Kick off the second semester by rebuilding student confidence with this real-world percent budgeting project! In this engaging New Year–themed activity, students use percents to plan how they will spend a fixed budget across multiple categories, make choices, and justify their decisions. This resource is intentionally designed as a low-floor, high-ceiling performance task, making it perfect for January when students are settling back into routines and need meaningful, accessible math. ⭐ Wha