The Leafy Greens Lesson Plans

Math #2

PROBLEMS AT THE BALLPARK

OBJECTIVES: Student will reinforce understanding of addition/subtraction of money; counting change.


  1. Jess is selling broccoli bites for $1.95. Justin is selling broccoli bites for $1.59. Which one would you buy broccoli bites from? Why?

  2. Caroline spent $3.45 on ballpark treats. Her brother spent $3.85. Who spent more?

  3. Zach wanted to buy a souvenir. The price on the baseball caps was $13.00. Justin told him that caps were on sale for "$4.00 off." How much was the sale price of the cap?

  4. Jess earned $16.00 selling items at the ballpark. Justin earned $2.00 more than Jess. How much money did each earn?

  5. Caroline spent $2.45 less on food at the ball game today than she spent last week at the game. At last week's game, she spent $6.50. How much did she spend at the game today?

  6. Sarah has 3 quarters, 4 dimes, 2 nickels and 20 pennies. Does she have enough money to get a drink that cost $1.50?

  7. Kate wants to buy 1 hot dog and 1 drink at the ballpark. They cost a total of $3.00. She has 2 quarters, 10 dimes, 8 nickels, and 15 pennies. Does she have enough to buy the hot dog and drink? If so, how much change would she receive? If not, how much change does she need?

  8. Justin sold broccoli bites to Caroline for $1.50. She gave him a $5.00 bill. How much change did she receive?

  9. Will bought 2 hot dogs at the ballpark for $1.50 each. He also bought 1 drink and 1 candy apple for $1.00 each. He gave Hannah a $10.00 bill. How much change did he get from Hannah?

  10. Melanie took $20.00 to the ball game on Saturday. She bought a candy apple for $2.00, 2 bags of popcorn for $1.50 each, 2 drinks for $1.50 each, and a souvenir for $6.00. How much money did she have left?


TEACHER SUGGESTIONS: Set up a tour of a local grocery store. With parent helpers, have students compare prices of leafy greens with other foods. Discuss changes in technology by weighing cabbage on hanging scales, then on computerized scales at register. Figure costs by weight x price per pound.

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