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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
Video Game Design Geometry PBL | 3rd-4th Grade Geometry Project | Quadrilaterals
Bring geometry to life with this engaging Video Game Design Geometry Mini-PBL for 3rd-4th grade. In this design-based performance task, students become video game level designers who must apply geometry rules to create a fair, fun, and challenging 2D game level. Rather than completing isolated worksheets, students plan, build, test, and justify their design decisions using precise mathematical language. This project emphasizes reasoning, justification, and multiple valid solutions—making it idea
2nd - 5th
Applied Math, Geometry, Writing-Expository
CCSS
3.G.A.1
, 4.G.A.1
, 4.G.A.3
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Theme Park Design Math Project [Elementary] - Geometry & Budgeting Unit!
PROJECT INCLUDES: Complete teacher instructionsComplete student instructionsTheme park price listBudget planning worksheetsStudent goal sheet templateTeam task timeline templateBrainstorming activity guidesDetailed assessment rubricsCCSS Math & NGSS alignmentPresentation format options⭐ KEY FEATURES: Hands-on geometry applicationReal-world budgeting practiceTeam-based design challengeMultiple presentation formatsStep-by-step implementationCross-curricular connectionsAuthentic problem-solvingTra
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Geometry, Money Math
CCSS, NGSS
3.MD.C.5
, 3.MD.C.5a
, 3.MD.C.5b
+9
3rd Grade Summer Math Culminating Project | End of Program Showcase
This is a complete culminating math project designed to help students apply Grade 3 skills in a real-world context while building mathematical confidence and communication skills. Apply → Plan → Analyze → Justify → Present End your summer math program with a meaningful, structured final experience. This is not a craft-based end-of-year activity. This is not a disconnected enrichment packet. Built specifically for summer small-group instruction, this structured capstone experience helps teacher
3rd
Applied Math, Fractions, Place Value
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.A.2
, 3.MD.B.3
+7
Also included in: 3rd Grade Summer School Math Bundle | Complete Small Group System
Inequalities Word Problems: Write, Solve, Graph (Google Slides)
No Prep, Engaging, Google-Slides ProjectIn this Google Slides project, students will write, solve, and graph one-variable two-step inequalities from a word problem by completing 4 separate problem sets in escalating difficulty. Subject: Word Problems - Two-Step, One-Variable, Inequalities 📘 What's IncludedTeacher instructionsLearning Objectives and Success CriteriaFour Problem Sets1️⃣ Write: Students match a given word problem with a two-step inequality.2️⃣ Write and Solve: Given a word probl
5th - 10th
Algebra, Applied Math, Math Test Prep
The "Math Curse" Student Project
Math Read aloud project based on the book, "The Math Curse" by Jon Scieszka. Students listen to a story about a student who goes through their day and night engulf3ed by everything math. "Everything is a math problem". Challenge students to “break the math curse” by writing their own stories featuring themselves going through their everyday lives solving Real World Math Problems. Students will: - Brainstorm ideas about how they interact/encounter math - write mini-stories - pose questions
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Creative Writing, Math
Eureka Math - Module 1 Project Choice Board
Looking for a fun and engaging way for students to demonstrate their understanding of Module 1 concepts from the Eureka Math Curriculum? This Choice Board is the perfect solution! Designed to give students options for showcasing their mastery, this resource allows them to take ownership of their learning while reinforcing key math concepts. Aligned with Eureka Math's Module 1 standards, this choice board offers students a variety of activities, including: Creative projects to apply math in re
5th
Applied Math, Math, Other (Math)
Area Perimeter Project
Are you looking for a unique take on an area and perimeter project to end your geometry/measurement unit? In this two-part PBL with real world application, your students will first create a floor plan for the board game Clue , using differentiated area and perimeter problems, before applying those concepts to flooring and fencing for their mystery manors! It’s time for your students’ creativity to shine! Use this project as a culminating assessment to an area/perimeter unit, or when you only ha
2nd - 5th
Applied Math, Math, Measurement
CCSS
3.MD.C.7b
, 3.MD.D.8
, 4.MD.A.3
STEM Project: Towers Of Hanoi PBL | FREE Mathematical Logic Puzzle Challenge
Develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills with this Towers of Hanoi STEM project for Grades 5–10. This mathematical logic puzzle explores sequencing, patterns, and strategy through a hands-on, NGSS-aligned PBL activity.Students investigate how to move disks efficiently using rules, analyze patterns, and develop step-by-step solutions. Through testing, reasoning, and structured worksheets, learners build understanding of algorithms, logic, and mathematical thinking. With printable works
5th - 10th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Applied Math, Computer Science - Technology, Math
CCSS
RST.11-12.3
, MP1
, MP7
Time Zones_solution
Applied math in use.
More information - webpage of the project "Mathematics and the world around us" (I am one of the coordinator of the project): http://hore.dnom.fmph.uniba.sk/~esfprojekt/heslo.htm
4th - 8th
Applied Math, Math, Other (Math)
Exchange Rate Quotations list_solution
Applied math in use.
More information - webpage of the project "Mathematics and the world around us" (I am one of the coordinator of the project): http://hore.dnom.fmph.uniba.sk/~esfprojekt/heslo.htm
4th - 8th
Applied Math, Math, Other (Math)
VAT_solution
Applied math in use.
More information - webpage of the project "Mathematics and the world around us" (I am one of the coordinator of the project): http://hore.dnom.fmph.uniba.sk/~esfprojekt/heslo.htm
4th - 8th
Applied Math, Math, Other (Math)
Glycemia_solution
Applied math in use.
More information - webpage of the project "Mathematics and the world around us" (I am one of the coordinator of the project): http://hore.dnom.fmph.uniba.sk/~esfprojekt/heslo.htm
4th - 8th
Applied Math, Math, Other (Math)
Shark Tank- Engineering Design Process Unit
Shark Tank Project – 5th Grade Business ChallengeThis engaging "Shark Tank" project allows 5th-grade students to work in teams to create their own businesses, simulate real-world entrepreneurship, and pitch their product to "Sharks" (judges). Throughout the project, students will use the Engineering Design Process to brainstorm and design innovative products, practice important math skills like decimals, percentages, and pricing, and apply their knowledge in cost analysis, profit margins, and br
5th - 8th
Applied Math, Engineering, Science
A Holiday Problem
This is a project from my gifted (GATE) class, using math and consumer sciences to develop a solution to a real-world problem.
4th - 8th
Applied Math
CCSS
MP4
, MP5
Also included in: Christmas Winter Wonder Bundle
Grade 3 Estimation and Reasonableness
Support Grade 3 learners as they evaluate solutions and determine whether answers are reasonable. **Topics Included:** • Thank You • Checking your answer reasonableness 16 • Checking your answer reasonableness 21 • Checking your answer reasonableness 46 • Does this make sense reasonableness 10 • Math reasonableness reasonableness 27 ⭐ **Perfect For:** • Bell Ringers • Math Centers • Homework Practice • Small Group Work • Early Finishers • Test Preparation **What’s Included:** • Printable Works
3rd
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Mental Math
Fraction Explorers: Building a Sustainable Community
Engage your students in a hands-on, real-world math project where they apply fraction operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) to solve multi-step challenges. In this collaborative task, students will design a sustainable community for a group of settlers, addressing critical needs such as food production, housing, and water distribution. Each decision requires thoughtful problem-solving and teamwork, combining mathematical reasoning with creative design. This project als
4th - 6th
Applied Math, Fractions
CCSS
4.NF.A.1
, 4.NF.A.2
, 4.NF.B.3
+12
Grades 6–9 Real-World Geometry Workshop: Student Task Sheets
Grades 6–9 | Real-World Geometry Workshop: Student Task Sheets File Included: worksheet.pdfListing Title: Geometry in Context: Perimeter & Area Word Problems & WorkshopsDescription: A rigorous practice resource that puts students in the role of planners and contractors. This workshop features a variety of word problems that require students to extract geometric data from text and diagrams to find solutions.Tasks Include:The Fencing Challenge: Calculating total perimeter to determine material nee
3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Math Test Prep
Also included in: The Ultimate Contextual Geometry BUNDLE: Solving Real-World Scenarios
Math Detectives: Find the Mistake Investigations (Split G5/6 Bundle - Ontario)
Bundle Savings! All Strands!Turn your math classroom into a detective agency. Math Detectives is an engaging error analysis resource where students investigate a completed solution, identify the mistake, and solve the problem correctly. Instead of simply answering questions, students analyze mathematical thinking, explain misconceptions, and justify their reasoning. Each investigation follows a three-step detective process: Examine the Evidence and Find the Mistake Students study a completed st
5th - 6th
Applied Math
Math Detectives: Find the Mistake Investigations (Split G4/5 Bundle - Ontario)
Bundle Savings! All Strands!Turn your math classroom into a detective agency. Math Detectives is an engaging error analysis resource where students investigate a completed solution, identify the mistake, and solve the problem correctly. Instead of simply answering questions, students analyze mathematical thinking, explain misconceptions, and justify their reasoning. Each investigation follows a three-step detective process: Examine the Evidence and Find the Mistake Students study a completed st
4th - 5th
Applied Math
Math Detectives: Find the Mistake Investigations (G5 Bundle - Ontario)
Bundle Savings! All Strands!Turn your math classroom into a detective agency. Math Detectives is an engaging error analysis resource where students investigate a completed solution, identify the mistake, and solve the problem correctly. Instead of simply answering questions, students analyze mathematical thinking, explain misconceptions, and justify their reasoning. Each investigation follows a three-step detective process: Examine the Evidence and Find the Mistake Students study a completed st
5th
Applied Math
Math Detectives: Find the Mistake Investigations (G4 Bundle - Ontario)
Bundle Savings! All Strands!Turn your math classroom into a detective agency. Math Detectives is an engaging error analysis resource where students investigate a completed solution, identify the mistake, and solve the problem correctly. Instead of simply answering questions, students analyze mathematical thinking, explain misconceptions, and justify their reasoning. Each investigation follows a three-step detective process: Examine the Evidence and Find the Mistake Students study a completed st
4th
Applied Math
STEM Challenge | Design a Dream Bedroom | Google Classroom Version
This STEM Math Challenge is a fun and engaging way to learn the STEM process and utilize real-world math skills, all while distance learning! It provides students with great opportunities to think through problems and find creative solutions to them. Once you mention the words "Dream Bedroom" you will have them hooked! The Design a Bedroom STEM Challenge is a perfect addition to your Google Classroom. There is an additional PDF that includes the link to give you digital access, along with instr
3rd - 4th
Applied Math, Math
CCSS, NGSS
4.MD.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
+18
STEM Challenge | Design a Dream Classroom
This STEM Math Challenge is a fun and engaging way to learn the STEM process, utilize real-world math skills, and work collaboratively with a team! It provides students with great opportunities to think through problems and find creative solutions to them. Once you mention the words "Dream Classroom" you will have them hooked! The Design a Classroom STEM Challenge is a GREAT Back to School activity to teach and/or reinforce procedures. It's also designed to use at ANY time of the year as well!
3rd - 4th
Applied Math, Math
CCSS, NGSS
4.MD.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
+18
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