MOVIES ON A BUDGET DELUXE

Take your students’ real-world math skills to the next level with this Deluxe Movies on a Budget Activity, designed for grades 5–7 and perfect for an engaging review of budgeting, decimals, percentages, and consumer math.

This upgraded version provides more choice, more challenge, and more opportunities for students to apply math authentically—just like they would in real life

Students must plan a trip to the movies while staying under budget, comparing prices, applying coupons, calculating totals, and making smart spending decisions. With two different price lists and two sets of coupons (Movie Coupons + Daily Specials Coupons), students get differentiated and extended practice that strengthens problem-solving and financial literacy.

Whether you need a one-day activity, a small-group project, an early finisher task, or a real-world Friday lesson, this Deluxe Version gives you everything you need—printable and digital.

✨ What’s New in the Deluxe Version?

Your students get MORE opportunities to practice budgeting and consumer math with:

• 2 Movie Price Lists (standard + simplified for differentiation)
• 2 Coupon Sets (Movie Coupons + Daily Specials Coupons)
• Increased rigor with multi-step decisions and optional challenge choices
• Expanded real-world scenarios that require planning, comparing, and calculating

✅ What’s Included:

• Teacher Directions + Tips for Implementation
• Student Instructions Page
• Movie Price List (Version 1)
• Movie Price List (Version 2 – Simplified)
• Movie Coupon Set
• Daily Specials Coupon Set
• Student Budget Worksheet
• Recording Sheet for Calculations
• Example Student Work (optional)
• Student Reflection Sheet
• Answer Key

Perfect for:
✔ Budgeting and consumer math practice
✔ Project-based learning days
✔ Early finishers or enrichment
✔ STAAR review through real-world application
✔ Sub plans or pre/post-break lessons

Why Teachers Love It:

• Real-World Application: Students practice math skills they will actually use in life—budgeting, comparing prices, evaluating deals, and managing money.
• Ready-to-Use: Print or assign digitally; no complicated prep required.
• Engagement Factor: Students LOVE choosing snacks, tickets, and add-ons while figuring out how to stay on budget.
• Built-In Differentiation: Two price lists + coupon varieties allow you to challenge advanced learners while supporting those who need scaffolding.
• Great for Review: Reinforces decimals, percent, operations, and financial literacy without the monotony of worksheets.

📌 Suggested Ways to Use This Resource:

• Classroom Budgeting Mini-Project
• Friday Real-World Math Activity
• Centers or Stations
• Early Finishers
• Small-Group Intervention
• Homework or Extension Project
• Collaboration Activity with partners or groups