In this homework activity, students figure out what it cost to get them fully outfitted for school. (This does not include tuition expenses.)
Distribute to each student a copy of the
Going Back to School Can Be Expensive! worksheet. This homework assignment
involves students and parents as they work together to calculate the amount
of money spent getting students ready to go back to school.
Extension Activities
When the worksheets are returned, gather data and have students figure the average total amount spent getting each student ready for school; students also might figure out the total and the average spent on each line item (for example, school supplies or new shoes).
Note: If you think parents might be sensitive about sharing information
about the money they spend getting kids ready for school, explain to students
that this is a homework assignment only. Tell them you will not
share their responses with others; you will only check their math for
a homework grade.
Assessment
Students will accurately calculate the total amount spent.
Lesson Plan Source
Education World
Submitted By
Gary Hopkins
National Standards
MATHEMATICS: Number and Operations GRADES 3 - 5 NM-NUM.3-5.3 Compute
Fluently and Make Reasonable Estimates GRADES 6 - 8 NM-NUM.6-8.3 Compute
Fluently and Make Reasonable Estimates GRADES 9 - 12 NM-NUM.9-12.3 Compute
Fluently and Make Reasonable Estimates