Mathday – Bargain Shopping Skills

For the next few months, every Monday (“Mathday“), 1 Smart Mama will feature a brief but challenging equation, comment, quote, or link designed to help you and your family think in the language of math.

Mathday, January 14 || Bargain Shopping Skills

This week, check out this link (PDF): Comparing Prices and Finding the Best Price.

This 12-page practical math lesson teaches your children (and you!) how to figure out the best bargains when you go to the grocery store. Learn when it is better to buy in bulk, and figure out how to find the price-per-unit so you won’t be fooled by different size containers.

Practice simple arithmetic skills in a fun, daily-living environment while you teach your children about frugal living. Perfect for a follow-up trip to the store, where your children can put their new skills to the test!

Also see “Enjoying Math in 2013” and “Tackle Math with New Enthusiasm” for more math minutes to share with your family.