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Vacation Math: Middle School Trip Budget Project Problem Solving 5th 6th 7th 8th
This vacation math project will get students in 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade excited about using math, budgeting skills, and financial literacy in everyday life: when planning a trip to another city! How to Use:Students will plan a personal vacation including a flight, hotel, transportation, food, attractions, shopping and insurance. I have included two simple budget spreadsheets for students to use a working budget that they can erase and play around with as they plan a final budget for when
5th - 8th
Applied Math, Family Consumer Sciences, Financial Literacy
CCSS
5.NBT.B.7
, 6.NS.C.5
, 6.NS.C.6c
+4
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
Problem Solving Strategies: Guess and check method (Grades 3–8)
🎯 Develop strong problem-solving skills through structured word problem practice. 📌 **Topics Included:** • Acting out the problem • Analyzing tables in word problems • Breaking problems into parts • Drawing a diagram • Guess and check method • Multi step problem planning • Solving two step equations from word problems • Understanding decimal word problems • Understanding fraction word problems • Understanding percent word problems • Using bar models • Using benchmark numbers • Using estimation
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
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: Understanding decimal word problems (Grades 3–8)
📝 Develop strong problem-solving skills through structured word problem practice. 📌 **Topics Included:** • Determining the operation • Drawing a diagram • Guess and check method • Identifying keywords • Solving two step equations from word problems • Translating words to expressions • Understanding decimal word problems • Understanding equal groups problems • Understanding fraction word problems • Understanding part part whole problems • Understanding percent word problems • Understanding rati
3rd - 8th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
Using units correctly — Grades 3–8 Problem Solving
🧠 Build confidence using proven strategies to tackle multi-step word problems. 📌 **Topics Included:** • Acting out the problem • Analyzing graphs in word problems • Highlighting important information • Ignoring extra information • Multi step problem planning • Solving comparison multiplication problems • Using bar models • Using tape diagrams • Using units correctly • Working backwards ⭐ **Perfect For:** • Bell Ringers • Warm-Ups • Problem Solving • Math Test Prep • Intervention • Independent
3rd - 8th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
Working backwards — Word Problems & Strategies (Grades 3–8)
📊 Build confidence using proven strategies to tackle multi-step word problems. 📌 **Topics Included:** • Highlighting important information • Identifying extra steps in multi step problems • Multi step problem planning • Solving comparison multiplication problems • Translating words to expressions • Understanding data word problems • Understanding fraction word problems • Using arrays • Using tape diagrams • Working backwards ⭐ **Perfect For:** • Bell Ringers • Warm-Ups • Problem Solving • Math
3rd - 8th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
Different Ways to Solve a Problem VERY UNFAIR GAME - No Prep Grade 5 Math Review
This game is VERY UNFAIR and the kids love it! The Very Unfair Game is a No Prep Math review game where students earn points for answering correctly, but the points can be positive or negative, and can be assigned to your team or your opponents’ team! And to make it the VERY Unfair Game, if you get the answer wrong, then the opposing team gets to assign the points to any team they choose. The goal is to have the score the closest to zero at the end of the game. The game is playable with the wh
4th - 6th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
Extended Algebra & Problem Solving NO PREP GRADE 6 MATH GAME - BIG UNFAIR REVIEW
This game is UNFAIR and the kids love it!8 teams answer every question!The Big Unfair Game is a No Prep Math review game where students earn points for answering questions, but the points can be positive or negative! The goal is to have the score the closest to zero at the end of the game.The game is playable with the whole class together, or you can play it as small groups. All questions and answers are included. This version is Middle School Math, Grade 6, Extended Algebra & Problem Solving.
5th - 7th
Algebra, Applied Math, Math Test Prep
Also included in: 46 BIG UNFAIR Math Games - Algebra - Grade 6 No Prep Review Activity
Different Ways to Solve a Problem NO PREP GRADE 5 MATH GAME - BIG UNFAIR REVIEW
This game is UNFAIR and the kids love it! 8 teams answer every question!The Big Unfair Game is a No Prep Math review game where students earn points for answering questions, but the points can be positive or negative! The goal is to have the score the closest to zero at the end of the game.The game is playable with the whole class together, or you can play it as small groups. All questions and answers are included. This version is Elementary Math, Grade 5, Different Ways to Solve a Problem. It
4th - 6th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
Math Problems? No Problem! (Grade 5-8 Bundle) - problem solving questions
Math Problems? No Problem! Grade 5-8 Bundle includes 40 sheets of carefully chosen problems to help students become familiar with and comfortable in using a variety of problem-solving strategies. Many problems can be solved in a variety of ways, but most students limit themselves by only using a few. This will change as they interact with the problems included in this packet.The strategies include:Act It OutBreak Into PartsCheck for Hidden AssumptionsComputationDiagramGraphingGroupingGuess and C
5th - 8th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP4
Carefully solve each math problem and show your step-by-step working.
Description: Take Your Students’ Math Fluency to the Next Level with Volume 2 of Our Best-Selling Arithmetic Series!Building on the success of our initial collection, this "Math Mastery Volume 2" offers 50 brand-new, high-quality pages of open-ended math challenges. Specifically designed for Primary and Elementary students (Grades 2-6), this workbook focuses on reinforcing core arithmetic while introducing more complex multi-step problems that require critical thinking and precision. Instead
PreK - 8th
Applied Math, Mental Math, Numbers
Gifted Math Problem Solving Grades 4-5
Ready to challenge your advanced math students with rigorous, real-world problem solving? This resource is designed specifically for gifted and high-achieving 4th–5th grade learners who are ready for complex, multi-step mathematical thinking. Each word problem integrates higher-level concepts and requires students to analyze, plan, compute, and justify their reasoning. Students won’t just solve — they’ll think deeply. ✨ What’s Included: 5 rigorous multi-step word problems Multi-digit multi
3rd - 6th
Applied Math
Gifted Math Problem Solving Grades 2-4
Looking for challenging, thought-provoking math problems that go beyond basic computation? This multi-step word problem resource is designed specifically for gifted and high-achieving students in grades 2–3 who are ready for deeper mathematical thinking. Students will apply multiplication, division, and higher-level reasoning skills while solving real-world, multi-layered problems. Each task requires students to analyze information, determine necessary operations, and clearly explain their think
2nd - 5th
Applied Math
Math Problem Solving Journal
This journal contains 34 challenging math problems designed to 1.) build students' metacognitive skills and 2.) to encourage written communication of the problem solving process. There are also 5 Bonus Puzzlers. Each problem can be worked on independently or in a collaborative group. This product was originally created for 4th grade, but could be used for end of the year in 3rd or beginning of the year in 5th. Math Autobiography page (beginning of year) and a Math Reflection page (end of yea
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Other (Math)
Math Word Problem Templates- CGI + Depth & Complexity Icons
Work Smarter, Not Harder! With this template there are No Excuses because Differentiating is Easy! This Resource Combines Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) and Depth and Complexity Icons to reach all your students including Gifted Learners and English Learners. Here's How it Works: 1. Choose Word Problem Template!2. Insert text box and add one word problem but leave out the numbers, leave them blank.3. Differentiate by leveling the difficulty of the number choices below (i.e. approaching, me
K - 12th, Higher Education
Applied Math, Math
Earthquake Math Word Problems | 6th Grade | Advanced Multi-Step, Fractions
Earthquake Math Word Problems | 6th Grade | Advanced Multi-Step Problem Solving | Fractions, Decimals & Conversions | Unit StudyChallenge your students with rigorous, real-world math using this set of earthquake-themed word problems designed for 6th grade learners. Perfect for an advanced, cross-curricular unit study, this resource pushes students to apply multiple concepts while developing strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. This set includes 15 carefully designed works
5th - 7th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
CCSS
6.NS.A.1
, 6.NS.B.2
, 6.EE.B.7
+1
Real World Grocery Store Budget Challenge
This product helps student work on real world money skills. It contains 4 levels of varying difficulty depending on grade level. It focuses on adding and budgeting their money. They can also round, add decimals, and add percentage for some variance. This uses real prices from a variety of different grocery stores.
2nd - 8th
Applied Math, Decimals, Financial Literacy
Math Test Prep: Understanding part part whole problems (Grades 3–8)
🔢 Teach students how to break down, analyze, and solve math word problems step by step. 📌 **Topics Included:** • Breaking problems into parts • Converting units in problems • Determining the operation • Ignoring extra information • Understanding area problems • Understanding distance speed time problems • Understanding multi step situations • Understanding part part whole problems • Understanding time word problems • Working backwards ⭐ **Perfect For:** • Bell Ringers • Warm-Ups • Problem Solv
3rd - 8th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
Translating words to expressions — Multi-Step Word Problems (Grades 3–8)
🧮 Teach students how to break down, analyze, and solve math word problems step by step. 📌 **Topics Included:** • Converting units in problems • Organizing information • Translating words to expressions • Understanding measurement word problems • Understanding the problem • Understanding volume problems • Using estimation to check answers • Using logical reasoning • Using visualization strategies • Working backwards ⭐ **Perfect For:** • Bell Ringers • Warm-Ups • Problem Solving • Math Test Prep
3rd - 8th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
Solve the Case! Thanksgiving Math Mystery for 4th Grade | Multiplication & Clues
🦃 Thanksgiving Math Mystery: The Case of the Missing Turkey! | 4th Grade Problem Solving GameOh no! The Thanksgiving turkey has gone missing… just hours before the big feast! The mashed potatoes are steaming, the cranberry sauce is chilling, and the pumpkin pie smells perfect — but the main event has vanished! 🕵️♀️ Students become Turkey Trackers in this hilarious, clue-filled Thanksgiving math mystery where only strong problem solvers can crack the case! 🧩 What's Inside: 🌟 Student My
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Math Test Prep
Halloween Math Madness: Multi-Digit Multiplication Word Problems for 5th Grade
Get ready for giggles, groans, and ghostly multiplication! Your 5th graders will LOVE solving silly Halloween-themed word problems while practicing multi-digit multiplication. From zombies ordering slime cupcakes to skeletons counting bones, each problem is spooky, funny, and standards-aligned. ✨ What’s Included: 10 hilariously spooky multi-digit multiplication word problemsKid-friendly mystery 'case file' printable Student Workbook- to keep your detectives organized on the case. Answer key
5th - 9th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Math Test Prep
CCSS
5.NBT.B.5
CGI Problem for Upper Elementary "S'mores"
With these CGI problems, your students plug the number sets [ ] into the contextualized problem and use their problem-solving skills to find the solution. There is plenty of room on each worksheet to show their work. The s'mores problem involves multiple steps to solve and has three different levels to differentiate for a range of abilities.
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP4
+2
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