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November Project Based Learning Math Project - 4th Grade Thanksgiving Math Task
This differentiated open-ended math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving centered around planning a holiday feast. Students apply addition and subtraction, 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 holiday meal — figuring out how much food to make, how lo
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Other (Math), Telling Time
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
+4
Advanced Math : Problem Solving and Communications Bundle 1 Gifted 3rd
Are you looking for various resources and activities to challenge your gifted math students in problem solving and communication? Try Pan Balance algebraic thinking Monday, an open ended problem Tuesday and Wednesday, a multi-step word problem Thursday and Project Based Learning on Friday. Students will get variety, stay engaged at their level, and students on standard can push themselves to answer level 1 of the questions as well. This bundle works well in stations or centers, whole class, o
3rd - 4th
Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.A.2
+2
Math-Mart XP: A Logic-Based Multiplication & Division PBL w/ Boss Battles GR 3-4
Math-Mart XP: A Game-Based Multiplication & Division PBL with Meaningful Remainders & Logic-Rich Challenges💡Looking for a math enrichment resource that goes beyond worksheets and actually gets students thinking? Math-Mart XP is a 3-day, game-style problem-based learning experience where students step into the role of store owners, solve real-world math challenges, and defend their decisions using multiplication, division, and logical reasoning. Students work through player orders, inventory
3rd - 4th
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 4.NBT.B.6
, 3.OA.A.1
+9
The Great Autumn Festival PBL | Fall Math Project-Based Learning | 3rd–5th Grade
Bring Fall Math to Life with The Great Autumn Festival! Turn your classroom into a real-world learning experience with this low-prep, high-engagement Project-Based Learning unit perfect for gifted or advanced 3rd–5th graders. Students become festival planners who design, price, and run mock booths in a simulated “Autumn Festival,” applying addition, subtraction, and problem-solving to manage budgets, attendance, and profits — all while discovering mathematical patterns and cause-and-effect relat
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
End of Year Math Project 3rd 4th Grade Quadrilateral Worksheets Classify Polygon
Make end of the year math more engaging, with these zoo themed quadrilateral task card word problems as well as an awesome zoo enclosure geometry / polygon math project that are great for a 3rd grade or 4th grade geometry unit or end of the year math project. Students will think critically to determine the correct polygon for the enclosure shape of various zoo animals on task cards that can be used as an Around The Room, in small group work, or completed whole class. These real life examples hel
3rd - 4th
Geometry, Math Test Prep
CCSS
3.G.A.1
, 3.G.A.2
, 4.G.A.2
3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Gifted & Talented Mega Math Challenge Enrichment Activities
Your search is over! The Mega Math Bundle, specially designed for gifted and talented students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade, is everything that you will need to teach math enrichment all year! This comprehensive enrichment package offers a variety of engaging and challenging activities that will inspire a love for math and boost critical thinking skills. What's Included: 1. Math Logic Puzzles:Stimulate your students' minds with an array of logic puzzles that challenge their problem-solving abilit
3rd - 5th
Decimals, Fractions, Money Math
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.C.5a
, 3.MD.C.5b
+87
3rd Grade Fractions Project | Gifted Math Enrichment
Looking for meaningful 3rd grade fractions enrichment for students who finish early or need a deeper challenge? This Fraction Fair Design Challenge is a standards-aligned math project that pushes gifted and high-achieving students beyond worksheets into conceptual understanding, reasoning, and mathematical justification. Students become Fraction Engineers and design interactive math exhibits that teach: • Unit fractions as parts of a whole, sets, and number lines • Fractions as repeated unit fra
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Fractions, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NF.A.1
, 3.NF.A.2
, 3.NF.A.3
4th Grade Multi-Step Word Problem Task Cards
Whenever possible, I look for ways to incorporate aspects of the Montessori philosophy into my homemade materials. In this case, I looked for ways to teach students a bit about chickens and inspire them to then conduct independent research based on the facts they learned. These materials were created to be a follow-up activity after the initial instruction is presented. It can be used as a Montessori shelf-work, as a small-group center work, a digital follow-up activity, or as a homework assign
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.OA.A.3
Rainbow Math Activities Bundle | Sorting, Graphing, Tally Marks & Story Problems
Make math meaningful (and FUN!) with this colorful, hands-on Rainbow Math Activities Bundle! 🌈 This bundle includes four engaging, student-loved themes: • Goldfish Math • Jelly Bean Math • Lucky Charms Math • Fruit Loops Math Each resource is designed to build foundational math skills through interactive and visual learning—perfect for math centers, small groups, or independent work! What’s Included in EACH set: ✔ Sorting Mats ✔ Graphing Activities ✔ Tally Mark Practice ✔ Addition & Sub
PreK - 3rd
Coloring Pages, Graphing, Numbers
Multiply to Save the Wild | Project-Based Learning Properties of Multiplication
Multiply to Save the Wild | Project-Based Learning for Multiplication & Properties of Multiplication Make multiplication meaningful with this real-world, project-based learning unit! In Multiply to Save the Wild, students research an endangered animal and apply the properties of multiplication to solve authentic math problems. Through engaging Math Missions (habitat space, food needs, and conservation efforts), students practice multiplication while learning about animal conservation and creati
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, General Science, Other (ELA)
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.6
+8
Carnival Mixed Review Math Project | Math PBL | Mixed Operations
Step right up and bring math to life with this high-engagement, carnival-themed resource designed especially for grades 3-5! This multi-worksheet project turns essential math skills into a playful, immersive experience where students explore rides, games, snacks, and booths - all while practicing real-world math they'll actually remember. This resource includes 12 thoughtfully crafted activities, each one building a different skill through a carnival lens. Students will work with money math a
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Money Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.4
+15
Mission Survival Base PBL | 3rd Grade Measurement & Time Math Project | Engineer
Mission: Survival Base3rd Grade Measurement & Time Math PBL | Engineering Challenge for Gifted LearnersWhat would it take to design a survival base in an extreme environment? In this high-engagement project-based learning unit, students become engineering teams responsible for designing a fully operational survival base. To succeed, they must apply measurement, problem solving, and time management while working within realistic mission constraints. Students design a base layout, plan life-suppor
3rd - 4th
Measurement, Other (Math), Telling Time
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.A.2
Gingerbread Architect Math Project | PBL for 3rd–5th Grade | Area, Perimeter
Bring math to life this December with this engaging Gingerbread Architect Math Project, a winter-themed Project-Based Learning activity that challenges students to design, budget, and blueprint their own gingerbread house. Perfect for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade, this PBL integrates area, perimeter, multiplication, division, and financial literacy in a way that is highly engaging and easy to implement. This resource fits beautifully into gifted classrooms, December enrichment rotations, STEM Fridays
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Financial Literacy, Geometry
CCSS
3.MD.C.5
, 3.MD.C.5a
, 3.MD.C.5b
+7
Amusement Park Math Project | 3rd Grade Place | GT & STEM Enrichment
🎢 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
4th Grade Math Test Prep | Benchmark Practice | Main Standards
Looking for comprehensive math test prep for your 4th graders? This resource includes 6 benchmark-style math tests covering all major 4th grade concepts. Each test is designed to mirror the structure and rigor of state assessments and benchmark testing. 📚 What’s Included in Each Test: 8 multiple choice questions 1 short response question 1 extended response problem Standards-based, test-style questions 🧠 Concepts Covered: Place Value & Rounding Multi-Digit Addition & Subtraction Mult
3rd - 5th
Fractions, Math Test Prep, Place Value
CCSS
MP1
, MP3
, MP8
YOU BOUGHT A ZOO | 18 DAY NO PREP | MATH ENRICHMENT/HIGH-FLYER/GIFTED LEARNING
YOU BOUGH A ZOO | 18 DAY NO PREP | MATH ENRICHMENT/HIGH-FLYER/GIFTED LEARNINGI have created this product for high flyers and gifted students to work on while I am giving tiered instruction. This is a super fun themed 18 day, no prep needed, activity packet for your high flyers. They solve problems, create models, and write their own problems with specific details provided, which truly stretched their thinking. This was made in mind fro second/third grade learners, but could be scaffolded for tut
1st - 3rd
Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
2.NBT.A.1
, 2.NBT.A.1a
, 2.NBT.A.1b
+6
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
STEM PBL Civil Engineering - Bridge Design Math Measurement Weight Money Project
STEM PBL - CIVIL ENGINEERING FOR KIDS BRIDGE DESIGNThis exciting Fun Mathwork Product makes bridge design accessible for kids! This product is great to use as a spine to teach kids about bridges. It can also be used to supplement a stick bridge project, reinforce basic math skills for your students, and/or use just use for fun! Bridge Design is composed of (3) Exciting Modules: MODULE 1 - BRIDGE TYPESThis module is an Introduction into bridge types using pictures, descriptions, and vocabulary. T
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Math, Measurement
CCSS
2.MD.A.1
, 2.MD.A.3
, 2.MD.C.8
+10
YOU BOUGHT A CAFE | 18 DAY NO PREP | MATH ENRICHMENT/HIGH-FLYER/GIFTED LEARNING
YOU BOUGH A CAFE | 18 DAY NO PREP | MATH ENRICHMENT/HIGH-FLYER/GIFTED LEARNINGI have created this product for high flyers and gifted students to work on while I am giving tiered instruction. This is a super fun themed 18 day, no prep needed, activity packet for your high flyers. They solve problems, create models, and write their own problems with specific details provided, which truly stretched their thinking. This was made in mind for second/third grade learners, but could be scaffolded for tu
1st - 3rd
Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
2.NBT.A.1
, 2.NBT.A.1a
, 2.NBT.A.1b
+6
Division Winter Logic Puzzles 4th Grade Math Fact Fluency 3rd Grade Worksheets
Build math fact fluency this winter with these Division Winter Logic Puzzles, perfect for 3rd and 4th Grade students! These engaging task cards & worksheets combine logic and critical thinking with division practice. Designed as a seasonal math enrichment activity, this resource reinforces key division skills through puzzle-based problem-solving. Ideal for math centers, fast finishers, or whole class challenges, this no-prep printable is a great way to challenge both gifted learners and
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.OA.A.4
, 3.OA.C.7
Geometry Bundle - Task Cards Word Problems Number Talk End of Year Project 3rd
This Zoo Themed Geometry Bundle brings math to life with an engaging Zoo Enclosure Project, 16 Identifying Polygons Word Problem Task Cards and a full month of Geometry Number Talks (20 Number Talks). This is ideal for end of unit 3rd Grade or beginning of unit 4th Grade, or as an End of Year Math Project. What's Included:Geometry Task Cards and Zoo Enclosure Project:- 16 Zoo Themed Task Cards / Word Problems - Heavy focus on Quadrilaterals, Types of Triangles and Irregular vs Regular Polygons -
3rd - 4th
Geometry, Math Test Prep, Mental Math
CCSS
3.G.A.1
, 3.G.A.2
, 4.G.A.2
'Design a 3-D Community' Project Based Learning PBL
With Design your own Community PBL, students will have the chance to apply their math skills in a real world context while also reviewing civics and important community values. They'll be able to use their creativity to design their own town, while learning about perimeter, area, and volume. This is a great product for building teamwork and problem solving skills!
2nd - 6th
Civics, Math, Writing
CCSS
3.MD.A.2
, 3.MD.C.5a
, 3.MD.C.6
+12
STEM PBL Civil Engineering- Traffic Jam! Pine City Measurement Math Project
STEM PROJECT BASED LEARNING - CIVIL ENGINEERING FOR KIDSTraffic Jam! Pine City Math Measurement ProjectOh no! There is a major traffic jam in Pine City and it's even causing problems for the Fire Department! You have just been hired as a traffic engineer by the City to perform a traffic study to get to the bottom of this traffic nightmare. Your traffic study will evaluate all-important Fire Department Response times for the existing traffic conditions and for (2) options to improve the traffic.
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Math
CCSS
2.MD.A.1
, 2.MD.A.3
, 2.MD.B.5
+21
Thanksgiving Math Budget Project
This project gives students real world scenarios on budgeting and following specific directions. Students will be adding money to find costs of ingredients to make different Thanksgiving dishes and determining how they can stay within a given budget.
2nd - 5th
Decimals, Financial Literacy, Money Math
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