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4th Grade Decimal Math Project Based Learning - Exchange Rate Word Problems GATE
Explore decimal operations in your 4th or 5th grade classroom with this foreign exchange rate math project. Students will enhance their skills in adding, subtracting, and rounding decimals through real-world applications. Foster critical thinking in an immersive learning experience. This independent math project about solving decimal word problems is perfect for engaging gifted learners. The exploration integrates english, math, and social studies concepts. Students read a passage about foreign
4th - 5th
Decimals, Fractions, Math
CCSS
4.NF.B.4c
, 5.NF.B.3
, 5.NF.B.4
+4
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
Party Planning Project: Project-Based Learning | Grades 4–6 | Math and Writing
Bring real-world learning into your classroom with this engaging Party Planning Project, designed to integrate math, writing, research, financial literacy, and creativity into one meaningful project. Perfect for upper elementary and middle grades, this resource guides students through planning a complete themed event while working within a realistic budget and presenting their proposal professionally. Students research ideas, calculate costs, write an organized proposal, and create a data-drive
4th - 7th
Decimals, Financial Literacy, Writing
CCSS
5.MD.B.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
, 5.NBT.B.7
+19
Depth & Complexity (Math) Problem Solving Graphic Organizer (Editable Google Doc
Make Math Thinking Visible! Are your students solving math problems- or just going through the motions? Bring rigor, relevance, and reflection into your math block with our Depth & Complexity Problem Solving Graphic Organizer. Designed to align with the Depth & Complexity framework, this tool helps students think critically, reason logically, and explain their mathematical thinking with confidence. What Makes This Graphic Organizer Unique?It's a thinking scaffold! It prompts students to: Cl
4th - 12th
Mental Math, Other (Math)
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
4th Grade Math Enrichment Projects, Logic Puzzles, & Early Finishers Activities
Need enrichment for early finishers and gifted & talented students? This bundle of fourth grade math projects & logic puzzles includes over a dozen resources to extend learning and understanding of place value, whole number operations, fractions, measurement conversions, area & perimeter, and more! Math Enrichment Bundle Includes: ProjectsMissing Digit PuzzlesLogic PuzzlesMystery Number ActivitiesBrain TeasersPerfect for: Project Based Learning ActivitiesCritical & Deductive Reasoning Practice
4th
Math
4th & 5th Grade Math Enrichment Project, Logic Puzzle & Fast Finisher Activities
Need enrichment for early finishers and gifted & talented students? This bundle of fourth & fifth grade math projects & logic puzzles includes over 25 resources to extend learning and understanding of place value, whole number & decimal operations, fractions, measurement conversions, and more! Math Enrichment Bundle Includes: ProjectsMissing Digit PuzzlesLogic PuzzlesMystery Number PuzzlesBrain TeasersPerfect for: Project Based Learning ActivitiesCritical & Deductive Reasoning PracticeEnrichme
4th - 5th
Math
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
Classroom Design Project Based Learning (PBL) | 4th–6th Grade STEM + ELA Unit |
✨ Design the Classroom of the Future: A Complete PBL UnitTransform your classroom into a hub of creativity, critical thinking, and real-world problem solving with this highly engaging Classroom Design Project Based Learning (PBL) unit! In this cross-curricular STEM + ELA project, students take on the role of designers to answer the driving question: 👉 How can we design a classroom that helps all students learn their best?Through reading, discussion, collaboration, and hands-on design, stude
4th - 6th
Other (Math), Reading, Writing
GRADE 4 MULTI-STEP WORD PROBLEMS KNOCKOUT/Math Review Game/Test Prep Activity
Make math review exciting with this Grade 4 Multi-Step Word Problems 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 through knockout rounds while applying multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, and multi-operation problem-solving strategies in an engaging game format. Perfect for: ✔ Test Prep ✔ Whole Group Review ✔ Ma
4th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Order of Operations
CCSS
4.OA.A.3
Also included in: Grades 3–5 Multi-Step Word Problems Knockout Bundle/Math Review Games
Volume of Composite Figures Rectangular Prisms Polygon Hierarchy 6th Grade Math
Create epic aquarium designs with this end of year 5th grade math project. Students will calculate the volume of composite figures, find the volume of composite rectangular prisms, and identify attributes of shapes. They will classify two-dimensional shapes using polygon hierarchy including naming types of triangles, quadrilaterals, and other polygons. Additionally, they will calculate the volume of figures by counting unit cubes, using the volume formula, and solving additive volume problems. T
4th - 6th
Geometry, Measurement
CCSS
5.MD.C.3
, 5.MD.C.3a
, 5.MD.C.3b
+11
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
Spring Themed Math Project for 4th Graders
I created this Spring project for the month of April to extend the regular curriculum and provide an additional challenge for 4th grade students who need more. Most of the problems are at a 5th grade level. This project is meant to be challenging. I have done it with 4th grade students. Although I believe all 4th graders could do it with scaffolding and support, your higher 4th graders should be able to work through the problems more independently, using strategies they are familiar with. No
4th - 5th
Applied Math, Fractions, Graphing
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
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Multi-Step Mall : Word Problem Project [self-checking | no-prep]
❇️ Master Multi-Step Word Problems With Real World Math! ❇️ This product is a rigorous, self-paced Google Slides and Forms activity designed to give students meaningful practice with multi-step word problems involving all four operations. This project helps students apply their math skills in a real-world, independent, and engaging way. Students work through a digital mall-themed experience, solving word problems within embedded Google Forms. Each form is self-checking, giving immediate feedbac
4th - 6th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.4
+10
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