This slide show has been created by Eric Arbetter at Barrington Elementary School.

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These activities will address the following Hazelwood Objectives for fifth grade:

Find averages.

Divide a three or more digit dividend by a one digit divisor.

Divide dollars and cents by one or two digit divisors.

Explain math concepts and problem solutions orally and in writing.

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Whenever you see this picture, you will need to write the answer in your journal.

The following questions are about Indian Ridge Elementary

School’s winter musical.

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•Potato Chips $0.50

•Licorice $0.30

•Popcorn $1.00

•Soda $0.95

•Juice $0.15

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What was the average price of food from the concession stand? Show your work below. On the lines, explain how you got your answer.

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What was the average price of food from the concession stand? Show your work below.

$1.00 .50 + .30$1.80

$1.803 $0.60

18 000 000 0

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First, I added up the prices for popcorn, chips, and licorice. My sum was $1.80. Next, I divided $1.80 by 3 since there were 3 items which I added. When I divided, I made sure that I lined up my decimals. My answer was $0.60. This means that the average cost of food is sixty cents.

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What was the average price of drinks from the concession stand? Show your work below. On the lines, explain how you got your answer.

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What was the average price of drinks from the concession stand? Show your work below.

$0.95+0.15$1.10 $1.102

$0.55

1 0 10 10 0

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First, I added up the prices for soda and juice. My sum was $1.10. Next, I divided $1.10 by 2 since there were 2 items which I added. When I divided, I made sure that I lined up my decimal. My answer was $0.55. This means that the average cost of drinks is fifty-five cents.

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