Book Fair Math Practice
This 1-page math worksheet helps 5th graders practice addition and subtraction with decimals by using a book fair flyer. Students will calculate the total cost of selected books and determine the correct change from a given amount.
“Create a worksheet that has students look at a book fair flyer, purchase books and add up totals and give different dollar amounts as change”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this worksheet as a warm-up activity or for independent practice during a math lesson on money and decimals.
- Discussion question: If you had $20 to spend, what books would you choose and how much money would you have left?
- For struggling readers, pair students or read the book fair flyer aloud to ensure comprehension.
- Advanced students can be challenged to create their own book fair flyer with prices and then write word problems for a partner to solve.
- Estimated time: 30-45 minutes.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this worksheet as a warm-up activity or for independent practice during a math lesson on money and decimals.
- Discussion question: If you had $20 to spend, what books would you choose and how much money would you have left?
- For struggling readers, pair students or read the book fair flyer aloud to ensure comprehension.
- Advanced students can be challenged to create their own book fair flyer with prices and then write word problems for a partner to solve.
- Estimated time: 30-45 minutes.
Book Fair Math Practice
This 1-page math worksheet helps 5th graders practice addition and subtraction with decimals by using a book fair flyer. Students will calculate the total cost of selected books and determine the correct change from a given amount.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free