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Community Problem-Solving Project Toolkit (Printable + Digital Templates + App)
Help students practice real-world problem-solving with a structured, kid-friendly project flow they can use in any subject. This toolkit guides learners through a simple process: Notice a community or classroom problem Ask questions and gather information Discuss respectfully using sentence starters Plan a solution with clear steps and roles Reflect on what worked and what to improve Perfect for building literacy, collaboration, SEL, and critical thinking without requiring a full PBL train
K - 12th
Applied Math, Civics, Reading Strategies
Using number lines — Multi-Step Word Problems (Grades 3–8)
🧮 Build confidence using proven strategies to tackle multi-step word problems. 📌 **Topics Included:** • Acting out the problem • Analyzing graphs in word problems • Analyzing tables in word problems • Breaking problems into parts • Checking reasonableness • Choosing what to do with remainders • Converting units in problems • Determining the operation • Drawing a diagram • Estimating before solving • Guess and check method • Highlighting important information • Identifying extra steps in multi
3rd - 8th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
SIMULATIONS Real-World Projects GATE Bundle Gifted
Many of my most popular resources! These products all feature highly participatory activities, real-world simulations, and application of critical thinking. See individual products for larger previews.
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Engineering
Understanding decimal word problems — Grades 3–8 Problem Solving
🧮 Build confidence using proven strategies to tackle multi-step word problems. 📌 **Topics Included:** • Checking reasonableness • Choosing what to do with remainders • Drawing a diagram • Estimating before solving • Identifying keywords • Multi step problem planning • Understanding decimal word problems • Understanding part part whole problems • Understanding rate problems • Using bar models • Using benchmark numbers • Using compatible numbers • Using number lines • Using patterns • Working ba
3rd - 8th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
Problem Solving Strategies: Analyzing graphs in word problems (Grades 3–8)
🎯 Develop strong problem-solving skills through structured word problem practice. 📌 **Topics Included:** • Analyzing graphs in word problems • Checking reasonableness • Converting units in problems • Highlighting important information • Identifying missing information • Representing unknowns with variables • Understanding area problems • Understanding money word problems • Understanding perimeter problems • Understanding time word problems • Using bar models • Using estimation to check answers
3rd - 8th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
Problem Solving Strategies: Understanding percent word problems (Grades 3–8)
📝 Support mathematical reasoning by teaching students how to choose the right strategy. 📌 **Topics Included:** • Checking reasonableness • Drawing a diagram • Estimating before solving • Highlighting important information • Ignoring extra information • Solving comparison division problems • Solving comparison multiplication problems • Understanding data word problems • Understanding distance speed time problems • Understanding percent word problems • Understanding perimeter problems • Using be
3rd - 8th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
Math Test Prep: Multi step problem planning (Grades 3–8)
📊 Develop strong problem-solving skills through structured word problem practice. 📌 **Topics Included:** • Analyzing tables in word problems • Checking reasonableness • Choosing what to do with remainders • Converting units in problems • Ignoring extra information • Multi step problem planning • Organizing information • Solving comparison multiplication problems • Understanding comparison problems • Understanding fraction word problems • Understanding money word problems • Understanding volume
3rd - 8th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
Socratic Seminar 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th grade Worksheets & Slides for Reading & Math
Run a Socratic Seminar literary or mathematical analysis activity for any text or math word problem in your 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade classroom with these comprehensive worksheets, slides, and printable resources complete with everything you need to ignite higher-level thinking, critical thinking, and depth & complexity. This is an excellent activity to extend ELA (reading & speaking) and math skills!Student workbook, project templates, teaching slides, and much more are included. Students wi
2nd - 6th
Applied Math, Close Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.A.2
, 3.OA.A.3
+32
Understanding fraction word problems — Multi-Step Word Problems (Grades 3–8)
🧮 Teach students how to break down, analyze, and solve math word problems step by step. 📌 **Topics Included:** • Analyzing graphs in word problems • Breaking problems into parts • Checking reasonableness • Converting units in problems • Determining the operation • Organizing information • Understanding comparison problems • Understanding data word problems • Understanding equal groups problems • Understanding fraction word problems • Understanding money word problems • Understanding probabilit
3rd - 8th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
Understanding area problems — Word Problems & Strategies (Grades 3–8)
📊 Develop strong problem-solving skills through structured word problem practice. 📌 **Topics Included:** • Analyzing graphs in word problems • Analyzing tables in word problems • Converting units in problems • Determining the operation • Estimating before solving • Guess and check method • Highlighting important information • Identifying missing information • Organizing information • Understanding area problems • Understanding data word problems • Understanding decimal word problems • Understa
3rd - 8th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
Gifted and Talented COMPLETE 3RD 4TH GRADE PROGRAM Vol. 2 GATE 70+ Hours
Everything you need to get you through a year of talent pools -- maybe more. It's all kid-tested in my own classroom. Highly engaging and challenging! My 3-4 and 4th grade Volume 1 bundles carry excellent reviews . . . but I think this bundle is even a little better as I have developed and enhanced my gifted and talented classes over the years. You get the Glitter Clean Up Tool Project-based Learning unit -- the kids will remember this for a long time! You get three full GATE units taking from
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Engineering
Understanding equal groups problems — Multi-Step Word Problems (Grades 3–8)
📘 Support mathematical reasoning by teaching students how to choose the right strategy. 📌 **Topics Included:** • Converting units in problems • Drawing a diagram • Identifying extra steps in multi step problems • Identifying keywords • Understanding decimal word problems • Understanding equal groups problems • Understanding fraction word problems • Understanding measurement word problems • Understanding multi step situations • Understanding percent word problems • Understanding probability wor
3rd - 8th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
Earthquake Unit Study Bundle | Math, Writing, STEM, PBL, Task Cards, Novel Study
Earthquake Unit Study Bundle | Cross-Curricular Math, Writing, STEM, PBL, Task Cards & Novel Study | 3rd–6th GradeCreate a powerful, engaging, and fully integrated earthquake unit study with this comprehensive bundle designed for 3rd–6th grade students. This resource combines math, writing, STEM, reading, and problem-based learning into one cohesive, high-interest unit built around real-world applications and critical thinking. Perfect for classrooms and homeschool settings, this bundle provi
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Earth Sciences, Novel Studies
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.A.2
, 3.MD.C.7
+141
Mission Logistics Math Game: Rates & Word Problems (Time, Speed, Distance, Cost)
Mission Logistics is a real-world math strategy game that challenges students to solve missions using speed, distance, cost per km, capacity limits, and rate reasoning. Students step into the role of an emergency aid logistics analyst and complete missions by calculating and comparing: Time = Distance ÷ Speed Cost = (Cost per km × Distance) + Fixed cost per trip Cargo weight vs. vehicle capacity Efficiency balance (with time as the priority factor) Game Features: 3 differentiated play mo
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Money Math
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 5.MD.A.1
, 6.NS.A.1
+8
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