These are fun decimal story problems that revolve around various Valentine's Day themes (money spent on candy, weight of boxes of chocolates, and prices of flowers). All items are fully editable for you to incorporate your own students' names. Each story problem requires students to think critically before solving can begin. The following are the specific activities with sample problems from each: Activity 1 - Money spent on candy Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and ordering decimals Sam

These are fun decimal story problems that revolve around various winter themes (snow measurements, snow day walking distances, and ski trip item prices). No items reference any holidays such as Christmas, Kwanzaa, etc. The themes are strictly winter. All items are fully editable for you to incorporate your own students' names. Each story problem requires students to think critically before solving can begin. The following are the specific activities with sample problems from each: Activity

These are fun decimal story problems that revolve around two Easter themes (temperatures on Easter day and prices of Easter candy). All items are fully editable. Each story problem requires students to think critically before solving can begin. The following are the specific activities with sample problems from each: Activity 1 - Temperatures on Easter Day Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals Sample Problem - What is the sum of the low temperatures in Charlotte, Detroit

These are fun decimal story problems that revolve around two St. Patrick's Day themes (money earned selling green shamrocks and yards of green fabric). All items are fully editable for you to incorporate your own students' names. Each story problem requires students to think critically before solving can begin. The following are the specific activities with sample problems from each: Activity 1 - Money earned selling green shamrocks Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and ordering decimals S