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12th grade word problems activities under $5
LOGIC PUZZLES for middle and high
Included in this resource are 5 logic puzzles on separate pages, set up with grids and ready to be solved!
Let your students know that your class is all about thinking and sticking with a problem until it is “puzzled out.”
Students too often see mathematics as a set of rules to know and follow. However, real mathematics, in life outside of school is not so algorithmic. In addition, questions presented on state tests ask students to think beyond the rules. The simplest word problems ask them t
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6th - 12th
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Logic Puzzles for Spring
Logic problems are fun for bell-ringers, time-fillers, and challenge. This set of ready-to-use 6 Spring-themed problems are great for your middle school math and secondary math students. Keep even your brightest students challenged. Included in this resource:- 6 Spring-themed logic problems of medium level- Answer Key- Great for math centers, time fillers, or bell-ringers.- Note: the logic puzzles may require more than one review of the clues. Love Logic Puzzles? MUST have logic puzzles sets
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Logic Puzzles Bundle of seasonal logic puzzles for middle school math
Math One-Step Real-World Word Problems Using Addition/Subtraction (Complete)
This product is IEP based using the Common Core State Stand 3.OA.8 and modifying this goal using the Dynamic Learning Maps Essential Outcomes.
EE.3.OA.8 Solve one-step real-world problems using addition or subtraction within 20.
Example of IEP Math Goal:
By (date), when given one-step real-world problems using addition and subtraction within 20, (student) will identify the correct operation and then solve the problem (given access to a number line and/or hundreds chart) with 80% accuracy as me
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PreK - 12th
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M&M Linear Systems of Equations Activity
This activity is designed for students to complete after learning about solving systems of linear equations. The activity gives students a real-life perspective on systems of equations by using the motivation that only candy can provide. Students will receive a paper bag (stapled closed) filled with a combination of regular and peanut M&M's. Each bag has the number of total candies within written on its side so that students may see the total number of candies. (I give one bag per group
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Systems Unit Bundle - Substitution, Elimination
Paycheck Task Cards Financial Literacy Activity - print and digital
Students find percentages of gross weekly, biweekly, semimonthly and monthly incomes to find total deduction amounts and net incomes in this personal financial literacy activity. Some questions ask students to find annual income based on the gross and net amounts shown in a person’s paycheck. Students will gain an understanding of gross income, paycheck deductions and how to calculate net income from this personal finance activity. This activity includes 10 task cards (2 per page) with 36 total
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: Consumer Math Activities Bundle for Building Financial Literacy
Discounts, Taxes, and Tips Scavenger Hunt
Are your students tired of doing boring worksheets? Get them out of their seats and moving around with a fun scavenger hunt! This self-checking product consists of 10 discounts, taxes, and tips questions: finding sale prices, taxes paid, total price with taxes, tip amount, total bill amount including tip, etc.
Here’s how a scavenger hunt works:
Post the pages around your room in a random. The students may start on any letter they choose. They first solve the problem on the top of the page.
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6th - 12th
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Exponential Growth & Decay Zombie Maze
Students will solve various types of exponential growth and decay word problems. They will solve each problem and follow the path of the correct answers. They will try to lead Carl to safety without being eaten by the different zombies.
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8th - 12th
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Six ICEBREAKER HS Math activities
These Ice Breaker Activities are PERFECT for the First week of school. These brain warm ups are great for helping students get their creative math juices flowing. I have also found that these activites are great for getting students excited about math and allows their math creativity to come out!
This package includes 6 different icebreakers. Answer Keys are included for each of the activities. They can be done in groups, as a class, individually, etc. Lots of options and a great way to get yo
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8th - 12th
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Calculus Derivatives Project: The Calculus Coaster
A project that combines the concepts of continuity and differentiation and applies it to a real world situation. The students must first use both continuity and differentiation to solve for multiple coefficients. They then use the coefficients they have solved for and their knowledge of derivatives to answer questions about the situation. Designed for an AP or Advanced Calculus 1 class.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Polynomial Functions - Real World Applications
Polynomial Functions - Real World Applications: these handouts challenge students to apply their algebra skills in real world situations. The applications can be used as a way to measure student growth or for review.Topics included are:• Graph and evaluate polynomial functions• Identify minima and maxima• Solve polynomial functions using synthetic division, long division, and/or factoring• Write a polynomial function given a graph• Determine the domain of a function for a real world setting• Per
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Real World Applications Bundle - Algebra
Slope Investigation Fun Activity / Experiment Algebra Graphing Linear Equations
This TWO-PERIOD (or 90-minute) activity is designed to come BEFORE learning about slope. It will allow students to discover through experiments what slope means and how to find it. Students will drop tennis balls, baseballs, and "SuperBalls" and measure their bounce heights from various distances. My entire department uses this as part of our International Baccalaureate program for the unit on graphing linear equations. After this activity, your students should better understand slope, which
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7th - 12th
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The Night Before Physics (A Night Before Christmas Physics Review Parody)
Christmas Eve becomes unforgettable for a group of physics students when Santa makes an unexpected appearance!
Check out the preview to see the beginning of this entertaining holiday adventure! Want to know what happens next? Purchase this product and help fund more stories like this!
Looking for a fun activity going into the holiday's for a physics or physical science class, or maybe to assign so student's do not get rusty on physics over break? Whether your students are in physics or have se
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9th - 12th
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Systems of Equations and Inequalities - Real World Applications
Systems of Equations and Inequalities - Real World Applications: this handout challenges students to apply their algebra skills in real world situations. The applications can be used as a way to measure student growth or for review.Topics included are:• Systems of equations and inequalities: Linear to Linear and Linear to Quadratic• Write systems of equations and inequalities given real life scenarios• Graph and solve systems of equations and inequalities• Solve and graph inequalities with two v
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Real World Applications Bundle - Algebra
Logarithms Project: Mega-Bucks, Comparing Interest Rates
Follow your accountant's advise or invest in your friend's restaurant?Fun project requires students to compare two types of compound interest and calculate how long it would take to save four specified amounts. Includes formula sheet, directions, rubric, simple answer key, and detailed solutions to display to your class. ***Click the preview to see a sample.***------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This project is ALSO included in:Logarithms L
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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3 Reads Template Problem Solving
Template for using the 3 Reads strategy for Mathematical Problem Solving
For detailed instruction on how to use this approach see my blog post on using this template here:
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K - 12th
Simple Interest Scavenger Hunt
Simple interest always gives my students problems when they have to solve for a parameter other than the interest earned. This self-checking, 10 problem scavenger hunt is a fun way to give them some additional practice.
The slides can be solved in any order. Students solve the problem on the top of the page, then find the answer on the bottom of another page. I usually post them around the room to get the kiddos up and moving. When beginning with the "D" page, the pages spell DUMBWAITER whe
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9th - 12th
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Math Challenge Problems of the Week
This product is a compilation of 50 challenging math problems from various resources broken up into 10 convenient assignments. Each of the ten assignments are 5 questions each and one page in length. Each assignment has an answer key that includes the answer with an explanation and graphics if necessary. References are also included to where the original problem was used. The purpose of this product is to expose students to mathematical thought outside of traditional assessments, initiate m
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9th - 12th
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Winter Math Logic Puzzles for Winter Math
Challenge your students with this set of 6 logic problems for winter. Great for bell-ringers, time-fillers, and earl-finishers. Keep even your brightest students challenged. Included in this resource:- 6 Winter-themed logic problems of medium level- Answer Key- Great for math centers, time fillers, or bell-ringers.- Note: the logic puzzles may require more than one review of the clues. More seasonally-themed logic problems: Fall and SpringAlso available in a money saving seasonal logic probl
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Logic Puzzles Bundle of seasonal logic puzzles for middle school math
Exponential Log Function Real-World Word Problem Fun Activity
This activity will get your students out of their seats and working cooperatively in small groups. They will use their knowledge of exponential and logarithmic functions in order to solve real-life problems.This is one of my favorite activities to do as a review & as a way to deepen students’ understanding of concepts that they learned in a unit. This activity is one that the students actually enjoy. If I put the same questions on a worksheet, I would hear a lot of whining. Instead, they
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Exponent Algebra Bundle of Notes, Games, & Activities
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - Real World Applications
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - Real World Applications: these handouts challenge students to apply their algebra skills in real world situations. The applications can be used as a way to measure student growth or for review.Topics included are:• Write and solve exponential equations.• Determine if a scenario is exponential growth or decay.• Write and solve logarithmic equations.Build models:• Business: compound interest• Science: growth/decay, half-life, pH balance, intensity of an eart
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Real World Applications Bundle - Algebra
Landscaping Project: Area, Surface Area, and Volume
Students will enjoy this real-world project where they are asked to create a proposal for a custom backyard for Mr. and Mrs. Green. Students are given specifics on what the Greens would like for their new backyard as well as a budget. They are required to create a scaled drawing of the layout, show calculations for pricing every item in the backyard and will create a presentation to present their proposal. This bundle also includes a rubric for scoring the final product.
This project will
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9th - 12th
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Budgeting Task Cards - Leveled - Suitable for Review Games
Perfect for test or exam review, this set includes 12 applied budgeting task cards and 4 blank cards. A recording sheet and answer guide are also included. Each card is individually coded, making it easy to quickly gauge topic and level, particularly if you are combining these with other task cards in the series. Difficulty levels range from Level 1 - Very Easy, to Level 4 - Challenging.Concepts addressed in this activity:Income vs expenses,Fixed and variable costs,Tenant vs landlord responsibi
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9th - 12th
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Rational Functions - Real World Applications
Rational Functions - Real World Applications: this handout challenges students to apply their algebra skills in real world situations. The applications can be used as a way to measure student growth or for review.Topics included are:• Write rational functions given a real life scenario• Simplifying rational expressions• Solving rational equations• Identify the meaning of asymptotes • Challenge question: compound fractionsBuild rational models:• Area• Distance, rate, and time• Averages• Work prin
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Real World Applications Bundle - Algebra
Functions and Graphs - Real World Applications
Functions and Graphs - Real World Applications: this handout challenges students to apply their algebra skills in real world situations. The applications can be used as a way to measure student growth or for review.•Topics covered in this applications handout:• Creating and analyzing graphs given a real life scenario• Domain and range• Independent and dependent variables• Creating functions given a real life scenario• Operations with functions• Composition of functions• Interpreting a maximum va
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9th - 12th
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