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4th Grade Math Common Core Fractions Exemplar Word Problems
4th Grade Math Common Core Fractions Word Problems written to challenge students. These will enrich and extend their thinking. Standards covered are 4MD2 as well as 4OA3. These work extremely well as exemplars. There are three real world questions that can be solved as a whole class, in small groups or by individual students.
3rd - 5th
Fractions, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 4.OA.A.3
Word Problem Breakout Challenge
🧠🎯 Fear Factor: Mr. Beast-Style Word Problem Breakout Challenge Get your class hyped for math review with this Mr. Beast-inspired breakout challenge featuring timed math rounds, movement-based twists, classroom currency (Beast Bucks), and mystery prize box buy-outs! Students work in teams (Green vs. Blue) to solve equations, explain their math thinking, and earn rewards through collaboration—not creepy food challenges! This resource is perfect for: ✨ Rock Your School transformations 💰 Ga
2nd
Basic Operations, Other (Math)
4th Grade Math Common Core Measurement Exemplar Word Problems
4th Grade Math Common Core Measurement Word Problems written to challenge students. These will enrich and extend their thinking. Standards covered are 4MD2 and 4MD3 as well as 4OA3. These work extremely well as exemplars. There are three real world questions that can be solved as a whole class, in small groups or by individual students.
3rd - 5th
Math Test Prep, Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
, 4.OA.A.3
Finding Area Word Problem Activities Real Math Practice PowerPoint 3rd 4th Grade
Teach solving math word problems for finding area with this standards based PowerPoint lesson including real world math problems for 3rd and 4th grade! Resource follows directed teaching and checks for understanding with additional problems and an exit ticket with answers included. Click HERE to save 30% of the price of individual resources with the bundle.Use this colorful PowerPoint in whole or small group activities, with partner or independent work, in math centers, as an emergency sub plan
3rd - 4th
Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.MD.D.8
, 4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
Mission to Mars Math Project
Students work in teams to apply their math skills to plan a Journey to Mars. If the trip takes 6 months there, and 6 months home and you will stay for 6 months, how much food and water will your crew need? Use the "Important information" provided to figure it out! Then prepare a colorful poster displaying your calculations, results, and your rocket ship with your team members peeking out!
3rd - 5th
Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 3.OA.A.3
, 3.OA.B.5
+3
Santa's Mathematics Workshop
18 Christmas themed problem solving cards for individual, pair or group work. Use for fast finishers, revision, maths centre activities or homework!
5th - 9th
Other (Math)
Logic Problems Powerpoint
Use this powerpoint as bell-work or a sponge activity for students. My 4th graders LOVE it. Great for developing problem solving skills and teaching students to think outside the box.
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Other (Math), Reading
Math Project-Based Learning Bundle (Grades 6–8) | Real-World Math Projects
Looking for engaging, real-world math projects that actually work in middle school classrooms? This Math Project-Based Learning Bundle includes a collection of hands-on math projects designed for Grades 6-8. Each project connects math concepts to meaningful, real-life contexts, helping students build conceptual understanding, problem-solving skills, and confidence in math while having fun! This bundle includes hands-on, real-world math projects designed to build student engagement while reinfor
5th - 9th
Algebra, Financial Literacy, Other (Math)
Math Digital Problem of the Day Sampler
Would you like your students to improve in math problem solving? Math Digital Problem of the Day Sampler includes a sampling of six problems to help students become more familiar with and comfortable in using a variety of problem-solving strategies in an engaging format. First, project a problem and allow students a few minutes to try to solve it. Then discuss their answers and strategies. Finally, work through the interactive solution slide with your students. Solutions are presented in a ste
6th - 8th
Applied Math, Mental Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
MP1
Math Digital Problem of the Day Metric Sampler
Would you like your students to improve in math problem solving? Math Digital Problem of the Day Metric Sampler includes a sampling of six problems to help students become more familiar with and comfortable in using a variety of problem-solving strategies in an engaging format. First, project a problem and allow students a few minutes to try to solve it. Then discuss their answers and strategies. Finally, work through the interactive solution slide with your students. Solutions are presented i
6th - 8th
Applied Math, Mental Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
MP1
4th Grade Fraction Challenge
This 32 slide PowerPoint is terrific for differentiation. It works well with a high math group or gifted/talented learners. There are 15 problems with 15 solution slides. It includes 2 constructed-response questions. It can be used on a Promethean board with the students answering on individual whiteboards or on notebook paper. It can also be print out as a center. The problem slides can be placed in one area for the students to solve and the solution slides can be placed in another location
4th
Fractions, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.NF.B.3a
, 4.NF.B.3c
, 4.NF.B.3d
Kakurasu Puzzles Logic Grid Math Brain Teasers Printable 150 Logic Puzzle
Looking for a fun and challenging way to build logic, problem-solving, number sense, and critical thinking skills? This Kakurasu Puzzles Printable Workbook is a perfect no-prep resource for students who love math puzzles, logic games, brain teasers, and independent thinking activities. This printable resource includes 150 Kakurasu puzzles in a clean 4x4 grid format, making it ideal for beginners, early finishers, math centers, homeschool enrichment, morning work, sub plans, and gifted student ac
3rd - 6th
For All Subjects, Numbers, Other (Math)
100th Day Thinking Fun!
This packet will help your students enjoy the 100th day while still working on challenging activities. They will work hard with word choice as they write, thinking about number connections after completing a calculator activity, and doing some critical thinking as they solve problems and list words to fit a specific criteria!
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Creative Writing, Other (Math)
February STEM - Valentines SEL, Science, Math & Measurement Candy Box Activity
Looking for February STEM activities that blend Valentine’s SEL, math, and hands-on problem-solving without turning into a craft or party filler? The Candy Box Valentine STEM activity is a meaningful, low-prep way to keep kids engaged while practicing measurement, math, and design thinking. Kids design and build the smallest possible candy box that still meets specific criteria and constraints, making this a high-interest Valentine science and math activity that feels like a challenge but de
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
October | Math | Lesson Bundle | K-12 TEKS-Aligned
October | Math | Lesson Bundle | K-12 TEKS-Aligned Save time and integrate real-world problem-solving into your math classes all October! This October Math Bundle includes 5 complete, TEKS-aligned lessons: Fire Prevention Week, National Fossil Day, United Nations Day, World Food Day, and World Teachers’ Day. What’s Inside the Bundle 5 complete lessons with full TEKS alignmentInformational reading passages + datasetsDifferentiated activities for elementary, middle, and high schoo
K - 12th
Algebra, Numbers, Other (Math)
Patriot Day Math | Data Analysis of 9/11 Statistics | K–12, TEKS-Aligned
Description: This lesson uses Patriot Day (September 11) as a context for practicing data analysis, graphing, and problem solving in a respectful, age-appropriate way. Elementary: Graph small data sets of helpers (firefighters, police, medics) with pictographs or bar graphs.Middle School: Analyze timelines and casualty numbers, calculate percents, and create bar graphs.High School: Work with complex datasets such as rebuilding costs or memorial attendance, modelin
K - 12th
Algebra, Numbers, Other (Math)
Archeology Exploration Activity Using Circles, Triangles and GeoGebra
Real World Application/Activity Involving Circle Theorems and Triangles A good activity for students who have a working knowledge of GeoGebra. Your students will begin in one of three dig areas in Egypt, and then, using circle theorems and triangles, will find the distance to the other two sites. Next they will choose one of the three dig sites to start, where they will find an artefact that they will reconstruct in GeoGebra 3D which will be used for their report/submission to the contracting mu
10th - 12th
Other (Math)
CCSS
HSG-MG.A.3
10 Winter Logic Grid Puzzles | Critical Thinking & Brain Teasers | Grades 3-6
Winter Logic Grid Puzzles | Critical Thinking & Brain Teasers | Grades 3-6Winter Logic Grid Puzzles | Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving Activities | Grades 3-6Winter Logic Grid Puzzles | Deductive Reasoning & Brain Teasers | Grades 3-6Bring some winter fun and critical thinking into your classroom with these 10 Winter Logic Grid Puzzles! Each puzzle includes a short winter-themed story setup, a list of clues, and a printable logic grid for students to use as they reason their way to the
3rd - 6th
Other (Math)
Hybrid Kindergarten and 1st Grade Digital Word Problems Math Activity 1.OA.1
This hybrid learning must-have provides instant feedback just like Boom Cards!!! This math activity allows learners to practice Word Problems and Problem Solving! This activity works in Google Slides and PowerPoint and may be shared in Google Classroom and Canvas. See it in Action!Follow my Instagram account, @missdgunn, to see this product in action. Click the picture of the resource and swipe it works along with the other resources in my store! You may also follow my Instagram account to re
K - 2nd
Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
K.OA.A.2
, 1.OA.A.1
, 2.OA.A.1
+4
7th Grade Math End of Year Review iReady State Test Prep 7 Math Spiral Review
Use these 7th grade unit reviews at the end of the year or before your next math test. These worksheets and slides work as 7th Grade Math State Test Review and EOG or EOY spiral review practice. Prepare students for iReady Classroom Math assessments with these test prep worksheets. Share the inquiry-based projects with your early finishers and incorporate the digital slides into your iReady math routines. This resource provides extra practice for students as they prepare for unit and state testi
7th
Math, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
7.G.A.1
, 7.G.A.2
, 7.G.A.3
+40
Middle School Brain Teaser Challenge & Picture Puzzles: Rebus Word Games BEDMAS
This fun & engaging brain teaser bundle contains a total of 146 projectable slides. A great resource to inspire collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving. It works with gifted learners and mainstream classrooms. Each of the puzzles requires students to solve word or math problems. Teacher instructions and full answer keys are included. A printable student solution sheet is included on the last slide. This is a fabulous substitute teacher resource for your toolkit! Puzzles inc
4th - 12th
English Language Arts, Other (Math), Vocabulary
TED Talk: How to defeat a dragon with math- Garth Sundem
This high school math resource uses a creative story to teach the order of operations (PEMDAS), helping students understand and apply multi-step problem-solving in an engaging way. Best for: Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, STEM Includes: • 20 discussion and comprehension questions • Analytical essay prompt • Structured essay with paragraph guidance and sentence starters • Classroom debate activity • Critical thinking discussion questions Grades: 9–12, College, Adult Ed | Print-and-go
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Algebra, Algebra 2, Other (Math)
Math Digital Problem of the Day Bundle
Math Digital Problem of the Day Bundle includes 180 problems to help students become more familiar with and comfortable in using a variety of problem-solving strategies in an engaging format. First, project a problem and allow students a few minutes to try to solve it. Then discuss their answers and strategies. Finally, work through the interactive solution slide with your students. Solutions are presented in a step-by-step format that’s easy for teachers and students to follow. Many problems c
6th - 8th
Applied Math, Mental Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP4
Math Digital Problem of the Day: Set 1
Math Digital Problem of the Day: Set 1 includes 45 problems to help students become more familiar with and comfortable in using a variety of problem-solving strategies in an engaging format. First, project a problem and allow students a few minutes to try to solve it. Then discuss their answers and strategies. Finally, work through the interactive solution slide with your students. Solutions are presented in a step-by-step format that's easy for teachers and students to follow. Many problems ca
6th - 8th
Applied Math, Mental Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP4
Also included in: Math Digital Problem of the Day Bundle
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