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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
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
MEGA Math Mazes Bundle: 1st-6th Grade Morning Work, Test Prep, Spiral Review
Our multi-grade level Math Mazes bundle is perfect for morning work, test prep, and spiral review. Review 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th grade math skills with this multi-grade level bundle of 240 Math Mazes. We include 2 options: no-prep worksheets & google slides Teacher Feedback: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“My kiddos LOVED this! It was a fun twist on doing the same math, and they didn't even know they were reinforcing their learning! Thanks so much :) Math time is a happier time in my room now!” - Jenny R
1st - 6th
Math, Math Test Prep
Mysteries & More Thinkercise Puzzles for Problem Solving - PDF & Google Formats
***NEW! 2020 Revision*** Added additional files for links to Google Slides version and individual PDF copies of each Thinkercise for easy virtual learning integration! Perfect for challenging students during remote teaching :) 20 Single-Page Sheets of Mystery-Themed Problem Solving Puzzles! And MORE… --Each Thinkercise mystery-themed page includes five different puzzle formats – focusing on linguistic, visual, logic, and mathematical multiple intelligences. --Depending on digital resources avail
3rd - 5th
For All Subjects, Math
Christmas Math Fluency Task Cards for early finishers, enrichment, station work
Enhance your holiday season with these engaging Christmas-themed math fluency task cards! Perfect for enrichment, station work, differentiation, or early finishers, these festive cards will add a touch of seasonal cheer to your math activities. Designed to challenge and inspire students, these task cards feature a variety of math skills wrapped up in a joyful Christmas package. From addition and subtraction to multiplication and division, these tasks are crafted to keep students excited about le
2nd - 5th
Math
Morning Work/Daily Warm-Up/Skills Sampler: Printable Google Slides for PreK-2
Use this editable & customizable worksheet to reinforce foundational skills in a playful, more creative way! Practicing the basics doesn't have to be long or boring. On a single 8.5x11" sheet, kids will practice name and date, letter and number formation and sequencing, counting to 20 using ten frames, and tracing or writing and reading words, phrases or a short sentence.Their favorite part will be using their creativity to briefly turn a letter or number into an object or scene by drawing.I
PreK - 2nd
English Language Arts, Math
CCSS
K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.A.3
, K.CC.B.5
+3
Math for Smarty Pants Pack #2 Print & Digital | Fast Finisher Brain Teasers
Keeping your early finishers challenged and working doesn't have to take extra time and effort on your part! This early finisher and gifted packet is no-prep with 27 ready-to-go brain teasers that are perfect for math extensions, math centers, individual and collaborative work, or math warm-ups. Click here to grab 130 Early Finisher activities and receive a HUGE discount!Detailed instructions are given including examples so that your students can work independently. The brain teasers are foc
3rd - 5th
Math
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP3
+5
15 Easy-Moderate Printable Strategy Games + Slides™ Logic Critical Thinking
Build logic, strategy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with this engaging collection of 15 printable pencil-and-paper strategy games — also included in Google Slides™ format for digital learning, centers, fast finishers, sub plans, homeschool, math enrichment, and partner work! These games are designed to be: ✅ Easy to learn ✅ Challenging to master ✅ Low-prep and reusable ✅ Fun for a wide range of ages and abilities Perfect for: Early finishers Math centers Gifted educatio
3rd - 6th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.MD.B.3
, 4.MD.C.5
, K.OA.A.1
+21
Missing Addends Word Problems - 2nd & 3rd Grade Missing Parts Word Problems
This set of 20 missing addend word problems (or missing part word problems!) reflects vital problem solving standards for grades 2 and 3. Problems ask students to decide whether or not to add or subtract and have the "missing addends" in various places in the problem. (Ex. 45 + __ = 74) Problems are included in FOUR formats:with multiple copies on a page to be cut out and glued into a math journalon reproducible pages to use as practice sheets (2 problems per page)on full sheet pages that giv
2nd - 4th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
2.NBT.B.5
, 2.NBT.B.6
, 2.NBT.B.7
+3
No Prep Enrichment Packets! Decimal, Fraction, Area Puzzles, Algebraic + LEVEL B
Print and go challenge pack includes 50+ challenging and creative tasks to boost problem solving skills, number sense and mental math in a fun way! Your fast finishers will love the puzzles and creative options and will likely struggle through a few! FINALLY! :) I have them arranged into 5 packets of 10 tasks each with cover sheets. The Mega Bundle includes ALL of the spiraled packets like this one and all 200 scaffolded tasks that are labeled A-E and are also organized by TOPIC so you can ea
4th - 8th
Mental Math, Place Value
Build Your Own Clock! No-Prep Hands-On Activity for Learning to Tell Time
This no-prep hands-on activity gives students the chance to build their very own clock with working hands! The student compares their work with a real clock in the classroom to determine where to paste each number and which hand is the minutes or hour hand. Then, using a brad (and maybe a bit of help from the teacher!) they can attach their clock hands to the clock face and use this tool to begin to make their own times. My students LOVED quizzing each other with these and getting to make it the
K - 3rd
Applied Math, Telling Time
1st Grade Math Worksheets: Math Review Mazes, Test Prep, Interactive Notebook
Make math review fun with this GROWING bundle of 1st grade Math Mazes! Use during math stations, math homework, morning work, early finisher activities, or math test prep. ‼️Click the PREVIEW button & download 12 FREE Math Mazes‼️*Use during math intervention for upper elementary studentsOnce you purchase, you will gain access to the remaining Google Slides for FREE!Currently Included: Set 1: Operations & Algebraic Thinking (12 print & digital mazes) I can solve word problems involving addition
1st
Basic Operations, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
1.MD.A.1
, 1.MD.A.2
, 1.MD.B.3
+20
Yearlong Open-Ended Math Prompts & Do-Nows | 1st & 2nd Grade | Digital + Print
Engage your 1st and 2nd grade students in deeper thinking with this yearlong bundle of open-ended math journal prompts and do-nows! Perfect for warm-ups, math journals, morning work, centers, or homework, this versatile resource covers key math concepts while encouraging mathematical reasoning and problem-solving. ✅ What's Included: 10 Monthly Packets: 450 Pages! January through December (June/July/August combined for summer review) Digital + Printable Formats: Fully updated with Google Slid
1st - 2nd
Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
1.MD.A.1
, 1.MD.A.2
, 1.MD.B.3
+50
K-2 Coin Names & Values
K-2 Coin Names & Values focuses on a collection of skills from grades K-2 related to money. This resource can be used to provide intervention for students who are working on one of more of the following: Recognizing the names and values of coinsFinding the value of a collection of coinsSolving problems about money
K - 2nd
Money Math
Enrichment Activities 10 Logic Puzzles 4th 5th Grade Critical Thinking
Are you looking for ways to incorporate critical thinking into your classroom? These 10 logic puzzles would be perfect as enrichment activities and for fast finishers and gifted and talented students. They would also work well as morning work and homework! Includes a digital version of all puzzles.The topics for these puzzles include time, money, division, addition, subtraction and height measurement clues. These are geared towards grades 4 & 5 and advanced third graders. All logic puzzles can
3rd - 5th
Other (Math)
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.4.1
, RL.5.1
+3
Early Finishers Logic Puzzles Brainteasers Activities Packet #4 Math Enrichment
These digital resources and print early finisher brain teasers will give you what you need to keep ALL of your students learning and challenged. The brain teasers review important place value skills while building problem solving and thinking skills. Click here to grab 140 Early Finisher activities and receive a HUGE discount!Created for fourth and fifth grades but suitable for middle school RTI, autism, and special needs. Since students choose or draw digit cards for the tasks, the brain teas
4th - 5th
Place Value
Add & Subtract Fractions Task Cards | Like Denominators | Word Problems
Need quick, meaningful fraction practice that’s easy to prep and flexible to use? These Add & Subtract Fractions Task Cards focus on word problems with like denominators and are designed for upper elementary students. Students solve real-world problems, write answers in lowest terms, and build confidence with fraction operations through repeated practice. 📦 What’s Included 24 math task cards (word problems) Student recording sheet Answer key Printable PDF Digital version for Google Slid
4th - 5th
Fractions, Math
CCSS
4.NF.B.3a
, 4.NF.B.3b
, 4.NF.B.3c
+3
Also included in: Bundled for Savings: The Early Bird Task Cards - Everything Fractions!
Enrichment Activities Fairy Tale Logic Puzzles Critical Thinking 2nd 3rd 4th
Are you looking for ways to incorporate critical thinking into your classroom? These 8 Fairy Tale logic puzzles would be perfect as enrichment activities and for fast finishers and gifted & talented students! They would also work well as morning work and homework. **Digital version included. I used characters from popular fairy tales such as Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Snow White. The clues I used were made up by me and may or may not be part of the actually fairy tale. For example, some
2nd - 4th
Other (Math)
CCSS
RL.2.2
, RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
+4
Early Finishers Logic Puzzles Enrichment Activities Print 2nd 3rd 4th
Are you looking for ways to incorporate critical thinking and reasoning skills into your classroom? These 10 logic puzzles would be perfect as enrichment activities and for fast / early finishers and gifted and talented students! They would also work well as morning work and homework. Includes a digital version of all puzzles. I have always enjoyed doing logic puzzles myself and decided to make some of my own for my students. In my class, * I introduce logic puzzles by doing one as a whole gro
2nd - 4th
Basic Operations
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.4.1
, CCRA.R.1
+2
Early Finishers Brain Teasers Fast Finishers Math Activities 1st 2nd 3rd Grades
Are you looking for math activities to challenge and extend your advanced early finishers? Your fast finishers will be engaged and challenged every single minute with these fun activities! NO PREP PRINTABLES or INTERACTIVE PAPERLESS brain teasers for extensions, morning work, early finishers, math centers, and tasks for gifted learners! Rigorous while still being lots of fun! ⭐ Keep your early finishers engaged in meaningful tasks, even when they have finished their assigned work! Teacher t
1st - 3rd
Math
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP3
+5
Listening and Following Directions Activity Communication Skills Listen and Draw
Build your students’ listening and following directions skills with this interactive and engaging listen and draw activity. Designed to strengthen both oral and written communication skills, this resource is perfect for reinforcing geometry vocabulary, spatial reasoning, and teamwork through a simple but powerful student-led activity. The activity:Students work in pairs: one creates & gives directions for their printed image, and the other listens and draws. Afterward, they compare the ima
3rd - 6th
Geometry, Speaking & Listening, Writing
CCSS
3.G.A.1
, 3.G.A.2
, 4.G.A.1
+2
Listening and Following Directions Activity - Communication Skills Listen & Draw
Build your students’ listening and following directions skills with this interactive and engaging listen and draw activity. Designed to strengthen both oral and written communication skills, this resource is perfect for reinforcing geometry vocabulary, spatial reasoning, and teamwork through a simple but powerful student-led activity. The activity:Students work in pairs: one creates & gives directions for their printed image, and the other listens and draws. Afterward, they compare the ima
3rd - 6th
Geometry, Speaking & Listening, Writing
CCSS
3.G.A.1
, 3.G.A.2
, 4.G.A.1
+2
Grade 3 Two-Step Word Problems|Addition Subtraction Multiplication Print,Digital
Stop the "math anxiety" caused by cluttered worksheets. This resource uses a "Science of Math" approach to help students master multi-step word problems through explicit structure and real-world scenarios.What's Included:10 Comprehensive Worksheet Pages: 20 unique word problems (2 per page) designed with ample white space for student work.Instructional Step-by-Step Boxes: Every problem includes a "Step 1" and "Step 2" layout to scaffold the problem-solving process.20 Digital Task Cards: A pap
2nd - 4th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Numbers
CCSS
3.OA.D.8
5th Grade Summer Logic Puzzles Math Brain Teaser Activity Fun Friday Worksheets
Challenge your kids with fun summer logic puzzles and brain teasers to build critical thinking skills. This summer themed set includes six engaging activities which kids will love, so much, they won't know they are learning. Quick and easy set up makes this perfect for whole or small group activities, centers, independent work packets, or substitute teacher packs. Click here to get 25% off of individual resources with the Logic Puzzles to Last the Year Bundle. Easy setup will make these activiti
4th - 7th
Other (Math)
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.W.10
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