Bring differentiation to life in your math classroom with this Color-Coded Differentiated Math Word Problem Pack! Perfect for grades 3–5, this resource provides 8 engaging real-world word problems, each written at four different levels:

• Red (Support Level): Simplified versions with smaller numbers and less text for struggling learners.
• Green (On Level): Standard problems aligned to grade-level expectations.
• Blue (Above Level): Same problem structure but with larger numbers or more challenging values.
• Purple (Extension Level): Multi-step problems with added complexity to push critical thinking.

With these differentiated math tasks, you can easily meet the needs of every student in your class—whether in small groups, whole-class lessons, or math centers.

What’s Included:

32 differentiated math word problems (8 problems × 4 levels each)
Answer key for all problems
Full standards alignment chart (so you can quickly see which CCSS standards each question targets)
Student recording sheet to show work and write answers

Skills & Standards Covered:

• Comparing and ordering decimals
• Multiplying and dividing with whole numbers and decimals
• Using powers of 10 in multiplication
• Multi-step problem solving
• Multiplication and division with remainders
• Real-world applications of fractions, decimals, and multi-digit operations

Aligned to CCSS standards for Grades 3–5 including:

• 3.OA.A.1, 3.NBT.A.3
• 4.OA.A.3, 4.NBT.B.6
• 5.NBT.A.1, 5.NBT.A.2, 5.NBT.B.5, 5.NBT.B.6, 5.NBT.B.7, 5.OA.A.1

Perfect For:

• Differentiated instruction
• Math centers
• Small group or guided math lessons
• Homework practice
• Test prep review

With color-coded levels, clear student pages, and built-in differentiation, this resource saves you time while ensuring that all students are challenged and supported at their level.