10 Math Problem Solving Activities for Middle School

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3. Show Me the Money!

Here comes the problem number 3 on our list of math problem-solving activities for middle school – have you ever wondered how much different professions earn in a year? Students use proportional reasoning and ratios to compare how much Tom Brady and teachers make.  Bonus exercise: how much do different professions pay in taxes?

10 Math Problem Solving Activities for Middle School

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