Unit 5, Lesson 7-- Math in Our World: Classroom Supplies

Lesson 7-- Math in Our World: Classroom Supplies

Introduction

Hello Mathematicians! Today we will think about math stories in our world.  One way we use math in our lives is budgets.

Mrs. David has $20 to buy indoor recess supplies. The store has several items available that would make for fun indoor recess activities. Take a look at the following image. 

What do you notice?  What do you wonder?  Jot down your thoughts in your math notebook.

Now, what math questions can you ask about this situation? Answer all the questions you can!

 

Cube puzzles $3. Clay $2. Card Games $4. Blocks $5. Race track $10. Paints $6.

 

Video

 Interactive

Part 1 Directions:

  • In the interactive below, match each math story with the equation or model that represents the story.
  • Then, pick a strategy and solve.

Part 2 Directions:

  • Open the interactive slide link below, and make a copy.
  • Your teacher was just awarded $1,000 to spend on classroom materials. How should the $1,000 be spent?
  • Complete the tables to determine a supply order.

Classroom Budget Interactive Slide Deck Links to an external site.

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