Real-World Applications

Shopping & Budget Simulator

Shop with a budget, apply discounts, calculate GST, and compare unit prices.

Why this tool helps: Students can do decimal arithmetic but struggle to apply it in financial contexts with multiple steps.

Year levels: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8 Curriculum: Australian Curriculum aligned

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