MENU MATH WORD PROBLEMS PACKET #1

Engage, Encourage, & Entertain students with real-life applications of mathematical concepts. Math word problems in this series involve ordering from menus, calculating tax & tips, and budgeting for meals in a variety of scenarios.
Students will develop & use critical thinking skills & problem-solving abilities as they dissect complex scenarios into manageable steps. Applicable common core state standards are covered. Students must identify relevant data & determine numerical expressions necessary to solve the problems. Activities are easily adaptable for grades 3-adult for individuals, small groups, or whole classes. Because there is no prep to use the activities, these resources support the teacher's work-life balance. The packets are suitable for remediation, challenge, review, introduction, lessons, homework, assessment, the substitute's folder, and more! Packets include a color version with graphics, a black & white version without graphics, and the answer key. Packet #1 is based on school lunches & DOES NOT include calculations for tax nor tips. There are 63 content dense, multi-step mathematical calculations relatable to all ages.