The Leafy Greens Lesson Plans

Math #3

PROBLEMS AT THE BALLPARK

OBJECTIVES: Student will reinforce understanding of tables and organization of data.


1. Look at the chart below. Mr. Don has to study today's sales at the ballpark.

Today's Sales at the Ball Park
Drinks18
Popcorn19
Hot Dogs6
Cracker Jacks0
Candy apples3
Broccoli Bites21
Ice Cream5
  • Which item sold the most?
  • How many hot dogs and ice cream sold?
  • Did more candy apples or ice cream sell?
  • How many more bags of popcorn sold than hot dogs?
  • How many fewer candy apples sold than drinks?
  • How many total items sold today at the ballpark?



2. Mr. Don studied the ballpark sales for the month of July.

July Ball Park Sales
Drinks3742
Popcorn3075
Hot Dogs3502
Cracker Jacks942
Candy apples3954
Broccoli Bites809
Ice Cream207

  • Make a table showing items in order from the most sold to the least sold.



TEACHER SUGGESTIONS: Expose students to computer database. Ask parent volunteers to help students track their daily intake of vegetables on a class database.

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