Students use common tipping percentages to calculate three tip amounts.
Spend (Buying things, Giving to others)
CTE (Career and technical education), Math
Middle school (6-8)
15-20 minutes
Big idea
Knowing how to figure out the right amount to tip helps you calculate a payment to people for their services.
Essential questions
- How do you figure out a tip?
- What percentage should you leave for a tip?
Objectives
- Learn about common tipping practices and percentages
- Calculate a tip amount in different scenarios
What students will do
- Learn about common tip percentages.
- Calculate a tip for a service that is based on the total bill amount.
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Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_figuring-out-how-much-tip_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_figuring-out-how-much-tip_worksheet.pdf
Note: Please remember to consider your students’ accommodations and special needs to ensure that all students are able to participate in a meaningful way.