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Drive-Through Deceit: Related Web Sites

ACTIVITY C

Percentages

National Library of Virtual Manipulatives - Percentages
This manipulative allows users to enter values and compute percentages , as well as view the circle graph that shows the relationship between percentages and the whole.

Thirteen Online: Exploring the Smithsonian
This webquest sends students on a tour of the Smithsonian, uncovering the information they need to answer questions about percentages.

BBC Skillwise - Comparing Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages
This site provides worksheets, teacher hints, and online games to help students compare the relative values of these three concepts, along with support for what the site calls "tutors"-teacher or family members.

Money

Moneyopolis - Where Money Sense Rules
Users can help Xerbie (an alien with a broken space ship) get back home-while learning a lot about money and math-at this site, sponsored by Ernst and Young, also includes information for teachers and parents.

NCTM's Figure This! - Do Movies Make Money?
Profit and loss are all part of the movie game, as students will learn as they help a theatre-owner balance receipts against expenses. They can also get some help in discovering he key to profit, as well as work through a set of related problems.

Money Math - Lessons for Life
This complete guide for teachers offers a complete "money" curriculum for middle schoolers, including activities such as the secret of becoming a millionaire. The four comprehensive lesson plans offer introductory scenarios, presentation suggestions and teacher tips, as well as suggestions for assessment.

Currency Converter
Use this online interactive to convert all kinds of currency. This manipulative can help students understand money concepts by making it the solving tool for word problems involving money from different nations.

Decimals

Fraction Decimal Conversion
Students can practice their knowledge of equivalents at this site, using either a matching game, flash cards, or the traditional game of Concentration. They can also use this site to make their own math games to share with their peers.

BBC Maths File - Saloon Snap
An interactive game for students, this BBC Education site offers students a chance to practice finding equivalent decimals, fractions, and percentages.

Decimal Switch
This simple but creative game gives students a chance to put decimals in ascending order.

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