Keywords in Math
Math in Nature
Money Math
Math & Adulting
Math in Careers
100
List three words that indicate the use of ADDITION
Sum, plus, added to, total, altogether, in total, etc.
100
Recall the name of the pattern that appears naturally throughout the world.
Fibonacci Sequence
100
List three different ways to make $1.00
4 quarters, 20 nickels, 10 dimes, etc.
100
Name two types of deductions on a paystub
Health Insurance, FICA, 401K, Taxes, etc.
100
Recall two differences between a job and a career
A job is typically hourly and does not offer benefits; it is a stepping stone to a career. A career is typically salary with benefits and is a long-term goal.
200
Identify which operation should be used in the following word problem: Cindy purchased 108 tickets for the class trip. Suzie purchased 59. How many more tickets did Cindy purchase?
Subtraction
200
Identify two examples of where the Fibonacci Sequence appears
Sunflowers & Pinecones
200
Translate the following:
$4,561,342.50
4 million 561 thousand 342 dollars and 50 cents
200
Identify three key elements to look for on a job posting
Date posted, hourly vs. salary wage, location, requirements, responsibilities, etc.
200
Explain one way math is used in the healthcare industry
300
Complete the following word problem:
Jeffrey bought 15 cookies. Jamie bought 20 times as many cookies as Jeffrey.How many tickets did Jamie buy?
20 x 15 = 300
300
Sketch the Fibonacci Sequence pattern
300
Apply your knowledge of money and rounding by rounding this value to the nearest HUNDREDTH:
$368.429
$368.43
300
Demonstrate your understanding: Maria earns $14/hr and worked 32 hours this week. What is her gross daily earnings?
$14 x 32 hours = $448
300
Illustrate your understanding of Math in Careers by calculating Kevin’s weekly earnings:
Kevin earns $8/hr as a waiter and works 12/hr day. Kevin works 6 days a week and makes an average of $300 weekly in tips. What is Kevin’s gross weekly pay?
$8/hr x 12 hour = $96/day
$96 x 6 days a week = $576
$576 + $300 in tips = $876 total
400
Differentiate key words that indicate multiplication and keywords that indicate division
Multiplication: Product, times, multiplied by
Division: Quotient, divided by
400
Analyze two other patterns which appear in nature
Pattern of time through the sunrise & sunset
Patterns of the stars & constellations
400
Categorize the following values from least to greatest:
2.0, .20, .02, .12, .48,
.02, .12, .20, .48, 2.0
400
Compare & Contrast: Net Pay vs. Gross Pay
Net Pay: The $ you bring home
Gross Pay: The $ you earn (before taxes & deductions)
400
Analyze one way math is used in your Math in Careers project
Answers may vary
500
Evaluate the following:
What is the sum of 3,546 and 4,243?
3,546 + 4,243 = 7,789
500
Evaluate the first 5 digits of the Fibonacci Sequence
0, 1, 1, 2, 3
500
Evaluate: Your teacher purchased a world map which cost $25.67, an atlas which cost $5.45, and a globe which cost $55.98. What is the total cost?
$87.01
500
Evaluate the following: Brendan makes $32/hour and worked 52 hours this week. What is his total weekly earnings?
*HINT: OVERTIME*
$32/hr x 40 hours = $1280
$32 x 1.5 = $48
$48 x 12 = $576
$1280 + $576 = $1856
500
Evaluate Cara’s gross annual wage if she earns $3600/month
$3600/month x 12 months = $43,200