Public learning track
Everyday Consumer Math and Personal Income
Kindergarten · Math · Curriculum for Excellence
6 lessons
Goal
Calculate discounts, sales taxes, unit prices, and net take-home earnings from wages and deductions.
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Calculating Discounts and Final Sale Prices
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- 6Understanding Gross Pay, Deductions, and Net PayNot started yet
Standards Covered
- MNU 3-07aCurriculum for Excellence · Math · Early Level (P1) · KindergartenI can solve problems by carrying out calculations with a wide range of fractions, decimal fractions and percentages, using my answers to make comparisons and informed choices for real-life situations.
- MNU 3-03aCurriculum for Excellence · Math · Early Level (P1) · KindergartenI can use a variety of methods to solve number problems in familiar contexts, clearly communicating my processes and solutions.
- MNU 3-08aCurriculum for Excellence · Math · Early Level (P1) · KindergartenI can show how quantities that are related can be increased or decreased proportionally and apply this to solve problems in everyday contexts.
- MNU 3-01aCurriculum for Excellence · Math · Early Level (P1) · KindergartenI can round a number using an appropriate degree of accuracy, having taken into account the context of the problem.
Curriculum Framework
Kindergarten · Math · Curriculum for Excellence
1
8 lessons
Mental Math and Calculation Strategies
Master flexible mental strategies and rapid fact recall to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division efficiently.
2
7 lessons
Mathematical Problem Solving and Reasoning
Apply strategic thinking, heuristics, and clear communication to solve and explain complex multi-step problems.
3
7 lessons
Mastering Rounding: Place Values, Decimals, and Significant Figures
Learn the standard mathematical rules for rounding whole numbers, decimals, and values with specified significant figures.
4
7 lessons
Applied Estimation and Degree of Accuracy
Apply estimation techniques and contextual rounding rules to real-world scenarios, measurement data, and calculator outputs.
5
5 lessons
Introduction to Negative Numbers and Real-World Integers
Understand, locate, compare, and apply negative numbers in real-world contexts such as temperature and finance.
6
5 lessons
Adding and Subtracting Integers
Master addition and subtraction of positive and negative integers using number lines, visual models, and algebraic rules.
7
6 lessons
Multiplying, Dividing, and Multi-Step Integer Operations
Multiply and divide signed numbers, apply order of operations, and solve multi-step contextual problems involving integers.
8
6 lessons
Factors, Multiples, and Divisibility
Identify factors, factor pairs, and multiples, apply divisibility tests, and determine greatest common factors and least common multiples using listing methods.
9
10 lessons
Prime Numbers, Factorization, and Number Theory
Identify prime numbers, construct prime factorizations, use prime methods for GCF and LCM, and investigate number properties and conjectures.
10
10 lessons
Powers and Index Laws
Understand exponential notation, evaluate powers of whole numbers mentally and with technology, and apply basic index laws to simplify expressions.
11
6 lessons
Roots and Combined Operations
Evaluate and estimate square and cube roots, apply the order of operations with exponents and radicals, and solve real-world geometric problems.
12
10 lessons
Understanding and Converting Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Build visual and procedural fluency in simplifying fractions, identifying fraction types, and converting between mixed numbers and improper fractions.
13
5 lessons
Comparing and Applying Mixed Numbers and Fractions
Position, compare, and order mixed numbers and improper fractions on number lines and apply fraction conversions to real-world contexts and word problems.
14
6 lessons
Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like and Unlike Denominators
Master adding and subtracting fractions with like, related, and unrelated denominators using lowest common denominator strategies.
15
10 lessons
Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers and Real-World Applications
Add and subtract mixed numbers with and without regrouping, and apply fraction operations to multi-step expressions and real-world scenarios.
16
7 lessons
Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages: Equivalences and Ordering
Convert fluently between fractions, decimals, and percentages, and compare and order mixed rational number representations.
17
6 lessons
Calculating Percentages and Fractions of Quantities
Calculate fractional and percentage parts of quantities using mental strategies and decimal multipliers, and determine percentage increase and decrease.
18
5 lessons
Advanced Percentage Applications and Problem Solving
Solve multi-step problems involving reverse percentages, mixed rational operations, comparative data analysis, and successive percentage changes.
19
6 lessons
Everyday Consumer Math and Personal Income
Calculate discounts, sales taxes, unit prices, and net take-home earnings from wages and deductions.
20
8 lessons
Personal Finance, Budgeting, and Financial Decision-Making
Analyze interest rates, credit options, household budgets, currency exchange, and business margins to make sound financial decisions.
21
6 lessons
Foundations of Ratios and Proportional Division
Master ratio notation, simplification across units, equivalent ratios, and sharing quantities in given ratios.
22
10 lessons
Direct and Inverse Proportion in Practice
Understand, graph, and solve direct and inverse proportion problems across real-world scaling, rates, and inverse relationships.