Home
Mission
Blog
Professional Development
Launchpad
Plans
Community
Help
Middle School Math: Taxable Income, Income Tax Game Using Percentages (Easel)
By Geography & Math Made Easy
This is a real-life lesson that encourages students to evaluate taxable income based on one's income and the marginal tax bracket. Kids will love this and have a great time discussing the occupations and how much each is taxed. This lesson does not go as far as to discuss personal deductions and standard deductions, which would lower your taxable income. That is for another day. This is a simple introduction to how Federal taxes are collected.
Focuses on taxable Income, understanding taxes, calculating taxes
Easel Activity Included
OBJECTIVE
MATERIALS
PREPARATION
o Set up the classroom desks or tables so that students are sitting in groups of two or three.
INTRODUCTION: (20 minutes)
Ask students:
Available with purchase
GAME INSTRUCTIONS
Divide students into groups of two or three. Each group will receive a set of Occupation Game Cards. It is suggested that you laminate the cards, cut them, and place them in zip-lock bags so they can be used every year.
Students will be directed to place all cards face down. Distribute the Marginal Tax Bracket Chart.
Students within the group will take turns turning over an Occupation Game Card. Each will write the occupation, taxable income, and income tax percent using the Marginal Tax Bracket Chart provided on each student’s activity sheet (see below). Students will work together to calculate the income tax and lifetime total.
Alternative: you may have students compete against those within their team as another way to play, rather than having one group compete against the other groups in the class. Whatever works best for your students and classroom environment is the best route to take.
The goal is to reach a lifetime total of 100,000 taxable incomes to win. This will require multiple games, or to make it more challenging, raise the Lifetime taxable income goal to 150,000 or 200,000, which will make the game run longer.
Students can create charts on notebook paper for additional games.
Once they reach the lifetime goal, they win that round. Then have them play again.
...............................................................................................................................
Disclaimer:
One purchase is for the use of one teacher. If additional teachers would like to use this product, please purchase additional licenses.
................................................................................................................................
Customer Tips:
When do I post new products? Throw sales? Be the first to know:
• Click the green star next to my picture to become my newest follower.
How to get TeachShare credit to use on future purchases:
• Go under “My TeachShare”, and click on “My Purchases”. Then, click the provide feedback button next to your purchase. Every time you leave feedback on a purchase, TPT gives you credits that you can use to save money on future purchases. I value your feedback as it helps me determine what types of new products I should create for you and other buyers.
................................................................................................................................
© Martha Boykin Products. All rights reserved. Purchase of this product grants the purchaser the right to reproduce pages for classroom use only. If you are not the original purchaser, please download the item from my store before making copies. Copying, editing, selling, redistributing, or posting any part of this product on the internet is strictly forbidden. Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
................................................................................................................................
Ann's Adventure- Solving Using Two Step, Distribution, Variables on Both Sides
By Howlin' Husky Math Games
Try the demo first!
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Anns-Adventure-DEMO-Adding-and-Subtracting-Within-100-8812762
Step into the immersive world of educational adventure with "Ann's Adventure"! Play in full screen!
Join Ann, the beloved character from Math-Tac-Toe, on her captivating journey through the enchanted Wild Woods. In this interactive platformer, students will strengthen their math skills while exploring a forest teeming with challenges and excitement.
Engage in dynamic math action as you practice solving two step linear equations, soling using distribution property, and linear solving with variables on both sides. With randomly generated math problems and level layouts, every playthrough offers a unique and enriching experience!
Can be use for:
Key features tailored for educators and students include:
Students take control of Ann using keyboard controls and master the art of jumping with the space bar.
Embark on an exhilarating quest to rescue the adorable "Fuzzies" who have lost their way in the enchanting Wild Woods. But be wary of the lurking creatures that await!
Reinforce math concepts through engaging gameplay mechanics, rewarding students for their math proficiency and problem-solving skills.
Immerse students in the adventure with captivating music and lively sound effects, creating an immersive learning environment that keeps students motivated and engaged.
Future unlocks and new outfits for Ann, including the swashbuckling Pirate Ann! Stay tuned for exciting updates and additional content tailored to enhance the learning experience.
Seamlessly integrate the game into classroom activities with compatibility on Chromebooks and PC platforms, providing educators with a versatile tool to reinforce math concepts in a fun and interactive way.
Getting started is simple and straightforward! Enable JavaScript, download the game, and double-click the HTML file to launch it in your browser. Share the excitement with your students and inspire them to embark on an unforgettable math adventure!
Have specific learning objectives in mind? Need a customized version tailored to your classroom curriculum? Reach out to me, and I'll be delighted to assist you in creating an educational experience that meets your needs. Let's make learning math an exciting journey filled with discovery and fun!
Interested in more computer science content?? Check this out!
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Bundle-Learn-to-Program-Scratch-Task-Cards-LEVEL-1-3-11365530
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Particle-Engine-Using-ArrayLists-in-Java-9074432
Interested in more games?? Check it!
Interested in forms to make life easier!? Got it!
Bundle: Math Gag- Middle School Bundle (Game like Taboo!)
By Howlin' Husky Math Games
THIS IS A PRINTABLE RESOURCE!
Introducing Math Gag: The Ultimate Classroom Vocabulary Card Game!
Math Gag is an engaging and educational math vocabulary game designed to bring fun and excitement into your classroom while enhancing students' math terminology and communication skills. This interactive math teaching aid challenges students to describe math terms without using key "gag" words, fostering critical thinking and creativity. Think the game "Taboo!"
This bundle includes 3 packs of clue cards from 3rd grade math up to algebra; 144 words!
Includes:
144 Printable clue cards
5 choices of backs for the cards
Instruction manual
Buzzer and timer not included!
Key Features:
Engaging Vocabulary Practice: Helps students master math terminology in a fun and interactive way, making it a perfect classroom math activity.
Critical Thinking: Encourages students to think creatively and find alternative ways to explain concepts, enhancing their critical thinking in math.
Collaboration: Promotes teamwork and communication skills among students, making it ideal for collaborative learning in math.
Versatile: Suitable for different math levels and topics, from algebra and geometry to calculus and trigonometry.
Classroom Friendly: Easy to set up and play, making it an ideal educational math game for both small and large groups.
Ways to Use Math Gag in Your Classroom:
Review Sessions: Use Math Gag as a math review game to reinforce key terms and concepts before exams. This engaging method helps solidify students' understanding in a memorable way.
Group Activities: Divide the class into teams for a fun math learning tool that fosters a healthy competitive spirit and teamwork.
Warm-Up Exercises: Start your math class with a quick round of Math Gag to get students' brains working and ready for the day's lesson.
End-of-Unit Activities: Conclude a unit with a fun Math Gag session to recap and solidify students' understanding of the material covered.
Enrichment for Advanced Students: Challenge your advanced learners with more complex terms and Gag words, keeping them engaged and motivated with this interactive math exercise.
End of Year: Great activity for end of the year fun!
Ice Breaker: Great for the beginning of the year review and a "get to know you!"
Why Teachers Love Math Gag:
Easy to implement with minimal prep time.
Encourages active learning and participation through engaging math exercises.
Adaptable for different math topics and levels, making it a versatile classroom math activity.
Enhances students’ vocabulary and descriptive skills, crucial for effective communication in math.
Creates a lively and interactive classroom atmosphere, making math fun and engaging.
6th Grade Statistics - Game Show Review Game
By The M-Intercept
This is the perfect way to review your 6th grade statistics unit!
Students will love this Jeopardy-like game to review the Statistics standards. This game is aligned with Common Core standards. Categories include STATISTICAL QUESTIONS, DATA DISTRIBUTION, MEASURES OF CENTER, DATA DISPLAYS, SUMAMRIZE DATA, AND VOCABULARY. Points range from 100 - 500, which reflect the increase in difficulty from 100-point basic review questions to 500-point questions that require students to apply their knowledge.
**FULLY EDITABLE** While the game is complete, it is also editable in PowerPoint, making it easy to add questions or change the level of difficulty based on your students' needs.
STATISTICAL QUESITONS: questions require students to determine whether or not a question is statistical, and identify that variability is required for statistical questions.
DATA DISTRIBUTION: questions cover finding the range, explaining the shape of the data, and the 500 point question asks students to find the mean absolute deviation (MAD).
MEAURES OF CENTER: questions involve finding mean, median, and mode from both lists of data and after looking at various data displays.
DATA DISPLAYS: questions revolve around dot plots, histograms, frequency tables, and box plots.
SUMMARIZE DATA: questions require students to draw conclusions from data, determine possible questions asked, and connect data to different situations.
**Looking for other options? **
6th Grade Review Games BUNDLE – All 6 games for the price of 5!a>
Ratios and Proportional Relationships Game Show Review
Number Systems Game Show Review
Expressions and Equations Game Show Review
Geometry Game Show Review
6th Grade All Standards Review Game – perfect for state testing and the end of the year!
6th Grade Ratios and Proportional Relationships - Game Show Review Game
By The M-Intercept
This is the perfect way to review your ratios and rates unit!
Students will love this Jeopardy-like game to review all Common Core Ratios and Proportional Relationships standards. Categories include writing ratios, unit rates, equivalent ratios, ratios and percent, graphing ratios and vocabulary. Points range from 100 - 500, which reflect the increase in difficulty.
**FULLY EDITABLE** While the game is complete, it is also editable in PowerPoint, making it easy to add questions or change the level of difficulty based on your students' needs.
Writing Ratios: questions focus on writing ratios in different forms based off of story problems, given situations, and diagrams/graphs
Unit Rates: questions cover finding the unit rate when given a double number line, ratio table, or equivalent rate
Equivalent Ratios: questions focus on various ways to create equivalent ratios or use equivalent ratios to solve real-world problems including measurement equivalents
Ratios and percent: questions focus on creating equivalent ratios to find percent of given amounts, determine how many of something is left, etc.
Graphing ratios: questions require students to use graphs to answer ratio questions and describe how to create a graph based off given ratios
**Looking for other Ratios options?**
Here are some great notes to either teach or review key concepts related to ratios and rates!
Or check out this graphing ratios worksheet to supplement your lessons.
**Or Other Game Show Games **
6th Grade Review Games BUNDLE – All 6 games for the price of 5!a>
Number Systems Game Show Review
Expressions and Equations Game Show Review
Geometry Game Show Review
Statistics Game Show Review
6th Grade All Standards Review Game – perfect for state testing and the end of the year!
6th Grade Review Game All Standards - Test Prep or EOY 6th Grade
By The M-Intercept
Time to review for your state assessment? Need a great test prep tool to review before state assessments, the SBAC, or Common Core tests, or just play at the end of the year in 6th grade math? This game is highly engaging while reviewing important concepts from the school year.
Students will love this Jeopardy-like game to review all Common Core standards. Categories include RATIOS & PROPORTIONS, NUMBER SYSTEMS, EXPRESSIONS & EQUATIONS, GEOMETRY, STATISTICS AND VOCABULARY. Points range from 100 - 500, which reflect the increase in difficulty from 100-point basic review questions to 500-point questions that require students to apply their knowledge.
**FULLY EDITABLE** While the game is complete, it is also editable in PowerPoint, making it easy to add questions or change the level of difficulty based on your students' needs.
RATIOS & PROPORTIONS: questions require students to find unit rate, use ratio tables, find equivalent ratios, and find a percent as a ratio.
NUMEBR SYSTEMS: questions cover finding the Greatest Common Factor, long division, exponents, the coordinate plane, and dividing fractions.
EXPRESSIONS & EQUATIONS: questions involve having students identify equivalent expressions using the distributive property, write expressions, write equations, and write and graph inequalities.
GEOMETRY: questions focus on finding area of a triangle, trapezoid, and irregular figure. Questions also ask students to be able to find the volume and surface area of three-dimensional shapes.
STATISTICS: questions require students to find the mean, median, interquartile range, and mean absolute deviation. Students must also answer identify the data distribution and gather information from a graph.
**Looking for other options? **
6th Grade Review Games BUNDLE – All 6 games for the price of 5!a>
Ratios and Proportional Relationships Game Show Review
Number Systems Game Show Review
Expressions and Equations Game Show Review
Geometry Game Show Review
Statistics Game Show Review
Money Bill and Coin Worksheets with Scissor Cutting Practice Fun Money Exercise
By The Student Worksheets
Money Bingo is an engaging and educational game designed to help students master the identification of coins and bills! In this fun and interactive game, students use Bingo cards with different coins and bills listed in each square, such as pennies, dimes, quarters, $1 bills, and more.
The teacher calls out the name of a coin or bill (or shows an image), and students mark the corresponding spot on their Bingo cards.
This game reinforces coin and bill recognition, counting skills, and simple money math in a fun and competitive way.
Perfect for classroom settings, homeschool environments, or math centers, Money Bingo makes learning about money enjoyable and effective.
It’s a great way to help students recognize different bills and coins while building essential financial literacy skills!
Middle School Math: Multiplying 1 Digit and 2 Digit Fractions Puzzle
By Geography & Math Made Easy
Teaching your students how to multiply 1-digit and 2-digit fractions through puzzles is a fun and engaging way for them to practice their math skills. Puzzles challenge students to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills while reinforcing important mathematical concepts. By incorporating puzzles into the classroom, you can make learning more interactive and enjoyable for your students. This method also allows for hands-on learning as students physically manipulate pieces to find the correct answers. Additionally, puzzles provide immediate feedback, allowing students to self-assess their understanding of the material. Overall, using puzzles to teach multiplying fractions not only helps students grasp the concept more effectively but also makes learning fun and enjoyable.
THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:
🟢 Puzzle #1: Multiplying 1 Digit & 2 Digit Fractions
🟢 Puzzle #2: Multiplying 2 Digit Fractions
OBJECTIVES:
The learner will multiply two fractions together by multiplying the numerators and denominators. The learner will simplify the answer to multiplication.
☑ For secondary — middle school and high school students
☑ Check out the preview to see what is included.
Visit our store Geography & Math Made Easy to view other related resources.
OTHER RESOURCES YOU MAY LIKE:
✧ Calculate Taxable Income
✧ Equation Puzzle Game
✧ Other Middle School Math Resources ........................................................................................................................................................
CREATE A CUSTOM BUNDLE & SAVE UP TO 20%
Do you need $25 or more of resources from our store and want to save up to 20%? Just let me know and a customized bundle can be created for you. Learn more about how to Create Your Custom Bundle. ......................................................................................................................................................... DISCLAIMER One purchase is for the use of one teacher. If additional teachers wish to use this product, please purchase additional licenses. ........................................................................................................................................................ Related Topics: #geographyandmathmadeeasy, #multiplyingfractions, #simplyfyingfractions #middleschoolmath #algebra, #prealgebra, #puzzle