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$Design a Dream Bedroom: Open Ended Performance Task Math P$

Design a Dream Bedroom: Open Ended Performance Task Math Project (Grades 3-5)

By Beyond Traditional Math

Students get to step into the shoes of a designer in this open ended performance task. After years of begging student's parents are finally letting them design and remodel their bedroom. What is in the problem? There are 6 in-depth problems

Subjects:

Math, Applied Math, Word Problems

Grades:

Homeschool, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Projects, Activities, Test Prep

$3.00

369

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Open Ended Word Problems: Complex, Multi-Step Challenges (Grade 3-5)

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If you've been paying attention to the assessments that are following the Common Core State Standards, then you know that we need to raise rigor in our classrooms when it comes to problem solving. These problems will help prepare students for

Subjects:

Math, Math Test Prep, Word Problems

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Rubrics, Activities, Test Prep

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$Mini Golf Course Geometry: A Math Project for Designing an$

Mini Golf Course Geometry: A Math Project for Designing and Building(Grades 3-5)

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Everyone loves to mini golf! In this math project students design mini golf course holes on paper, buy supplies, and build their design as a model. It is an engaging math project that became a student favorite. This math project has been used for

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Measurement

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Lesson Plans (Individual), Projects, GATE

CCSS:

3.G.A.1, 4.G.A.1, 4.G.A.2

$5.00

267

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$Open Ended Math Journal: 125 Prompts to Promote Differenti$

Open Ended Math Journal: 125 Prompts to Promote Differentiation (Grades 3-5)

By Beyond Traditional Math

Open ended problems encourage students to think outside the box, find multiple answers, and to challenge themselves. I've used these prompts for years to promote math talk in the classroom, and finally put them all together into a large document,

Subjects:

Math, Word Problems, Mental Math

Grades:

Homeschool, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Math Centers, Workbooks, GATE

$10.00

259

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Recipe Disasters! Benchmark/Equivalent Fraction Problem Solving (Grade 3-4)

By Beyond Traditional Math

Strengthen your student's skills with benchmark and equivalent fractions with real world problem solving! Students are given a problem page with lots of reading that includes a recipe, and then a problem to solve. This is especially perfect for

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Math, Fractions, Word Problems

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Projects, Simulations, Activities

$3.00

100

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Open Ended Word Problems - Set 2: Complex, Multi-Step Challenges (Grade 3-5)

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My first set of open ended problems became an overnight best seller. I was asked by many buyers to create more, and they are finally here. I think these are just amazingly fun to create, and the students love to solve them. These problems will help

Subjects:

Math, Math Test Prep, Word Problems

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Rubrics, Activities, Test Prep

$3.50

204

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$Sleepover Madness: Open Ended Performance Task Math Projec$

Sleepover Madness: Open Ended Performance Task Math Project (Grades 3-5)

By Beyond Traditional Math

Students plan an epic sleepover in this open ended performance task! What is in the problem? There are 11 in-depth problems within this gigantic problem (each step is it's own problem) walking the student through what they need to do. The

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Math, Applied Math, Word Problems

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Homeschool, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Projects, Activities, Test Prep

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108

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$The Great Pacific Garbage Patch: Earth Day Cross Curricula$

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch: Earth Day Cross Curricular Study (Grades 3-5)

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Go beyond coloring sheets and cleaning up the playground for Earth Day. Go deeper with students by studying important environmental issues. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is an environmental problem in the Pacific Ocean. Discovered in 1997, it is

Subjects:

Math, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

Homeschool, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Lesson Plans (Bundled), Nonfiction Book Study, Minilessons

$5.00

176

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Hands On Map Skills: Cross Curricular Project to Teach Map Skills (Grades 2-4)

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Tired of using worksheets to teach map skills? I used worksheets for years but something didn't feel right. I knew my students weren't learning map skills deeply when I was teaching this way. That was when the Hands on Map Skills project was

Subjects:

Applied Math, Geography, Social Studies - History

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Projects, Lesson Plans (Bundled), GATE

$5.00

131

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Word Problems for Multiplication and Division: 9 CGI Problem Types (Grades 3-4)

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Incorporate problem solving into your math block with 90 practice word problems that are based on CGI (Cognitively Guided Instruction) problem types. These multiplication and division problem types are in the Common Core State Standards and

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Word Problems

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Math Centers, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

3.OA.A.3

$5.00

103

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$Movie Theater Multiplication: Performance Task Math Projec$

Movie Theater Multiplication: Performance Task Math Project (Grades 2-4)

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Students are asked to become builders and designers as they make movie theaters! This is an in-depth look at arrays and the conceptual understanding behind multiplication. This is a perfect project for those students that continually mix up the

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Word Problems

Grades:

Homeschool, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Test Prep

$5.00

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$Reasoning Puzzles (Place Value): Activities to Engage in M$

Reasoning Puzzles (Place Value): Activities to Engage in Math Talk (Gr. 3-4)

By Beyond Traditional Math

This resource is here to help students engage in math talk, practice for the SBAC, PARCC or other standardized tests, and to work through the Standards for Mathematical Practice. In this activity, students decide for themselves whether six

Subjects:

Math, Word Problems, Place Value

Grades:

Homeschool, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Math Centers, Activities, Test Prep

$3.00

340

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Reasoning Puzzles Complete Bundle: 3 FREE Sets!

By Beyond Traditional Math

This bundle includes ALL eleven of my Reasoning Puzzles, with all 110 puzzles: Reasoning Puzzles: Early Place Value, Place Value and Rounding, Meaning of Multiplication, Higher Level Multiplication, 2 Digit Addition/Subtraction, Addition and

Subjects:

Math, Word Problems, Place Value

Grades:

Homeschool, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Lesson Plans (Bundled), Test Prep, Printables

$33.00

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$Reasoning Puzzles (Meaning of Multiplication):Activities f$

Reasoning Puzzles (Meaning of Multiplication):Activities for Math Talk (Gr. 2-4)

By Beyond Traditional Math

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Math Test Prep

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Math Centers, Test Prep, GATE

$3.00

144

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$Reasoning Puzzles (Introduction to Fraction Concepts): Mat$

Reasoning Puzzles (Introduction to Fraction Concepts): Math Talk (Gr. 3-4)

By Beyond Traditional Math

In this resource students must reason about introductory fraction concepts: equal parts, fractions on a number line, equivalence, numerators and denominators and fraction bars. This is aligned to the third grade common core state standards, but

Subjects:

Math, Fractions, Numbers

Grades:

Homeschool, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Math Centers, Activities, Test Prep

$3.00

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$Elementary Architects Math Project: Design Blueprints & Ex$

Elementary Architects Math Project: Design Blueprints & Explore Area (Grade 2-4)

By Beyond Traditional Math

An architect firm would like to hire your students! In this math project students design a one room space of their choice to learn how to calculate area to estimate flooring needs. They are paid for their designs and can be hired on for more!

Subjects:

Math, Word Problems, Measurement

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Projects, Unit Plans, GATE

CCSS:

3.MD.C.5, 3.MD.C.6, 3.MD.C.7, 4.MD.A.3

$4.00

115

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The Cupcake Shop: Performance Task Multiplication Project (Grades 2-4)

By Beyond Traditional Math

Students are asked to become managers of this bakery cupcake shop! This is an in-depth look at groups and the conceptual understanding behind multiplication. This is a perfect project for those students that continually mix up the difference

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Word Problems

Grades:

Homeschool, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Test Prep

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (9.82 MB)

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$Reasoning Puzzles (Addition/Subtraction): Activities for M$

Reasoning Puzzles (Addition/Subtraction): Activities for Math Talk (Gr. 3-4)

By Beyond Traditional Math

Subjects:

Math, Numbers, Place Value

Grades:

Homeschool, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Math Centers, Activities, Test Prep

$3.00

163

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$Reasoning Puzzles (Area): Activities to Engage in Math Tal$

Reasoning Puzzles (Area): Activities to Engage in Math Talk (Gr. 3-4)

By Beyond Traditional Math

Subjects:

Math, Math Test Prep, Measurement

Grades:

Staff, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Math Centers, Activities, Test Prep

$3.00

167

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$Reasoning Puzzles (Perimeter): Activities to Engage in Mat$

Reasoning Puzzles (Perimeter): Activities to Engage in Math Talk (Gr. 3-4)

By Beyond Traditional Math

Subjects:

Math, Math Test Prep, Measurement

Grades:

Staff, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Math Centers, Activities, Test Prep

$3.00

129

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Elementary Math Coach, 10 years experience teaching 3rd and 4th grade. Striving to teach deep conceptual understanding through real world math projects, math talk, and rigorous problem solving.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Problem/Project Based Learning, Inquiry Learning, Hands on Activities. I use Jane Pollock's GANAG format for many of my products. Her method is research based and gets results! My math lessons heavily focus on the Standards for Mathematical Practice.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor's Degree in Pyschology/Human Development Teaching License Grade 1-8 Master's Degree in Educational Technology

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English Language Arts, Reading, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Social Studies - History, Computer Science - Technology, Math Test Prep, Geography, Critical Thinking, Statistics, Word Problems, Writing, Mental Math, Decimals, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Early Intervention

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