• Calculating Rates • 5

Applied Math Level 6

Here are some engaging hands-on activities for adult learners to practice Calculating Rates in the Workplace, along with a materials list:

Hands-On Activities

1. Workplace Efficiency Analysis
   
   

   • Activity: Participants calculate the rate of tasks completed per hour or per employee to assess productivity.

   • Materials:

     • Productivity tracking sheets.

     • Pens and calculators.

2. Unit Rate Challenge
   
   

   • Activity: Participants determine unit rates for pricing, speed, or efficiency (e.g., cost per item, miles per hour).

   • Materials:

     • Unit rate charts.

     • Sample business data.

3. Sales Commission Calculation
   
   

   • Activity: Participants calculate commission rates based on total sales revenue.

   • Materials:

     • Sales tracking sheets.

     • Sample receipts.

4. Workplace Budgeting Exercise
   
   

   • Activity: Participants calculate hourly wages and compare rates across different job roles.

   • Materials:

     • Payroll sheets.

     • Financial statement templates.

5. Speed and Distance Calculations
   
   

   • Activity: Participants calculate travel rates for workplace logistics (e.g., miles per hour, delivery speed).

   • Materials:

     • Distance conversion worksheets.

     • Sample transportation schedules.

Explore more workplace math strategies here and additional adult numeracy resources here.

Materials List

• Paper: Graph paper, plain sheets, worksheets.

• Writing Tools: Pens, pencils, markers, highlighters.

• Calculators: Basic and scientific calculators.

• Scenario Cards: Pre-written real-life math problems.

• Sorting Trays: For organizing numbers and calculations.

• Budget and Payroll Templates: Printable worksheets for financial calculations.

• Inventory and Sales Sheets: Tracking templates for workplace applications.

These activities make rate calculations practical and engaging in workplace scenarios.