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November Project Based Learning Math Project - 4th Grade Thanksgiving Math Task
This differentiated open-ended math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving centered around planning a holiday feast. Students apply addition and subtraction, elapsed time, basic multiplication, and multi-step problem solving through a low floor high ceiling task — at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task.Your students are going to plan an entire holiday meal — figuring out how much food to make, how lo
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Other (Math), Telling Time
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
+4
Differentiated Real World Math Projects | Open-Ended Problem Solving Tasks
This bundle brings together 7 differentiated open-ended math projects for 4th grade and 5th grade students — each one a low floor high ceiling real-world problem solving task available at two levels of challenge. This isn't a worksheet collection. It's a thinking collection. Save up to 30% compared to purchasing individually.Each project puts students in a real situation — managing a budget, planning a meal, making strategic decisions — and asks them to figure out what to do, show their work, an
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
+7
Amusement Park Differentiated Math Project Open-Ended Problem Solving | 4th 5th
This differentiated open-ended math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving using an amusement park theme. Students apply number sense, critical thinking, and written math reasoning through a low floor high ceiling task — available at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task. Your students are going to plan a day at the amusement park — comparing prices, making decisions with a budget, and explaining their
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Money Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
+6
3rd Math Review | Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide, Measurement in Feet
If you're looking for an exciting and engaging way to review your 3rd grade math standards on measurement and basic arithmetic operations, look no further than this fast food PBL! This comprehensive unit is designed to help your students develop a deep understanding of basic measurement (in feet), while also strengthening their skills in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers. With a focus on project-based learning and real-world applications, our program will help your stu
3rd - 4th
Basic Operations, Math, Measurement
CCSS
3.MD.C.5
, 3.MD.C.6
, 3.MD.C.7
+3
Also included in: Math Project-based Learning for 3rd Grade Bundle: 6 Awesome Projects!
Area and Perimeter Project - Math Measurement Enrichment Activities & Tasks
Need area & perimeter enrichment to challenge your fast finishers and help make connections to real-life? This area & perimeter measurement project based learning activity that extends understanding and includes many multistep word problems to challenge your students. Perfect for:- Project Based Learning Activity - Skills Practice - Review or Test Prep - Test or Assessment - Enrichment - Fast Finisher Challenges - Cooperative Learning Partner or Small Group Work - Differentiated Math Station
3rd - 5th
Measurement
Sleepover Differentiated Math Project | Open-Ended Problem Solving | 4th 5th
This differentiated open-ended math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving centered around planning the perfect sleepover. Students apply money skills, elapsed time, basic multiplication, and multi-step problem solving through a low floor high ceiling task — at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task.Your students are going to plan an entire sleepover — choosing movies, ordering food, managing a budget,
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Math, Money Math
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.2
+5
Differentiated Valentine Math Project | Open-Ended Problem Solving | 4th 5th
This differentiated open-ended math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving centered around planning a Valentine's Day classroom celebration. Students apply money skills, addition and subtraction, basic multiplication, and multi-step problem solving through a low floor high ceiling task — at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task. Your students are going to plan an entire Valentine's Day party — choosing
3rd - 5th
Math, Money Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
, 3.OA.D.8
+4
Holiday Cookie Christmas Math Project, Differentiated Open-Ended Problem Solving
This differentiated Christmas math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving centered around holiday cookie baking. Students apply fraction and mixed number addition and subtraction, basic multiplication, table reading, and multi-step problem solving through a low floor high ceiling task — at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task. Note: Although this resource works beautifully as a Christmas math activity
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.4
+15
Differentiated Back to School Math Project | Open-Ended Problem Solving | 4th 5t
This differentiated open-ended math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving centered around a back-to-school shopping challenge. Students apply money skills, addition and subtraction, basic multiplication, and multi-step problem solving through a low floor high ceiling task — at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task. Your students are going to shop for back-to-school clothes and supplies — comparing pri
2nd - 4th
Arithmetic, Money Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
, 4.OA.A.3
+3
Bake Sale Differentiated Math Project | Open-Ended Problem Solving | 4th - 5th
This differentiated open-ended math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving centered around planning a bake sale to raise money for an animal shelter. Students apply addition and subtraction with money, basic multiplication, table reading, and multi-step problem solving through a low floor high ceiling task — at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task. Your students are going to plan an entire bake sale —
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
, 4.OA.A.3
+4
Project Based Learning - Pet Budgeting Project (Google Slides/Distance Learning)
** UPDATED PDF and Google Slides versions are available for download**This is a budgeting project I created for a Grade 3 Math Enrichment class. Students will be given an annual budget and then engage in a simulated pet adoption. Students must budget for one-time and monthly expenses for their pet, as well as use their money wisely to hire a pet sitter! The budget might be tight so students must also earn some money through chores. This is a fun and engaging way to end a Math unit on Mone
3rd - 5th
Math
GRADE 3/MULTI-STEP WORD PROBLEM KNOCKOUT/Math Review Game/Test Prep Activity
Make math review exciting with this Grade 3 Multi-Step Word Problem Knockout Game! This interactive team-based review game helps students practice solving rigorous multi-step word problems while building confidence, collaboration, and mathematical reasoning skills. Students compete in knockout rounds while applying addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and problem-solving strategies in an engaging game format. Perfect for: ✔ Test Prep ✔ Whole Group Review ✔ Math Centers ✔ Interven
3rd
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Math Test Prep
CCSS
3.OA.D.8
, 4.OA.A.3
Also included in: Grades 3–5 Multi-Step Word Problems Knockout Bundle/Math Review Games
Run A Business Project Based Learning
This is a Project Based Learning activity that teaches students about running their very own business! It focuses on collaborative opportunities through hands-on experiences for students to engage in their learning. Students will create a business plan and follow through by running their business. Project Based Learning: Run A Business This product includes differentiated activities, math skills, reading, research, writing, vocabulary, problem solving, aligned with Common Core, and extension ac
2nd - 5th
Applied Math, Graphing, Math
CCSS
2.MD.D.10
, 3.MD.B.3
, 2.NBT.B.5
+10
Pi Themed Math Project - 2nd graders
I created this Pi Day project for the month of March to extend the regular curriculum and provide an additional challenge for 2nd grade students who need more. Many of the problems are at a 3rd grade level. However, I found 2nd graders LOVE coordinate graphing and the opportunity to do some simple multiplication and division so you will find a bit of these types of problems too. This project is meant to be challenging. I have done it with 2nd grade students. Although I believe all 2nd grade
2nd - 3rd
Basic Operations, Graphing, Money Math
4th Grade Place Value to the Millions Project Based Learning Enrichment Activity
Looking for a fun, standards-aligned way to reinforce 4.NBT.2 place value forms in your fourth-grade classroom? This 4th grade place value to the millions review project based learning enrichment activity blends real-world application, critical thinking, and engaging visuals — perfect for your place value unit! Students become sports commentators for the Paris 2024 Summer Games and beyond, as they explore place value in standard form, expanded form, and word form — and then apply their learning
3rd - 4th
Basic Operations, Math, Place Value
CCSS
4.NBT.A.2
, CCRA.R.7
Math integrated PBL How many days old am I?
How Many Days Old Am I? A Math integrated projectHow many days old am I? is a math project that includes understanding a calendar and leap years, how planet Earth and the Sun interact to form what we call a year and a day, as well as lots of multiplication facts, larger multiplication numbers with it all personalized on their age and the research they do on other humans. This project can be done with students who are turning the idea of continued addition into multiplication (typically around 3
2nd - 7th
Basic Operations, Informational Text, Physical Science
Geometry Bundle - Task Cards Word Problems Number Talk End of Year Project 3rd
This Zoo Themed Geometry Bundle brings math to life with an engaging Zoo Enclosure Project, 16 Identifying Polygons Word Problem Task Cards and a full month of Geometry Number Talks (20 Number Talks). This is ideal for end of unit 3rd Grade or beginning of unit 4th Grade, or as an End of Year Math Project. What's Included:Geometry Task Cards and Zoo Enclosure Project:- 16 Zoo Themed Task Cards / Word Problems - Heavy focus on Quadrilaterals, Types of Triangles and Irregular vs Regular Polygons -
3rd - 4th
Geometry, Math Test Prep, Mental Math
CCSS
3.G.A.1
, 3.G.A.2
, 4.G.A.2
Thanksgiving Math Budget Project
This project gives students real world scenarios on budgeting and following specific directions. Students will be adding money to find costs of ingredients to make different Thanksgiving dishes and determining how they can stay within a given budget.
2nd - 5th
Decimals, Financial Literacy, Money Math
4 Valentine’s Day Stations – SEL, STEM, Math, Writing & ELA - 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Looking for meaningful Valentine’s Day stations that feel festive without turning the day into a time filler or full party mode? This Valentine’s Day Stations bundle includes four low-prep, high-engagement activities that span SEL, STEM, math, writing, and ELA. Each station is designed to keep kids learning, collaborating, and thinking while still enjoying the Valentine’s Day theme. These stations work especially well for grades 3–6, with built-in flexibility that allows you to simplify or e
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
Four Leaf Clover Science & Math Activity – St Patrick’s Day Shamrock Math Game
This four leaf clover science and math activity is a hands-on St. Patrick’s Day STEM challenge where kids design, test, and improve a four leaf clover flying disc while exploring shamrock math, leprechaun math, and probability. Students complete the building and testing with simple materials, then use printable handouts or Google Slides to record data, analyze results, and extend their thinking. 🍀 How the Four Leaf Clover Science & Math Activity WorksKids work independently or in small groups
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
3rd Grade March Early Finishers Logic Puzzles Morning Math Brain Teasers Spring
These Spring logic problems will improve your 3rd grader's critical thinking and problem solving skills! They are fun and engaging math puzzles that are solved using the mixed operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. They are based on 3rd grade math standards and are ideal for early finishers, gifted students, or math extensions. Students will also use their mental math skills to solve the problems. See complete samples in the preview!NO TEACHER PREP! These fun math ta
3rd
CCSS
3.OA.A.4
, 3.OA.B.5
, 3.OA.B.6
+4
Montessori Place Value Conversion Worksheets - Montessori Golden Beads
Need thorough place value worksheets for kids to practice place value conversions and word problems? These Montessori place value worksheets cover the tens, hundreds, thousands, millions, and billions. They were developed as Montessori golden beads based activities, but are perfect for any elementary place value unit! Click on the ⭐️ PREVIEW⭐️ for a visual walk through of what’s included and how it all works together! These 10 worksheets allow a student to practice with place value concepts
K - 3rd
Math, Numbers, Place Value
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
, K.NBT.A.1
, 1.NBT.B.2
+7
Early Finishers Monthly Logic Puzzles Third Grade Mega Bundle Fast Finishers
Grab this mega early finisher and gifted bundle! ⭐ It's currently half price!If you are a 3rd-grade teacher, you will LOVE this mega bundle of 144 Monthly Logic Puzzles for fast finishers and gifted! No matter how much you differentiate for your different levels, there will always be early finishers. Having these brain teaser logic puzzles at your fingertips will keep those eager brains learning and motivated, and you won't have to be continuously searching for "more" - more early finisher a
3rd
Mental Math
CCSS
3.OA.A.4
, 3.OA.B.5
, 3.OA.C.7
+5
Spring Logic Puzzles May Activity Packet - Brain Teasers - May Morning Work 3rd
These end-of-year logic problems will improve your 3rd grader's critical thinking and problem-solving skills! They are fun and engaging math puzzles that are solved using the mixed operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. They are based on 3rd-grade math standards and are ideal for early finishers, gifted students, and math extensions. Students will also use their mental math skills to solve the problems. See complete samples in the preview!NO TEACHER PREP! These fun
3rd
CCSS
3.OA.A.4
, 3.OA.B.5
, 3.OA.B.6
+4
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