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7th Grade Financial Literacy Real World Math Problems: Projects & Worksheets
Are you looking to incorporate more financial literacy, budgeting, and real-world math problems into your 7th Grade Math class? Do you want to show your students how the math they learn in class (from equations to ratios to integers to statistics) can be applied in real-world, useful situations?This is the bundle for you!These 12 lessons, projects, and worksheets are aligned to 7th Grade Common Core Standards and include clear instructionsfun visualsengaging, real-life math tasks for your
6th - 8th
Applied Math, Family Consumer Sciences, Financial Literacy
CCSS
7.G.A.1
, 7.G.A.2
, 7.G.B.4
+14
The Toy Shop Problem
Unit Goal: Students will compare numbers from 0 to 5 using the phrases greater than, less than, equal or not equal. Mathematical Thinking and Reasoning Standards: MA.K12.MTR.1.1 MA.K12.MTR.2.1 MA.K12.MTR.3.1 MA.K12.MTR.4.1 MA.K12.MTR.5.1 MA.K12.MTR.6.1 MA.K12.MTR.7.1 Benchmark:MA.K.NSO.1.4: Compare the number of objects from 0 to 20 in two groups using the terms less than, equal to, or greater than Overview: Students take on the role of toy shop organ
Kindergarten
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.C.6
, K.CC.C.7
Absolute Value Worksheets: Real-Life Problem Solving Absolute Value 5th 6th 7th
Here's a ready-to-go handout and 2-page worksheet that shows students eight real-life math word problems that use absolute value. From measuring temperatures, to doing DIY projects, to playing golf, we actually use absolute value quite regularly! This is a great absolute value or integer activity to add to your Number System math unit in 5th, 6th, or 7th grade. Students have to interpret different scenarios and learn when to use an integer (i.e. net worth) and when to use absolute value (
5th - 7th
Applied Math, Mental Math, Numbers
CCSS
6.NS.C.6
, 6.NS.C.7
, 6.NS.C.7c
Problem Based Learning - My Future Pool
This is a math problem-based learning project that can be completed in groups or individually. The goal of this project is for students to design their own pool and use mathematical reasoning and operations to determine the final cost. There are 5 extension activities in addition to the main project. This activity (and extension activities) includes the following skills: Addition and multiplication of numbers to the hundred thousands with decimalsDecision making and planningCalculating taxDrawin
4th - 6th
Applied Math, Math
CCSS
5.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.7
Volume City: Strategic Urban Planning Challenge (Grades 5–6 Enrichment)
Transform your classroom into a team of urban planners! Volume City is a hands-on math enrichment project designed for 5th–6th graders who are ready for deeper thinking, real-world application, and strategic problem solving. Students use volume, scale, surface area, budgeting, and proportional reasoning to design a fully functional city—while staying within constraints just like real engineers. This resource includes both student worksheets and a teacher guide with answer keys, lesson plans,
5th - 7th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Geometry
Build a Rolling Robot : STEM + Math Integration Lesson & Student Worksheet
Looking for a hands-on STEM activity that gets your students building, measuring, and thinking critically? This Rolling Robot project is the perfect blend of engineering design and real-world math application! Students will design and build a simple robot that rolls forward using rubber bands and everyday materials. They'll conduct three trials, measure the distance it travels, round to the nearest fraction of a foot, and calculate the speed in feet per second. Along the way, they'll engage
4th - 6th
Applied Math, Engineering, Fractions
Systems of Equations Rumble – 8th Grade Math |Graphing,Substitution, Elimination
Systems of Equations Rumble – 8th Grade Math Worksheet Get your students excited about solving systems of equations with this engaging, scaffolded worksheet! Designed with a Rumble theme, students move through three levels of practice (graphing, substitution, and elimination) before tackling real-world word problems. This resource is perfect for class practice, review, or intervention—and it’s fully aligned to CCSS 8.EE.C.8. ✨ What’s Included: Vocabulary Round – Key terms (system of e
8th
Applied Math, Vocabulary
CCSS
8.EE.C.8a
, 8.EE.C.8b
, 8.EE.C.8c
Earthquake Unit Study Bundle | Math, Writing, STEM, PBL, Task Cards, Novel Study
Earthquake Unit Study Bundle | Cross-Curricular Math, Writing, STEM, PBL, Task Cards & Novel Study | 3rd–6th GradeCreate a powerful, engaging, and fully integrated earthquake unit study with this comprehensive bundle designed for 3rd–6th grade students. This resource combines math, writing, STEM, reading, and problem-based learning into one cohesive, high-interest unit built around real-world applications and critical thinking. Perfect for classrooms and homeschool settings, this bundle provi
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Earth Sciences, Novel Studies
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.A.2
, 3.MD.C.7
+141
T-Shirt Entrepreneurs PROJECT BASED LEARNING Math Economics GATE 4-8th
Your students will be excited for this “gold medal standard” project-based math, design, and economics activity. It’s appropriate and adaptable for 4th – 8th grade. It has been a staple for my 4th grade gifted and talented math group since 2013. You won’t be the sage on the stage. Students will problem-solve their way through the project working in collaborative teams, and the teacher will guide, be a resource, spur discussion, play devil’s advocate, and provide mini lessons when necessary. I
4th - 8th
Applied Math, Economics
Also included in: STEAM Class BUNDLE - Math Focus Hours of Hands-on Projects GATE Gifted
Number Explorers: Counting, Creating, and Collaborating
Unit Goal: Students will count up to 5 objects in various arrangements, tell how many, and write the numeral. Mathematical Thinking and Reasoning Standards: MA.K12.MTR.1.1 MA.K12.MTR.2.1 MA.K12.MTR.3.1 MA.K12.MTR.4.1 MA.K12.MTR.5.1 MA.K12.MTR.6.1 MA.K12.MTR.7.1 B.E.S.T. Standards: MA.K.NSO.1.1K.NSO.1.3MA.K.NSO.1.3MA.K.NSO.2.1MA.K.NSO.2.3Overview: Students become “Number Explorers,” investigating numbers 0–5 through hands-on, creative, and problem-solvi
Kindergarten
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.4a
+5
Area of a Triangle & Missing Sides: Digital Pixel Art Colour by Numbers
An engaging, self-checking activity for practicing area of a triangle and missing side calculations!Product Overview Bring some magic to your math lesson with this Digital Pixel Art Colour by Numbers activity focused on the area of triangles. Designed for use on Google Sheets, this resource provides instant feedback for students and requires absolutely zero preparation for teachers. It's an ideal assignment for in-class practice, homework, or a fun review activity. Key Features & What's Includ
4th - 9th
Applied Math, Measurement, Numbers
Addition and Subtraction of Fractions-Digital Pixel Art Colour by Numbers
An engaging, self-checking activity for practicing the addition and subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators.Product Overview Bring some magic to your math lesson with this Digital Pixel Art Colour by Numbers activity focused on the addition and subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators. Designed for use on Google Sheets, this resource provides instant feedback for students and requires absolutely zero preparation for teachers. It's an ideal assignment for in-class practice, h
4th - 12th
Applied Math, Fractions, Numbers
Ancient Rome Money: Background and Lesson Plan
A comprehensive document containing background informaton for the teacher on the money system used in ancient Rome along with a complete lesson plan for having students apply the lesson to a mathematical task, which is a mythical Roman shopping list.
This is a great activity to do as part of your study of ancient Rome or even as a stand-alone mathematics lesson plan.
This Work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 License.
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5th - 9th
Ancient History, Applied Math, Other (Math)
1st Grade Word Problem of the Day One, Two Step Addition Subtraction Daily Story
These 1st Grade Math Story Problems are daily word problem warm ups in a problem of the day format covering addition and subtraction — including single step and two step story problems for fall, winter, and spring. Students will become skilled mathematicians as they analyze and solve these stimulating math word problems, promoting critical thinking and mathematical fluency. With nearly 300 diverse addition and subtraction word problems, you can give your students ample opportunities to strength
1st - 2nd
Applied Math, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
2.MD.B.5
, 2.MD.C.8
, 2.MD.D.9
+17
Hands On Map Skills: Cross Curricular Project to Teach Map Skills (Grades 2-4)
Tired of using worksheets to teach map skills? I used worksheets for years but something didn't feel right. I knew my students weren't learning map skills deeply when I was teaching this way. That was when the Hands on Map Skills project was born!
This is a social studies project that has cross-curricular connections to reading and math. In this project students use real maps to study their important features, all while refining their map skills. Then they get the chance to put all of this kno
2nd - 4th
Applied Math, Geography, Social Studies
Geometry Tessellations All Around Us: Math Inquiry Project
Geometry is all around us. Tessellations are the art of maths. Make maths interactive and hands on. This 3 day math workshop includes trans disciplinary skills of observations, inferring and critical thinking, where the children have to identify polygons and create their own tessellations. This IB PYP aligned geometry presentation includes a slide show that demonstrates how patterns repeat and occur in nature. Take a walk outside and allow the children to explore and inquire for themselves! Th
3rd - 5th
Applied Math, Geometry, Math
Also included in: Geometry & Measurement Bundle | Grades 4–5 | Inquiry-Based Math Projects
Mathematical Practices | Mindcraft: A Problem-Solving Course!
Welcome to the BEST MATH COURSE EVER Mindcraft: A Problem-Solving course focuses on building students mathematical reasoning and logic through problem-solving. This minimal prep, easy to use, engaging high school course is perfect for helping EVERY STUDENT be successful in mathematics. This course can be used as a full 12 week course, a 6 week unit, or an add-on to ANY math class. ✅ This resource includes: Teacher Instructions for UseClass Presentation NotesProblem WorksheetsPre and Post Ass
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Algebra 2, Applied Math, Calculus
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP3
+5
SIMULATIONS Real-World Projects GATE Bundle Gifted
Many of my most popular resources! These products all feature highly participatory activities, real-world simulations, and application of critical thinking. See individual products for larger previews.
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Engineering
A Year of Logic Problems | Engaging, Interactive, Hands On
Teach students how to build mathematical reasoning and logic through problem-solving and collaboration in a fun, engaging, interactive way! This easy to use, no prep resource is perfect for helping math students building their problem-solving abilities! ✅ This resource includes: 66 Different Logic Problems of Varying Skills and DifficultyAnswer KeyYour students will LOVE how this stretches them! You’ll love how easy it is to use and turning your classroom into a thinking machine! This resource
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Algebra 2, Applied Math, Calculus
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP3
+5
Problem-Solving Strategies | Engaging, Interactive, Hands On
Teach students how to build mathematical reasoning and logic through problem-solving and collaboration in a fun, engaging, interactive way! This easy to use, no prep resource is perfect for helping math students building their problem-solving abilities! ✅ This resource includes: 10 Different Problem Solving Strategies Notes1-4 Sample Problems for Each StrategyAnswer KeyYour students will LOVE how this stretches them! You’ll love how easy it is to use and turning your classroom into a thinking m
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Algebra 2, Applied Math, Calculus
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP3
+5
Ratios & Rates Real-World Problems | 6th | 6.RP.A.3 | Pear Deck™ Interactive
This interactive Pear Deck Google Slides lesson on Ratios & Rates Real-World Problems and includes the following: Introduction, I do, We do, You do, Error analysis, and Problem Solving interactive slides.Includes Ice Breaker slide (Doodle of the Day) and Post-Lesson Reflection slide. Pear Deck is a Google extension add-on that allows interactive participation from students on their own device. Slide types included are drawing, text, multiple choice, and draggable icons. ***Don't have Pear De
5th - 7th
Applied Math, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.RP.A.3
Also included in: 6th Grade Math Pear Deck Lessons GROWING Curriculum BUNDLE | G, SP, EE
March Problem of the Day- Addition & Subtraction Word Problem Slides
St. Patrick's Day Problem of the Day | 2-3 Digit Addition & Subtraction Word Problem Slides for MarchKick off your math lessons with meaningful math reasoning practice using these editable daily single step math word problem slides that are perfect for third and fourth grade intervention groups with math reasoning goals or students working on addition and subtraction within 1000. This Problem of the Day routine has become my students' favorite part of the day! This St Patrick's Day-themed set i
3rd - 4th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 3.OA.D.8
, MP1
March Problem of the Day- Multiplication & Division Word Problem Slides
St. Patrick's Day Problem of the Day | Multiplication & Division Word Problem Slides for MarchKick off your math lessons with meaningful math reasoning practice using these editable daily single step math word problem slides that are perfect for third and fourth grade intervention groups with math reasoning goals or students working on multiplication and division facts to 100. This Problem of the Day routine has become my students' favorite part of the day! This St Patrick's Day-themed set incl
3rd - 4th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 3.OA.A.3
, MP1
Carefully solve each math problem and show your step-by-step working.
Description: Take Your Students’ Math Fluency to the Next Level with Volume 2 of Our Best-Selling Arithmetic Series!Building on the success of our initial collection, this "Math Mastery Volume 2" offers 50 brand-new, high-quality pages of open-ended math challenges. Specifically designed for Primary and Elementary students (Grades 2-6), this workbook focuses on reinforcing core arithmetic while introducing more complex multi-step problems that require critical thinking and precision. Instead
PreK - 8th
Applied Math, Mental Math, Numbers
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