No Prep Sub Plans: Percent Applications | Create a Game | Grades 6-8

No Prep Sub Plans: Percent Applications – Discounts, Tax & Tips (Grades 6–8)
Bring real-world math to life! This no prep, print-and-go project helps students master percent applications through engaging, hands-on learning as they design their own math game.
Perfect for sub plans, review, or project-based learning, this lesson connects math to everyday situations students actually understand.
What’s Included:
- Student-friendly project overview and clear directions
- Mini research activity focused on: - Calculating percent discounts
- Percent increase vs. percent decrease
- How sales tax and tips work in real life
- Real-world applications of percents

- Step-by-step game design project with structured guidance
- Game planning page with sections for: - Skill being practiced
- Game rules and gameplay
- How to win
- Creative “twist” element
- Materials checklist

- Teacher directions page (simple and easy for any sub to follow)
- Black and white version for easy printing
Skills Covered:
- Calculating percent discounts (sale price)
- Finding sales tax and total cost
- Calculating tips
- Understanding percent increase and decrease
- Applying percent concepts to real-world scenarios
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- Truly no prep – just print and go
- Focuses on real-life math students will actually use
- Engaging alternative to traditional worksheets
- Works for individual or group projects
- Keeps students focused and productive with a substitute
- Clear structure supports all learners
Perfect For:
- Sub plans
- Math centers or stations
- End-of-unit projects
- Review and reinforcement
- Early finishers
- Project-based learning