Problem Based Learning Math

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Differentiated Real World Math Projects | Open-Ended Problem Solving Tasks

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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

Sleepover Differentiated Math Project | Open-Ended Problem Solving | 4th 5th

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The Teacher Studio

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

Also included in: Differentiated Real World Math Projects | Open-Ended Problem Solving Tasks

Amusement Park Math Project | 3rd Grade Place | GT & STEM Enrichment

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Byte Sized Learning

🎢 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

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Learn Math With Mrs. K.

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

Luxury Home Staging Challenge: An Interior Design Project

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Grade Three with Miss P.

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

Simon Says Multiplication! Message #1 - Decode the Secret Message

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Made By Mellen

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

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