This project guides students through the process of a planning a party, using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, using real world word problems. Students will be able to choose food, decorations, and entertainment, while learning how to calculate and stick to a budget. This project is authentic and real-world based. It contains multi-step word problems that require critical thinking and strong mathematical skills. It is great for grades 4 and 5.

SUGGESTED USE:

• Enrichment project for students who have mastered basic mathematical skills
• Ongoing project for early finishers
• End-of-year project for application of learned skills
• Math station activity

STANDARDS MET:

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.OA.A.2

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.OA.A.3

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NBT.B.5

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.NS.B.2