Pizza Shop Fractions & Decimals Project | Grade 4 Math

In this multi-day math project, students take on the role of pizza shop manager and use fractions and decimals to make real-world decisions. Across five connected parts, students compare pizza portions, interpret menu prices, calculate customer orders, evaluate value, and design an order that meets specific constraints.

The focus is on reasoning, explanation, and decision-making, not just computation.

This project is classroom-ready and works well as a small-group activity, independent project, or culminating task after fraction and decimal instruction.

What’s Included

• Student Packet (print-ready)
  • Clear scenario and fixed menu
  • 8 pages
  • 5 connected parts that build in complexity
  • Structured space for work and written explanations
  • Optional challenge section for extension
• Teacher Guide
  • Standards mapping for each part
  • Sample solutions with reasoning
  • Discussion prompts for math talk
  • Common misconceptions and pacing suggestions
• Scoring Rubric
  • Standards-aligned
  • Organized by project parts
  • Three performance levels with space for points

Standards Addressed (Grade 4)

• 4.NF.A.1 – Equivalent fractions
• 4.NF.A.2 – Comparing fractions
• 4.NF.B.3 – Adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers
• 4.NF.B.4 – Multiplying fractions by whole numbers
• 4.NF.C.5 – Fractions as decimals
• 4.NF.C.6 – Comparing decimals
• 4.NF.C.7 – Ordering decimals

Time Frame

• Designed for 3 class periods
• Can be extended with the optional challenge and writing extension

Why Teachers Use This Project

• Real-world context students understand
• Requires students to show work and explain thinking
• Multiple correct solutions allowed, but assessment stays consistent
• Clean layout that’s easy to print or upload to Google Classroom

Best For

• Fraction and decimal application
• Performance-based assessment
• Math centers or enrichment
• End-of-unit projects