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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
5th Grade Thanksgiving Project Based Learning | November Math Activities
Thanksgiving Project-based learning (PBL)! Help your students practice decimals and fractions with this quality project-based learning for 5th grade. It includes a teacher guide walking you through each step. Do you have what it takes to plan a big Thanksgiving dinner? This project will test your kids planning and Math skills! The kids get to decide who they want to invite to their dinner, and the guest list drives this project! They will do real-life calculations using actual grocery store ads
5th
Decimals, Math, Other (Math)
Also included in: 5th Grade Math Project Based Learning Bundle
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
Solving Quadratic Equations - Winter Math Project Based Learning Activity PBL
High School Math Project. Winter Math Enrichment PBL Activity "RICO PENGUIN - FAMOUS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT" (finding the maximum value of a quadratic function, finding the coordinates of the vertex of the parabola, creating & solving quadratic equations - word problems) - Printable & Digital (EDITABLE). Use this fun and engaging project to show your students the practical use of quadratic equations in real life. Rico Penguin is a famous landscape architect. When he bought a plot of land, all the
8th - 11th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Graphing
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
Fractions & Decimals Enrichment End of Year Summer Math Project PBL Plan a Party
Back to School, Summer or End of the Year Project Based Learning PBL Activity (area, perimeter, fractions, decimals, mixed numbers, unit price). Students can plan different kinds of parties: New Year’s Party, 100th Day Party, Mardi Gras Party, Carnival Party, or Birthday Party. Printable & Digital (EDITABLE). Students will plan and host a party. They have a budget to spend on renting a party room, decorations, gifts for guests, food, and attractions. Every choice matters, so they need to spend t
5th - 8th
Decimals, Fractions, Geometry
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
5th Grade Math Enrichment Projects, Logic Puzzles, & Early Finishers Activities
Need enrichment for early finishers and gifted & talented students? This bundle of fifth grade math projects & logic puzzles includes over 15 resources to extend learning and understanding of decimal place value, whole number & decimal operations, fractions, measurement conversions, volume, order of operations and more! Math Enrichment Bundle Includes: ProjectsMissing Digit PuzzlesLogic PuzzlesMystery NumbersBrain TeasersPerfect for: Project Based Learning ActivitiesCritical & Deductive Re
5th
Math
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
Building Thinking Classrooms Tasks for 5th Grade - Numbers in Base Ten
If you are incorporating Thinking Classroom into your math block here are 22 individual tasks written for your students to complete for 22 lessons that address the Numbers in Base 10 standard. Even if you are not implementing Thinking Classrooms, these tasks are a wonderful way to help your students think about numbers in base ten concepts in a deeper way and to collaborate and discuss these concepts before they complete their independent practice with that concept. These math tasks have chang
5th
Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.NBT.A.1
, 5.NBT.A.2
, 5.NBT.A.3
+6
Also included in: Building Thinking Classroom Tasks for all 5th Grade Math Standards
**DOUBLE BUNDLE** Zoo-Themed GRADE 1 MATH ENRICHMENT** - Digital AND PDF Version
**Now including an embedded QR Code access to a video highlighting and reading aloud all directions in the project to help young and/or struggling readers!!****Buy 3 Get 1 FREE Pricing! **This bundle includes both the PDF printable and Digital Interactive versions of BOTH “The Zoo Trip” and “Zak the Zookeeper” for easy assigning to students either through distance OR in-person learning. PDF documents may be printed as take-home or in-classroom assignments for students. The digital interactive pr
1st - 2nd
Basic Operations, Geometry, Graphing
CCSS
1.MD.C.4
, 1.NBT.B.3
, 1.NBT.C.4
+5
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
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