List three words that indicate the use of ADDITION
Sum, plus, added to, total, altogether, in total, etc.
Recall the name of the pattern that appears naturally throughout the world.
Fibonacci Sequence
List three different ways to make $1.00
4 quarters, 20 nickels, 10 dimes, etc.
Name two types of deductions on a paystub
Health Insurance, FICA, 401K, Taxes, etc.
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.
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
Identify two examples of where the Fibonacci Sequence appears
Sunflowers & Pinecones
Translate the following:
$4,561,342.50
4 million 561 thousand 342 dollars and 50 cents
Identify three key elements to look for on a job posting
Date posted, hourly vs. salary wage, location, requirements, responsibilities, etc.
Explain one way math is used in the healthcare industry
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
Sketch the Fibonacci Sequence pattern
Apply your knowledge of money and rounding by rounding this value to the nearest HUNDREDTH:
$368.429
$368.43
Demonstrate your understanding: Maria earns $14/hr and worked 32 hours this week. What is her gross daily earnings?
$14 x 32 hours = $448
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
Differentiate key words that indicate multiplication and keywords that indicate division
Multiplication: Product, times, multiplied by
Division: Quotient, divided by
Analyze two other patterns which appear in nature
Pattern of time through the sunrise & sunset
Patterns of the stars & constellations
Categorize the following values from least to greatest:
2.0, .20, .02, .12, .48,
.02, .12, .20, .48, 2.0
Compare & Contrast: Net Pay vs. Gross Pay
Net Pay: The $ you bring home
Gross Pay: The $ you earn (before taxes & deductions)
Analyze one way math is used in your Math in Careers project
Answers may vary
Evaluate the following:
What is the sum of 3,546 and 4,243?
3,546 + 4,243 = 7,789
Evaluate the first 5 digits of the Fibonacci Sequence
0, 1, 1, 2, 3
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
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
Evaluate Cara’s gross annual wage if she earns $3600/month
$3600/month x 12 months = $43,200