Lesson Plan
Rates and Taxes by Illuminations
Subject
Mathematics (NYS P-12 Common Core)
Grade Levels
Commencement, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Description
This activity allows students to become familiar with percents and taxes. Students learn how to determine the amount of tax a family will pay based on a certain income. This lesson was adapted from an article by Warren W. Esty, which appeared in the May 1992 edition of Mathematics Teacher.
Resource
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Rates and Taxes
Content Provider
Illuminations
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