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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
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
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
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
Math Project | Create Global Christmas Village - Multi-Step Word Problems
Word problems, multi-step problem-solving, collaboration, assessment, research and thinking skills! It is all covered within this high-engagement, inquiry-based learning activity that gets the kids involved in applying their maths skills as they learn about different Christmas traditions around the world. It is super easy to implement and perfect for a multi-day maths project. The children choose their own problems to solve and they earn a Christmas character from around the world with correct a
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math
Amusement Park Math Project | 3rd Grade Place | GT & STEM Enrichment
🎢 Amusement Park Math Project | 3rd Grade Place | GT & STEM Enrichment 💡 Make math meaningful, creative, and fun!Transform your 3rd-grade math block with this real-world STEM project where students design and budget their own amusement park while applying place value, measurement, and problem-solving skills. Perfect for Gifted & Talented (GT) learners, early finishers, or enrichment groups, this project combines creativity with rigorous math practice. 🎯 Students Will: Apply place value
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Measurement, Place Value
Divide Whole Numbers by Fractions | Model-Based Lesson Using Visual Models | Gra
Help students truly understand dividing whole numbers by fractions with this model-based, conceptual lesson designed for grades 5–6. Instead of starting with “keep, change, flip,” this resource builds meaning using visual models and a real-world context before moving to procedures. Students explore fraction division through the Bake Sale Model, making sense of why the math works—not just how. ⭐ What’s Included ✔ Complete lesson on dividing whole numbers by fractions ✔ Visual models and
5th - 6th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions
CCSS
5.NF.B.7b
, 5.NF.B.7c
, 6.NS.A.1
Division Winter Logic Puzzles 4th Grade Math Fact Fluency 3rd Grade Worksheets
Build math fact fluency this winter with these Division Winter Logic Puzzles, perfect for 3rd and 4th Grade students! These engaging task cards & worksheets combine logic and critical thinking with division practice. Designed as a seasonal math enrichment activity, this resource reinforces key division skills through puzzle-based problem-solving. Ideal for math centers, fast finishers, or whole class challenges, this no-prep printable is a great way to challenge both gifted learners and
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.OA.A.4
, 3.OA.C.7
5th Grade Math - Better Buy Letter - 1
This is a wonderful way for students to practice finding the better buy using a real-world example. Students will respond to a word problem written in letter format, asking for help finding the better buy. Students will respond to the letter, practicing letter-writing skills, as well as mathematical skills! Additionally, students will get to practice explaining their math thinking. This is a fun activity for 5th graders and 4th graders who want a bit of a challenge. Keep an eye on my TPT
4th - 5th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Financial Literacy
Complete Soroban Curriculum Bundle | Levels 1-4 | Master Mental Math & Abacus
Transform your students into mental math wizards! This comprehensive 4-level curriculum takes students from holding an abacus for the first time to mastering complex multi-digit addition and subtraction using the Japanese Soroban method. Perfect for STEM classrooms, homeschooling, and after-school math clubs. What’s Included in this Bundle?This bundle combines our top-rated levels into one seamless learning journey: Level 1: The Foundation – Introduction to the Soroban, bead values, and simple a
K - 12th
Arithmetic, Mental Math
CCSS
1.NBT.C.4
, 2.NBT.B.5
, 3.G.A.2
+1
Math Stations Bundle | Movement Activity | Multiplication & Division
🚀 Make Math Practice Active, Engaging, and Effective Looking for a way to get your students up, moving, and actually engaged during math? This Multiplication & Long Division Math Stations Movement Bundle (Grades 4-6) transforms skill practice into an interactive experience your students will love. Students rotate around the room solving problems at different checkpoints, turning traditional practice into a high-engagement activity. 💡 Why Teachers Love This Resource ✔ Gets students moving a
4th - 6th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Numbers
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 4.NBT.B.6
, 5.NBT.B.5
+2
Long Division Math Stations | Multi-Digit Division Movement Activity
Long Division Math Stations | Multi-Digit Division Movement Activity | Checkpoint ChallengeMake long division practice engaging with this movement-based math activity! In this Long Division Checkpoint Challenge, students move around the room solving multi-digit division problems at different checkpoints. This format keeps students actively engaged while strengthening their long division skills and problem-solving strategies. This activity works great for math centers, stations, small groups
4th - 6th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Numbers
CCSS
4.NBT.B.6
, 5.NBT.B.6
, 6.NS.B.2
Also included in: Math Stations Bundle | Movement Activity | Multiplication & Division
Alphametic Math Logic Puzzles - Farm Theme Brainteaser
Our BEST-SELLING item just got better - with a whole new set of farm themed logic puzzles - and this time for younger students!
The ABC=123 Brainteasers are math-based logic puzzles called alphametics. They can be used as daily warm-up exercises, challenge problems, extra credit, gifted enrichment, or as a substitute for in-class work for students who have already mastered the current curricular unit. The problems in this booklet are geared for 3rd and 4th graders.
These 12 math puzzles appear
2nd - 5th
Arithmetic, Reading
Alphametic Math Logic Puzzles - Summer Theme Brainteaser
Our BEST-SELLING item just got better - with a whole new set of summer themed logic puzzles with silly puns and clever verbal associations!
The ABC=123 Brainteasers are math-based logic puzzles called alphametics. They can be used as daily warm-up exercises, challenge problems, extra credit, gifted enrichment, or as a substitute for in-class work for students who have already mastered the current curricular unit. The problems in this booklet are geared for 5th and 6th graders, but can also be u
3rd - 8th
Arithmetic
Multiply by Two-Digit Numbers
Multiply by Two-Digit Numbers – Engaging Math Practice WorksheetLooking for a quick, effective way to reinforce multi-digit multiplication with your students? This Multiply by Two-Digit Numbers worksheet is designed to help learners build confidence and fluency in multiplying by two-digit numbers using standard algorithms and reasoning skills. What’s Included: A variety of multi-digit multiplication problems using two-digit numbers. Real-world and critical thinking word problems to deepen under
4th - 6th
Arithmetic, Mental Math, Numbers
CCSS
5.NBT.B.5
Luxury Home Staging Challenge: An Interior Design Project
Elevate your math instruction with this rigorous and highly engaging activity designed specifically for advanced learners ready for challenging, real-world application. Turn standard arithmetic practice into a high-stakes, authentic design challenge where students step into the role of Luxury Home Stagers. What Students Will Do: Students are given a fixed budget of $12,000 and must purchase furniture and decor from a custom catalog (included) to furnish four distinct rooms. They must meet spec
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Decimals
CCSS
5.NBT.B.7
Design a Eco-Friendly Tiny House Project
Looking for an engaging, real-world project that combines creativity, critical thinking, math, science, and persuasive writing? The Eco-Friendly Tiny Home Project challenges students to become architects, engineers, and environmental designers as they create their own sustainable tiny home!Students will research environmentally friendly building practices, design a scaled blueprint, construct a 3D model, and create a persuasive open house flyer to showcase their innovative home design. This hand
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Other (ELA), Writing
Dream Vacation Math Project | 5-7 Grade Real World Math PBL | Ratios, Statistics
Dream Vacation Math Project is an engaging 6th grade math project that combines dream vacation math, real world math, and project based learning in one high-interest activity. This PBL math resource gives students meaningful practice with ratios and proportions, budgeting, currency conversion, volume and surface area, a statistics project, a geometry project, and coordinate plane mapping as they plan a 7-day trip for a family of four. With built-in Depth and Complexity prompts, this
5th - 7th
Arithmetic, Financial Literacy, Graphing
Simon Says Multiplication! Message #1 - Decode the Secret Message
Simon is a Sleuth Sloth who loves following clues and playing Simon Says! This cute activity is perfect for getting students excited about math. Students work to solve single-digit multiplication problems to decode Simon’s secret message. The entire class or just a small group will delight in the silly antics of the game while getting multiplication fact practice!How It Helps Students:Builds math fluency with puzzles and problem-solvingBoosts logic, reasoning, and real-world thinkingEngages stud
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.A.4
+3
7 weeks of morning starter PowerPoint slides
A full set of 7 weeks of morning starter PowerPoint slides, designed to provide consistent, structured practice across arithmetic, SPaG, and wider curriculum knowledge. Ideal for KS2 classrooms, these starters help pupils revisit key skills daily in a manageable and engaging format. Each day includes a clearly organised slide with: 6 arithmetic questions covering a range of skills (e.g. number operations, fractions, decimals, and problem solving) 2 SPaG questions focusing on grammar, punctu
4th - 7th
Arithmetic, Grammar, Math Test Prep
Multiple Intelligences: Creativity for Pixel Adventure #12 - Wild Ponies
Power-Up your classroom with My Power Smarts®! This creativity (creative activity) can be used after students read Pixel Adventure #12 - Wild Ponies. Students will use their Logic, Image, and Word Power Smarts ® to complete this creativity. My Power Smarts ® Creativities are designed to accompany My Power Smarts ® Stories and Pixel Adventure Stories. The stories and creativities help elementary age children learn about their multiple intelligences (Power Smarts ®). By using their Power Smarts
3rd - 6th
Arithmetic, Visual Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.3.4
, W.3.10
, W.4.4
+15
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