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Math Performance Task - Real World Decimals
Math Performance Task - Real World Decimals
Math Performance Task - Real World Decimals
Math Performance Task - Real World Decimals
Math Performance Task - Real World Decimals
Math Performance Task - Real World Decimals
Math Performance Task - Real World Decimals
Math Performance Task - Real World Decimals
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"My students truly enjoyed this activity, and when we didn't finish one day, they asked if we could continue the next day. The questions were engaging and easy for my students to complete as a group. It was perfect for March, and it was great state test review."
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Emilee C.

Description

In this Math Performance Task, students will solve real world problems using their knowledge of decimals. The performance task covers Common Core Standard CCCS.5.NBT.B.7 and Mathematical Practice Standards 1, 2 and 3.

Do your students need practice with challenging, multi-step, real world problems? If yes, then this performance task is for you! This Math Performance Task includes the following four sections:

Section 1:
The performance task starts out with a word problem with several parts to complete. Students will analyze and critique another student’s answer.

Section 2:
Extends the real-life problem and digs deeper.

Section 3:
Students will apply knowledge to solve a more complicated task.

Section 4
Students should spend time in discussion with a partner, or small group, and then reflect on the journal page.

Rubrics are provided for each section of the task. The total performance task is worth 31 points.

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Math Performance Task - Real World Decimals

Rigorous Resources by Lisa
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$2.50

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4th - 6th
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14
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Included with rubric

What others say

"My students truly enjoyed this activity, and when we didn't finish one day, they asked if we could continue the next day. The questions were engaging and easy for my students to complete as a group. It was perfect for March, and it was great state test review."
star
Emilee C.

Description

In this Math Performance Task, students will solve real world problems using their knowledge of decimals. The performance task covers Common Core Standard CCCS.5.NBT.B.7 and Mathematical Practice Standards 1, 2 and 3.

Do your students need practice with challenging, multi-step, real world problems? If yes, then this performance task is for you! This Math Performance Task includes the following four sections:

Section 1:
The performance task starts out with a word problem with several parts to complete. Students will analyze and critique another student’s answer.

Section 2:
Extends the real-life problem and digs deeper.

Section 3:
Students will apply knowledge to solve a more complicated task.

Section 4
Students should spend time in discussion with a partner, or small group, and then reflect on the journal page.

Rubrics are provided for each section of the task. The total performance task is worth 31 points.

Please click the green star below my store name to follow my store and learn about upcoming sales.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
You may also be interested in my other Math Resources:
- I Love Geometry Bundle
- I Love Decimals Bundle
- I Love Fractions Bundle
- Place Value - Hands ON
- Academic Vocabulary Board Game
- 6 Fraction Games
- Math Vocab Sort Cards
- FREE Problem Solving Rubric
- Math Bingo Game
- Ordered Pairs
- Math Word Wall Pack
- Math Practice Standards (Algebraic Thinking)
- Math Practice Standards (Numbers and Operations)
- Decimal Word Problems Task Cards
- Rates and Ratios Task Cards
- Fractions Word Problems Task Cards
Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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Engaging Performance Task!
Rated 5 out of 5
March 31, 2026
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My students truly enjoyed this activity, and when we didn't finish one day, they asked if we could continue the next day. The questions were engaging and easy for my students to complete as a group. It was perfect for March, and it was great state test review.
Emilee C.
57 reviews • Connecticut
Grades taught: 5th
Very realistic
Rated 5 out of 5
November 30, 2025
I used this during March Madness, and the kids loved it. Thanks!
Deanna A.
229 reviews • California
Rated 5 out of 5
May 10, 2023
This was a great review for the math state test and my students appreciated the sports connection!
Jessica G.
56 reviews
Grades taught: 5th
Rated 5 out of 5
August 1, 2022
Love this
Kerrie S.
1,122 reviews
Grades taught: 7th, 8th
Student populations: Learning difficulties
Rated 5 out of 5
January 10, 2022
My students loved using this resource!
Frances H.
196 reviews
Grades taught: 7th
Student populations: Learning difficulties
Rated 5 out of 5
September 13, 2021
Great resource!
Dannielle Ledbetter
(TPT Seller)
222 reviews
Grades taught: 3rd, 4th
Rated 5 out of 5
January 31, 2020
Great real world math activity!
Shalene T.
109 reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
December 13, 2018
Great resource for math review!
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82 reviews
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Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals to hundredths, using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method and explain the reasoning used.
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