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Halloween Haunted House 2nd 3rd Grade Math Project Based Learning / PBL
In this 2nd grade project-based learning activity, students step into the role of Haunted House Designers as they plan, budget, and create the ultimate spooky (or silly!) haunted attraction. This high-engagement activity blends math, creativity, and problem-solving in a way students won’t forget! 👻 What’s Included:Overview and Notes to Teacher (with differentiation tips & prep notes)Student Explanation and Checklist (clear step-by-step directions)Haunted House Brainstorm page for planning ide
2nd - 3rd
Applied Math, Money Math, Place Value
CCSS
2.NBT.A.1
, 2.NBT.A.1a
, 2.NBT.A.1b
+7
T-Shirt Entrepreneurs PROJECT BASED LEARNING Math Economics GATE 4-8th
Your students will be excited for this “gold medal standard” project-based math, design, and economics activity. It’s appropriate and adaptable for 4th – 8th grade. It has been a staple for my 4th grade gifted and talented math group since 2013. You won’t be the sage on the stage. Students will problem-solve their way through the project working in collaborative teams, and the teacher will guide, be a resource, spur discussion, play devil’s advocate, and provide mini lessons when necessary. I
4th - 8th
Applied Math, Economics
Also included in: STEAM Class BUNDLE - Math Focus Hours of Hands-on Projects GATE Gifted
Rate of Change Activity with X,Y Table & Graph Project Based Learning with Math
Build engagement with this task centered on raising adorable puppies. Students will calculate the theoretical rate of change for puppy growth using a t-table, a graph, and a slope-intercept equation. They will then discover the experimental rate of change for puppy growth and compare the outcomes to make predictions. With six low-prep versions of the task, your students will soon be confident and competent in using algebra to find real-world solutions. Raising Puppies Mastery Task gives stude
7th - 10th
Algebra, Applied Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
7.EE.B.3
, 7.EE.B.4
, 8.EE.A.2
+12
End of Year Math Summer Project Summer Plan Vacation PBL Math Review
Make end-of-year learning exciting and meaningful with this engaging Summer Vacation Math Project Workbook! This 40-page printable math resource combines real-world problem solving, project-based learning, and fun summer themes to help students review important math skills before summer break. Students will practice budgeting, telling time, multiplication, fractions, graphing, geometry, measurement, and more through highly engaging hands-on activities. Instead of repetitive worksheets, students
2nd - 5th
Applied Math, Creative Writing
Popcorn Party Math Inquiry Project: Fractions, Measurement & Data Analysis
Engage your students in a fun, hands-on, inquiry-based math project with a popcorn party & movie twist!This resource is perfect for Grades 3–6 and combines fractions, measurement, and data analysis in a real-world, collaborative inquiry-based project. Students will work together to plan and execute a classroom popcorn party while applying math concepts in meaningful ways. UK & USA spelling. Key Features: Hands-On & Inquiry-Based: Students actively explore math concepts through a project that
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Math, Measurement
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
STEM Math Inquiry Project: Fractions, Measurement & Data Analysis
Engage your students in a hands-on, project-based learning STEM inquiry with a human body & skeleton theme through the IB PYP concepts of systems, structure, function, connection and measure . Designed for Grades 3–5, this resource integrates fractions, measurement, and data analysis as students explore the human skeletal system. Through collaborative learning and critical thinking, students will apply mathematical concepts to real-world scenarios, enhancing their understanding and problem-solvi
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Measurement
On Stage! Holiday Concert Planning Project Based Learning (Grades 3-5)
By some miracle, the student solving this problem has become the music program director! They are charged with planning the entire holiday program for the classroom. They will need to determine the number of tickets needed, what food and drink to serve, how to set up the risers, tables and chairs, and design the invitations and programs.
There are 6 in-depth problems within this gigantic problem (each step is it's own problem) walking the student through what they need to do.
The problems inte
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Other (Math), Writing
1ST GRADE USE ADDITION TO SUBTRACT FLIP BOOK iREADY® MATH UNIT 1 LESSON 4 CRAFT
1ST GRADE USE ADDITION TO SUBTARCT FLIP BOOK PROJECT iREADY ® Math Unit 1 Lesson 4 FUN ACTIVITY CRAFT This Flip Book Project is a great companion for iReady® Math.This project is a great addition to any Math Curriculum for First Grade. It offers your students extensive practice with practicing: o Understand the relationship between addition and subtraction. o When efficient, use a counting-on strategy to solve a subtraction problem. o Identify, write, and use related addition and subtraction e
1st
Applied Math, Math Test Prep, Order of Operations
CCSS
1.OA.A.1
, 1.OA.C.6
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
GRADE 3/MULTI-STEP WORD PROBLEM KNOCKOUT/Math Review Game/Test Prep Activity
Make math review exciting with this Grade 3 Multi-Step Word Problem 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 in knockout rounds while applying addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and problem-solving strategies in an engaging game format. Perfect for: ✔ Test Prep ✔ Whole Group Review ✔ Math Centers ✔ Interven
3rd
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Math Test Prep
CCSS
3.OA.D.8
, 4.OA.A.3
Also included in: Grades 3–5 Multi-Step Word Problems Knockout Bundle/Math Review Games
Candy Factory Algebra Project | Gr 6-8 Math Equations, Integers & Choice Board
Bring algebra to life with this Candy Factory Algebra Project, a creative, story-driven math activity designed for Grade 7 (and adaptable for Grades 6–8). In this project, students become Candy Factory Engineers, using algebraic equations and integers to control ingredient amounts, machine outputs, temperature changes, and packaging rules. Along the way, they design their own candies, explain their mathematical thinking, and have the opportunity to extend their learning through creative, design-
5th - 9th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Applied Math
CCSS
5.OA.A.2
, 5.OA.B.3
, 6.EE.A.2
+6
Real World FRACTION Project Based Learning
In this project, you’ll turn your real school schedule into a fraction challenge!First, you’ll create an hour-by-hour schedule of a typical school week. ⏰ Next, you’ll group your time into categories (like class time, homework, sleep, activities, and free time) and simplify each category into fractions of your week. Finally, you’ll put your math skills to work by comparing, adding, subtracting, and multiplying your fractions to analyze how your time is really spent. By the end, you’ll see yo
5th - 8th
Applied Math, Fractions, Other (Math)
The Toy Shop Problem
Unit Goal: Students will compare numbers from 0 to 5 using the phrases greater than, less than, equal or not equal. Mathematical Thinking and Reasoning Standards: MA.K12.MTR.1.1 MA.K12.MTR.2.1 MA.K12.MTR.3.1 MA.K12.MTR.4.1 MA.K12.MTR.5.1 MA.K12.MTR.6.1 MA.K12.MTR.7.1 Benchmark:MA.K.NSO.1.4: Compare the number of objects from 0 to 20 in two groups using the terms less than, equal to, or greater than Overview: Students take on the role of toy shop organ
Kindergarten
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.C.6
, K.CC.C.7
Christmas Gift Wrapping Math Project – Volume & Surface Area Activity
Bring holiday excitement into your math classroom with this creative Christmas Gift Wrapping activity! Students won’t even realize how much math they’re doing as they calculate volume, design their own box, determine surface area, and finish by decorating a holiday gift. What makes this resource special? • Step-by-step guidance that supports all learners • Visual models and scaffolded tables • A perfect balance of creativity and rigorous math practice • A fully worked answer key for easy c
5th - 9th
Applied Math, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS
5.MD.C.3
, 5.MD.C.3a
, 5.MD.C.3b
+8
Volume & Surface Area Gift Wrapping Project | Real-World Math Activity
Bring excitement into your math classroom with this creative Gift Wrapping activity! Students won’t even realize how much math they’re doing as they calculate volume, design their own box, determine surface area, and finish by decorating a special gift. What makes this resource special? • Step-by-step guidance that supports all learners • Visual models and scaffolded tables • A perfect balance of creativity and rigorous math practice • A fully worked answer key for easy checking • Neurodi
5th - 9th
Applied Math, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS
5.MD.C.3
, 5.MD.C.3a
, 5.MD.C.3b
+8
1ST GRADE SOLVE WORD PROBLEMS TO 20 FLIP BOOK iREADY® MATH UNIT 3 LESSON 11
1ST GRADE SOLVE WORD PROBLEMS TO 20 FLIP BOOK PROJECT iREADY ® Math Unit 3 Lesson 11 FUN ACTIVITY CRAFT This Flip Book Project is a great companion for iReady® Math.This project is a great addition to any Math Curriculum for First Grade. It offers your students extensive practice with practicing: o Relate Word Problems to known and missing values. Represent them using equations. o Choose strategies to solve equations. o Use related equations to solve equations. Use related equations to help ch
1st
Applied Math, Math Test Prep, Order of Operations
CCSS
1.NBT.B.2
, 1.NBT.B.2a
, 1.NBT.B.2b
+2
1ST GRADE SOLVE COMPARE PROBLEMS FLIP BOOK iREADY® MATH UNIT 3 LESSON 12
1ST GRADE SOLVE COMPARE PROBLEMS FLIP BOOK PROJECT iREADY ® Math Unit 3 Lesson 12 FUN ACTIVITY CRAFT This Flip Book Project is a great companion for iReady® Math.This project is a great addition to any Math Curriculum for First Grade. It offers your students extensive practice with practicing how to: Use concrete and visual models to represent compare situations.Solve difference - unknown compare problems to find how many more or fewer.Solve bigger - unknown and smaller - unknown compare probl
1st
Applied Math, Math Test Prep, Order of Operations
CCSS
1.NBT.B.2
, 1.NBT.B.2a
, 1.NBT.B.2b
+2
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
1ST GRADE SOLVE WORD PROBLEMS TO 10 FLIP BOOK iREADY® MATH UNIT 1 LESSON 5 CRAFT
1ST GRADE USE ADDITION TO SUBTRACT FLIP BOOK PROJECT iREADY ® Math Unit 1 Lesson 5 FUN ACTIVITY CRAFT This Flip Book Project is a great companion for iReady® Math.This project is a great addition to any Math Curriculum for First Grade. It offers your students extensive practice with practicing: Generate groups of related addition and subtraction equations, called Fact Families. Make sense of stories being told in problems and use equations to represent problems.Work with change-unknown proble
1st
Applied Math, Math Test Prep, Order of Operations
CCSS
1.OA.A.1
, 1.OA.C.6
1ST GRADE ADD & SUBTRACTION WITHIN FLIP BOOK CRAFT iREADY® MATH UNIT 1 LESSON 2
1ST GRADE ADD & SUBTRACTION WITHIN 10 FLIP BOOK PROJECT iREADY ® Math Unit 1 Lesson 2 This Flip Book Project is a great companion for iReady® Math.This project is a great addition to any Math Curriculum for First Grade. It offers your students extensive practice with practicing: Understand the meaning of actions described in addition and subtraction problem.Show and describe the actions in word problems using physical models, visual models, and symbols.Connect the meaning of models and symb
1st
Applied Math, Math Test Prep, Order of Operations
CCSS
1.OA.A.1
, 1.OA.C.6
1ST GRADE ADD THREE NUMBERS FLIP BOOK iREADY® MATH UNIT 2 LESSON 7 FUN CRAFT
1ST GRADE ADD THREE NUMBERS FLIP BOOK PROJECT iREADY ® Math Unit 2 Lesson 7 FUN ACTIVITY CRAFT This Flip Book Project is a great companion for iReady® Math.This project is a great addition to any Math Curriculum for First Grade. It offers your students extensive practice with practicing: o Find the total addends using strategies such as finding number partners for 10 and using doubles facts by grouping any two addends. o Use the associative and commutative properties to group addends s
1st
Applied Math, Math Test Prep, Order of Operations
CCSS
1.NBT.B.2
, 1.NBT.B.2a
, 1.NBT.B.2b
+2
Pi Day Math Activities & Worksheets | Circumference, Area, Logic Puzzles No Prep
✨ What’s Included in This Packet:📖 A Brief History of Pi⭕ Anatomy of a Circle📊 Pi Frequency Analysis🧠 Pi Day Potluck Logic Puzzle🎂 Einstein's Birthday Decoder🥢 Buffon's Needle 🍕 Price of a Pizza🧀 The Crust Conundrum📏 The Great Circle Hunt🌌 Pi in Space!✅ Complete Answer Key🛠️ Perfect For:Pi Day Celebrations (March 14th): A full day of math-themed fun! 🗓️Math Centers & Stations: Perfect for group work and hands-on experiments. 🏫Real-World Application: Shows students exactly
1st - 12th
Applied Math, Decimals, Geometry
1ST GRADE USE STRATEGIES TO ADD & SUBTRACT FLIP BOOK iREADY MATH UNIT 1 LESSON 3
1ST GRADE USE STRATEGIES TO ADD & SUBTRACT FLIP BOOK PROJECT iREADY ® Math Unit 1 Lesson 3 This Flip Book Project is a great companion for iReady® Math.This project is a great addition to any Math Curriculum for First Grade. It offers your students extensive practice with practicing: Use objects, drawings and equations to represent and solve addition and subtraction problems within 10. Use the count on strategy to add. Use the count back strategy to subtract.This packet is aligned with i-Read
1st
Applied Math, Math Test Prep, Order of Operations
CCSS
1.OA.A.1
, 1.OA.C.6
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