Looking for a fun, challenging, and standards-aligned Halloween math activity that goes beyond basic computation for your 4th or 5th graders? This engaging real-world candy ad challenge is designed for upper elementary students, especially those who need an extra enrichment push or are part of an AIG/gifted program.

Students will analyze a Halloween candy advertisement and solve five real-life math problems involving multiplication, division, decimals, and fractions. Each problem encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world application — all with a spooky, seasonal twist!

What’s Included:

• 3 printable versions: Whole Numbers, Decimals, and Fractions
• 3 digital versions (Google Slides™): Whole Numbers, Decimals, and Fractions
• Answer keys included for easy grading
  

Skills Covered:

• Multiplying and dividing whole numbers, decimals, and fractions
• Applying math reasoning to real-world contexts
• Strengthening problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
  

Perfect For:

• AIG or Gifted Enrichment Activities
• Halloween Math Centers
• Early Finishers
• Homework or Small Group Practice
  

Standards Alignment:
NC SCOS: 4.NBT.4, 4.NBT.5, 5.NBT.5, 5.NBT.6, 5.NBT.7, 5.NF.1, 5.NF.4, 5.NF.7