My guess is that you are looking for a low-prep, ready-to-print (or send digitally) math project that has just the right amount of challenge and is engaging for your students while being tied to your curriculum standards. Check out these low-floor, high-ceiling tasks!

It’s time for students to apply addition, subtraction, and money skills to a real-world math challenge!

• Do you want flexibility—a math resource that can be used with small enrichment groups or can be tiered so you can use it with your entire class…but at different levels?
• Do you want your students to be problem solving, thinking creatively, writing and talking about math, and working collaboratively?
• Do you want them working on math in “real world” contexts?
• Do you want to have both PRINT and DIGITAL options available all in one resource?

This series may be just what you are looking for!

For years, I have wished and hoped for a resource that would provide my students with high quality, open ended tasks to allow them to apply what they learn to real world situations. Guess what? They are hard to find!

So I thought and I thought…and finally the idea for a flexible, high level series of problems came to me. They can be used whole class…with enrichment groups…for fast finishers…or even in different ways with different students.

This version is PERFECT for any time of year and with any group of students because it is all about planning an amazing trip to an amusement park! There are lots of factors to consider–this is not a fill-in-the-blank resource…but a true open-ended math project. (NOTE: This means there is not an answer key for the main part of this task as there are countless solutions.)

Each “Thinker Task” resource is based on a different real world theme–like planning the timing of a holiday feast, spending a day at an amusement park, or planning a party–and students need to use the “Math by the Numbers” posters (available in full color to laminate for centers and in black and white for easy copying) to work on a multiple step, open ended project.

What’s Included?

• Color, black and white, and digital versions of the “Math by the Numbers” pages
• Differentiation options to help you find just the right “fit” for your class
• The real world “situation” page–where students read, make sense of the problem, and then come up with their plan to solve
• 6 additional practice pages–at two different levels. Perfect for even more problem solving! (all answers are included)
• Teaching tips
• Math talk prompts to keep your accountable talk moving
• Additional enrichment ideas for students who need even more!

These activities are tiered so that the same activity is available at different levels.

Want to save 25% on the bundled set of these? Just CLICK HERE!

This version focuses on addition and subtraction of money, basic multiplication, and multi-step problem solving. It is ideal for grades 3 – 5 and could be used in other grade levels at your discretion. I hope you enjoy it–and the flexibility it offers you

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***What are teachers saying about this resource?***

“Loved this product. It was a great challenge for my high flyer math students. It really made them think out of the box and problem solve!”

“Great resource. I was looking for ways to challenge some students while incorporating real-world math. This is perfect!”

“My students loved this activity. It was engaging and helped them apply the skills they learned.”

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Looking for more Thinker Task resources? Here is the complete list!

The Amusement Park Problem

Back to School Shopping Problem

Holiday Feast Problem

A Sleepover Problem

A Valentine Celebration Problem

A Holiday Cookie Problem

A Fundraising Problem

A Bundle of All 7 Tasks!

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• Flexible—a math resource that can be used with small enrichment groups or can be tiered so you can use it with your entire class…but at different levels?
• Get your students to be problem solving, thinking creatively, writing and talking about math, and working collaboratively?
• Do you want students working on math in “real world” contexts?
• Do you want to have both PRINT and DIGITAL options available all in one resource?

• Real-world, engaging math project centered around a back-to-school shopping scenario
• Focus on essential math skills: addition and subtraction with money, multi-step problem solving, reading and comparing data in tables
• Two levels of differentiation for both the core task and practice pages to meet a range of student needs
• Open-ended challenge encourages creative thinking, organization, and written math explanations
• Built-in collaboration options—ideal for team or partner work
• Multiple practice activities aligned to the central data set (Math by the Numbers)
• “What’s the Question?” extension activity lets students generate their own word problems
• Guided math discourse prompts to promote deeper class discussion and reflection
• Ideas for project extensions including real-life research and creative math applications
• Digital access version included for flexible classroom or remote use
• Printable in color and black-and-white for classroom or individual use
• Perfect for enrichment, back-to-school community building, or challenge activities throughout the year

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Looking for more Thinker Task resources? Here is the complete list!

The Amusement Park Problem

Back to School Shopping Problem

Holiday Feast Problem

A Sleepover Problem

A Valentine Celebration Problem

A Holiday Cookie Problem

A Fundraising Problem

A Bundle of All 7 Tasks!

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My guess is that you are looking for a low-prep, ready-to-print (or send digitally) math project that has just the right amount of challenge and is engaging for your students while being tied to your curriculum standards. Check out these low-floor, high-ceiling tasks!

Are you looking for a high-level math project-based learning/problem solving project to use with your students for some fun Thanksgiving math–or truly at ANY time of the year! This “feast” themed project is perfect for this time of year, but no mention of any specific holiday is mentioned so there is tons of flexibility!

I know finding quality math tasks that are engaging and low-prep is tough–but I’ve got you covered!

• Do you want flexibility—a math resource that can be used with small enrichment groups or can be tiered so you can use it with your entire class…but at different levels?
• Do you want your students to be problem solving, thinking creatively, writing and talking about math, and working collaboratively?
• Do you want them working on math in “real world” contexts?
• Do you want to have both PRINT and DIGITAL options available all in one resource?

This may be just what you are looking for!

Want to save 25% on the bundled set of these? Just CLICK HERE!

For years, I have wished and hoped for a resource that would provide my students with high-quality, open-ended tasks to allow them to apply what they learn to real world situations. Guess what? They are hard to find! So I thought and I thought…and finally, the idea for a flexible, high-level series of problems came to me.

They can be used

• whole class
• with enrichment groups
• for fast finishers
• or even in different ways with different groups of students.

Again, this version is PERFECT for use around Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other holiday where a “feast” is in order (no holiday is explicitly mentioned) as it asks students to use the information presented to budget time and food to plan out the meal preparations. There are lots of factors to consider–this is not a fill-in-the-blank resource!

Each of the resources in this series is based on a different real world theme–like planning a holiday feast–and students need to use the “Math by the Numbers” posters (available in full color to laminate for centers and in black and white for easy copying) to work on a multiple step, open ended project.

The activity is tiered so that the same activity is available at different levels. Not only that, but you get additional math practice sheets (also tiered), suggestions for math discussions, extension activities, and more!

This version focuses on elapsed time, basic fraction concepts, reading tables, and multi-step problem solving. It is ideal for grades 3 and 4 and could be used in other grade levels at your discretion. I hope you enjoy it–and the flexibility it offers you.

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Looking for more Thinker Task resources? Here is the complete list!

The Amusement Park Problem

Back to School Shopping Problem

Holiday Feast Problem

A Sleepover Problem

A Valentine Celebration Problem

A Holiday Cookie Problem

A Fundraising Problem

A Bundle of All 7 Tasks!

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All rights reserved by ©The Teacher Studio. Purchase of this resource entitles the purchaser the right to reproduce the pages in limited quantities for single classroom use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or commercial purposes is strictly forbidden without written permission from the author at fourthgradestudio@gmail.com. Additional licenses are available at a reduced price.

The post PBL Math Problem Solving Project – Holiday Feast Math Task – Thanksgiving Math appeared first on The Teacher Studio.

Finding quality math tasks that are engaging and low-prep is tough–but I’ve got you covered!

• Do you want flexibility—a math resource that can be used with small enrichment groups or can be tiered so you can use it with your entire class…but at different levels?
• Do you want your students to be problem solving, thinking creatively, writing and talking about math, and working collaboratively?
• Do you want them working on math in “real world” contexts?
• Do you want to have both PRINT and DIGITAL options available all in one resource?

This may be exactly what you are looking for!

Want to save 20% on the bundled set of these? Just CLICK HERE!

For years, I have wished and hoped for a resource that would provide my students with high quality, open ended tasks to allow them to apply what they learn to real world situations. Guess what? They are hard to find! So I thought and I thought…and finally, the idea for a flexible, high-level series of problems came to me. They can be used whole class…with enrichment groups…for fast finishers…or even in different ways with different students.

This version is PERFECT for use around the holidays (no holiday is explicitly mentioned) as it asks students to use the information presented to use basic fraction skills and problem solving to plan how a family can bake as many cookies as possible to donate to a worthy cause. There are lots of factors to consider–this is not a fill-in-the-blank resource!

Use as a printed resource or send slides digitally–your choice!

Each resource is based on a different real world theme–like baking cookies–and students need to use the “Math by the Numbers” posters (available in full color to laminate for centers and in black and white for easy copying) to work on a multiple step, open ended project. NOTE: Because this is truly an open-ended project, there is no answer key with the main task as there are countless solutions!

What’s Included?

• Color, black and white, and digital versions of the “Math by the Numbers” pages
• Differentiation options to help you find just the right “fit” for your class
• The real world “situation” page–where students read, make sense of the problem, and then come up with their plan to solve
• 6 additional practice pages–at two different levels. Perfect for even more problem solving! (all answers are included)
• Teaching tips
• Math talk prompts to keep your accountable talk moving
• Additional enrichment ideas for students who need even more!

The activity is tiered so that the same activity is available at different levels.

I don’t think you will be disappointed–and more products in the series are on their way! This version focuses on basic fraction concepts, computation, and multi-step problem solving. It is ideal for grades 3 and 4 and could be used in other grade levels at your discretion. I hope you enjoy it–and the flexibility it offers you.

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Looking for more Thinker Task resources? Here is the complete list!

The Amusement Park Problem

Back to School Shopping Problem

Holiday Feast Problem

A Sleepover Problem

A Valentine Celebration Problem

A Holiday Cookie Problem

A Fundraising Problem

A Bundle of All 7 Tasks!

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All rights reserved by ©The Teacher Studio. Purchase of this resource entitles the purchaser the right to reproduce the pages in limited quantities for single classroom use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or commercial purposes is strictly forbidden without written permission from the author at fourthgradestudio@gmail.com. Additional licenses are available at a reduced price.

The post PBL Math Problem Solving Project – Holiday Cookie Math Task – Print and Digital appeared first on The Teacher Studio.

• Do you want flexibility—a math resource that can be used with small enrichment groups or can be tiered so you can use it with your entire class…but at different levels?
• Do you want your students to be problem solving, thinking creatively, writing and talking about math, and working collaboratively?
• Do you want them working on math in “real world” contexts?
• Do you want to have both PRINT and DIGITAL options available all in one resource?

This may be just what you are looking for!

For years, I have wished and hoped for a resource that would provide my students with high quality, open ended tasks to allow them to apply what they learn to real world situations. Guess what? They are hard to find! So I thought and I thought…and finally, the idea for a flexible, high level series of problems came to me.

They can be used

• whole class
• with enrichment groups
• for fast finishers
• or even in different ways with different groups of students.
• between units to stress integrated problem solving

This version is PERFECT for any time of year and with any group of students because it is all about planning a Valentine’s Day celebration complete with treats and more! There are lots of factors to consider–this is not a fill-in-the-blank resource…but a true open-ended math project.

Each “Thinker Task” resource is based on a different real world theme–like planning the timing of a holiday feast, spending a day at an amusement park, or planning a party–and students need to use the “Math by the Numbers” posters (available in full color to laminate for centers and in black and white for easy copying) to work on a multiple step, open ended project.

The activity is tiered so that the same activity is available at different levels. Not only that, but you get additional math practice sheets (also tiered), suggestions for math discussions, extension activities, and more!

Want to save 25% on the bundled set of these? Just CLICK HERE!

This version focuses on addition and subtraction of money, basic multiplication, and multi-step problem solving. It is ideal for grades 3 – 5 and could be used in other grade levels at your discretion. I hope you enjoy it–and the flexibility it offers you.

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Looking for more Thinker Task resources? Here is the complete list!

The Amusement Park Problem

Back to School Shopping Problem

Holiday Feast Problem

A Sleepover Problem

A Valentine Celebration Problem

A Holiday Cookie Problem

A Fundraising Problem

A Bundle of All 7 Tasks!

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Looking for more Valentine resources?

Here is a bundle of Valentine activities and word problems!

How about a Valentine book review and bulletin board project?

Here are some larger number multiplication task cards for Valentine’s Day!

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• Do you want flexibility—a math resource that can be used with small enrichment groups or can be tiered so you can use it with your entire class…but at different levels?
• Do you want your students to be problem solving, thinking creatively, writing and talking about math, and working collaboratively?
• Do you want them working on math in “real world” contexts?
• Do you want to have both PRINT and DIGITAL options available all in one resource?

This may be just what you are looking for!

For years, I have wished and hoped for a resource that would provide my students with high quality, open ended tasks to allow them to apply what they learn to real world situations. Guess what? They are hard to find!

So I thought and I thought…and finally the idea for a flexible, high level series of problems came to me. They can be used whole class…with enrichment groups…for fast finishers…or even in different ways with different students.

This version is PERFECT for any time of year and with any group of students because it is all about planning a wonderful night of movies, fun, and sleepovers! There are lots of factors to consider–this is not a fill-in-the-blank resource!

Each “Thinker Task” resource is based on a different real world theme–like planning the timing of a holiday feast, spending a day at an amusement park, or planning a sleepover–and students need to use the “Math by the Numbers” posters (available in full color to laminate for centers and in black and white for easy copying) to work on a multiple step, open ended project. NOTE: Because this is an open-ended task, there are no answer keys as there are countless solutions.

The activity is tiered so that the same activity is available at different levels. Not only that, but you get additional math practice sheets (also tiered), suggestions for math discussions, extension activities, and more!

What’s Included?

• Color, black and white, and digital versions of the “Math by the Numbers” pages
• Differentiation options to help you find just the right “fit” for your class
• The real world “situation” page–where students read, make sense of the problem, and then come up with their plan to solve
• 6 additional practice pages–at two different levels. Perfect for even more problem solving! (all answers are included)
• Teaching tips
• Math talk prompts to keep your accountable talk moving
• Additional enrichment ideas for students who need even more!

Want to save 25% on the bundled set of these? Just CLICK HERE!

This “Sleepover” version focuses on addition and subtraction of money, elapsed time, basic multiplication, and multi-step problem solving. It is ideal for grades 3 – 5 and could be used in other grade levels at your discretion. I hope you enjoy it–and the flexibility it offers you.

Check out the preview to see all the options! This resource is PACKED with extensions, teaching suggestions, and more!

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Looking for more Thinker Task resources? Here is the complete list!

The Amusement Park Problem

Back to School Shopping Problem

Holiday Feast Problem

A Sleepover Problem

A Valentine Celebration Problem

A Holiday Cookie Problem

A Fundraising Problem

A Bundle of All 7 Tasks!

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All rights reserved by ©The Teacher Studio. Purchase of this resource entitles the purchaser the right to reproduce the pages in limited quantities for single classroom use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or commercial purposes is strictly forbidden without written permission from the author at fourthgradestudio@gmail.com. Additional licenses are available at a reduced price.

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My guess is that you are looking for a low-prep, ready-to-print (or send digitally) math project that has just the right amount of challenge and is engaging for your students while being tied to your curriculum standards. Check out these low-floor, high-ceiling tasks!

This low prep, low ink AND flexible math bundle is a math problem solving resource that can be used with small enrichment groups or can be tiered so you can use it with your entire class–even at different levels.

If you want your students problem solving, thinking creatively, writing and talking about math, and working collaboratively–you need this. If you want them working on math in “real world” contexts–you need this? Would you like all of this with included DIGITAL OPTIONS as well?

This may be just what you are looking for!

What do you get?

This bundle contains ALL SEVEN of my “Thinker Task” project based learning math resources. Each of these open-ended resources is geared toward helping your students become better problem solvers, math thinkers, collaborators, and more!

Each problem-solving task in this resource is a FULL copy of each “Thinker Task” in my store…and you get a TON with each one!

• Differentiated tasks to provide the same problem with different “access” levels
• “Math by the Numbers” cards to get students working on “making sense” of problems and determining solution strategies
• Math practice activities to use the real-world problem to practice differentiated computation and problem solving
• Math enrichment opportunities
• Math talk prompts
• Digital slides
• And more!

I have bundled them together to offer them in one convenient file at a reduced price. If you already own several of these, you may not want to invest in this—but if you only own one or two, this is a great bargain for you! Not sure what these are? Check out the preview for more information and see the individual thinker tasks for additional information.

Where did my inspiration come from?

For years, I have wished and hoped for a resource that would provide my students with high quality, open-ended tasks to allow them to apply what they learn to real world situations. Guess what? They are hard to find! So I thought and I thought…and finally, the idea for a flexible, high-level series of problems came to me. They can be used in so many ways–

• with your whole class
• with enrichment groups
• or fast finishers
• or even in different ways with different students!

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Looking for more Thinker Task resources? Here is the complete list!

The Amusement Park Problem

Back to School Shopping Problem

Holiday Feast Problem

A Sleepover Problem

A Valentine Celebration Problem

A Holiday Cookie Problem

A Fundraising Problem

A Bundle of All 7 Tasks!

AND NOW…some open ended tasks for my grade 2 and 3 friends!

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• Do you want flexibility—a math resource that can be used with small enrichment groups or can be tiered so you can use it with your entire class…but at different levels?
• Do you want your students to be problem solving, thinking creatively, writing and talking about math, and working collaboratively?
• Do you want them working on math in “real world” contexts?
• Do you want to have both PRINT and DIGITAL options available all in one resource?

This may be just what you are looking for!

Want to save 20% on the bundled set of these? Just CLICK HERE!

For years, I have wished and hoped for a resource that would provide my students with high quality, open ended tasks to allow them to apply what they learn to real world situations. Guess what? They are hard to find! So I thought and I thought…and finally the idea for a flexible, high level series of problems came to me.

They can be used

• whole class
• with enrichment groups
• for fast finishers
• or even in different ways with different groups of students.

This version is PERFECT for any time of year and with any group of students because it is all about planning a bake sale to raise money for an animal shelter–two very interesting and engaging ideas!

There are lots of factors to consider–this is not a fill-in-the-blank resource! This is real problem solving–where students need to make sense of problems and think deeply about solutions.

Each “Thinker Task” resource is based on a different real world theme–like planning the timing of a holiday feast, spending a day at an amusement park, or planning a party–and students need to use the “Math by the Numbers” posters (available in full color to laminate for centers and in black and white for easy copying) to work on a multiple step, open ended project.

What’s Included?

• Color, black and white, and digital versions of the “Math by the Numbers” pages
• Differentiation options to help you find just the right “fit” for your class
• The real world “situation” page–where students read, make sense of the problem, and then come up with their plan to solve
• 6 additional practice pages–at two different levels. Perfect for even more problem solving! (all answers are included)
• Teaching tips
• Math talk prompts to keep your accountable talk moving
• Additional enrichment ideas for students who need even more!

The activity is tiered so that the same activity is available at different levels. Not only that, but you get additional math practice sheets (also tiered), suggestions for math discussions, extension activities, and more!

I don’t think you will be disappointed–and more products in the series are on their way! This version focuses on addition and subtraction of money, reading a table, basic multiplication, and multi-step problem solving. It is ideal for grades 3 – 5 and could be used in other grade levels at your discretion. I hope you enjoy it–and the flexibility it offers you.

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Looking for more Thinker Task resources? Here is the complete list!

The Amusement Park Problem

Back to School Shopping Problem

Holiday Feast Problem

A Sleepover Problem

A Valentine Celebration Problem

A Holiday Cookie Problem

A Fundraising Problem

A Bundle of All 7 Tasks!

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All rights reserved by ©The Teacher Studio. Purchase of this resource entitles the purchaser the right to reproduce the pages in limited quantities for single classroom use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or commercial purposes is strictly forbidden without written permission from the author at fourthgradestudio@gmail.com. Additional licenses are available at a reduced price.

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My guess is that you are looking for a low-prep, ready-to-print (or send digitally) math project that has just the right amount of challenge and is engaging for your students while being tied to your curriculum standards.

This low floor, high ceiling resource is for you! You might have seen these individual sets–some of my BEST selling problem solving resources. Now that set 6 is complete, I have bundled ALL SIX SETS together to give you all three in one resource at a greatly reduced price!

AND NOW, EACH SET INCLUDES DIGITAL SLIDES FOR ULTIMATE FLEXIBILITY!

This set of 18 challenges (6 sets of 3 tasks) can be used in a number of ways…as whole class explorations, as small group challenges, or as independent work for those students need something more. In my classroom, these are whole-class explorations where students work in teams, share ideas, guess and check their ideas—and then present their solutions.

The problem solving and math applications are high level and meaningful. See what you think! Three separate challenges are included, each taking several class periods. For each of the sets, the preview helps you see exactly what math is used in each challenge. For some, metric pages are included as well for those teachers teaching outside the U.S.!

Appropriate for grades 3-5—depending on skill level and level of support offered. Download the preview to see exactly what you get–I don’t think you will be disappointed. You can see exactly what problems are included in each individual listing.

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Set 1 can be found by clicking Here!

Set 2 can be found by clicking Here!

Set 3 can be found by clicking Here!

Set 4 can be found by clicking Here!

Set 5 can be found by clicking Here!

Set 6 can be found by clicking Here!

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The entire bundle of sets 1-3 can be found by clicking Here!

The entire bundle of sets 4-6 can be found by clicking Here!

Want ALL SIX? The “MEGABUNDLE” is now available by clickingHere!

What about open-ended challenges for grades 2-3? Click HERE

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Maybe you feel your students just don’t get enough real-world problem solving experiences where they have to apply math skills rather than just do rote practice.

If so, this bundle is for you!

Now available with DIGITAL ACCESS as well!

This set of 12 (4 sets of 3) math problem solving challenges can be used in a number of ways…as whole class explorations, as small group challenges, or as independent work for those students needing something more.

In my classroom, these are often whole-class explorations where students work in teams, share ideas, guess and check their ideas—and then present their solutions. The problem solving and math applications are high-level and meaningful.

Because grade 2-3 students may not have experienced this type of problem solving before, I have offered the tasks with different types of support. In some cases, I offer different levels of challenge. In other cases, tables and other organizers are provided to help students see what work needs to be done and to help with precision and accuracy.

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Appropriate for grades 2-3, depending on skill level and level of support offered or for grades 4-5 for review or for less experienced problem solvers. Selected answers are included, but many of the tasks (by definition of “open ended”) have multiple solutions.

Don’t let the “Seasonal” label stop you… I use these tasks all year–some teachers just like to tie some activities to the time of year–and these sets can help with that!

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Here are the 3 challenges in the winter set!

Skating Spectacular

This challenge asks students to solve a multiple step problem where they need to rent skates for a group of people, buy snacks, and then come up with a total cost. The task is available in “Level A” which has only whole dollars (ex. $5) and “Level B” which uses money with decimals (ex. $3.25). You can use either version for your whole class or you can differentiate within the class because the task stays the same no matter which set of numbers you use.

Snow Day Celebration

This challenge is all about time and students need to add amounts of time to fill a daily schedule. This is a great beginning to understanding elapsed time as well has how our non-base 10 time system works—that an hour can be divided into four equal parts of 15 minutes or 2 equal 30 minute parts. There are countless ways for students to plan their snow day, and the “rules” about limiting video games and so on add an addition challenge.

Cookie Capers

The cookie challenge is a fun one for students and can be accessed in a number of ways. Students could use manipulatives to model the pans of cookies. They could draw pictures. They could use repeated addition or even multiplication! This is a true open ended challenge because there are many ways to solve it—and then there are challenge questions at the end for students who are ready for a little bit more!

and the spring tasks…

Great Gardening

This challenge asks students to solve a multiple step problem where they need to use a given garden “array” to break the garden into smaller plots (arrays) to fit 5 different vegetables perfectly. There are multiple ways to solve this, and the questions that follow increase in difficulty. This task focuses on the concept of basic multiplication, basic perimeter, and addition of 2 digit numbers, including length.

A Day at the Zoo

This challenge is all about “time” and students need to use the rules given them for their day at the zoo to make sure they can see all the exhibits, take their zoo train ride, eat lunch, and watch a movie about endangered animals. Students need to be able to add amounts of time under an hour and plan their schedule for the day. The enrichment options following the main task add money and budgeting into the mix as well as some basic addition, subtraction, and multiplication computation work.

Baseball Budgets

It’s time for the team to get new uniforms! Students need to keep the cost per uniform to $100 or less while making choices between different options. The focus on this task is adding multiple two digit numbers, but the task continues by using basic multiplication concepts and addition of larger numbers and money.

…summer

A Day at the Beach

This challenge asks students to plan for a day at the beach by purchasing supplies before the trip—and to solve some problems they encounter while they are there. It focuses on addition and money skills. The task is available in “Level A” which has only whole dollars (ex. $5) and “Level B” which uses money with decimals (ex. $3.25). You can use either version for your whole class or you can differentiate within the class because the task stays the same no matter which set of numbers you use.

Camping Cookout

This challenge requires students to plan a meal for a baseball team. They will need to figure out how much food by thinking about “groups” of food (repeated addition or multiplication) and then also to figure out the cost! This task requires lots of planning, organizing work, and adding or multiplying.

Festival Fun

The Festival Fun challenge asks students to use a set of information about tickets for a festival to find four DIFFERENT ways for a family to use their tickets. The task then also provides several other problem solving experiences as well.

…fall

Apple Picking Problems

This challenge asks students to help pack apples into bags of different sizes. Students may use addition strategies or basic multiplication to help them find a way (and there are many) to determine how many apples they have in all, how many small and large bags to fill, and how much money they will make I all. This is a complicated problem with multiple steps, but one that could be solved with manipulatives or paper and pencil.

Raking up a Storm

This challenge requires students to answer questions about three sisters who needed to rake up 18 bags of leaves. The task asks them to solve elapsed time problems, basic addition (including finding multiple solutions), and a basic division “sharing” problem. Please note that students may need coaching to understand that 30 minutes is a half hour and there are four “chunks” of 15 minutes in an hour.

Pie Making Party

The Pie Making Party problem asks students to take a set of information (slices per pie) to find a way to reach exactly 200. Students could use manipulatives, repeated addition, subtraction, or multiplication strategies to come up with a solution. After they solve part 1, there are additional challenges involving solving problems with money.

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These problems are meant to take extended periods of time! Please allow students to work long enough to do high quality work! These problems often take 2-3 class periods…especially if you give ample work time, pull the class together to share ideas/troubleshoot along the way, share tips, and so on.

Remember, part of problem solving involves “problems!” so don’t expect these to be easy for your students who are used to getting a solution quickly—or who expect there to only be one “right” answer! Celebrate great ideas and strategies… sometimes the process is more important than getting a correct answer in the end!

Common Core connection pages are included, but know that students may use a variety of strategies to solve these so they are just “connections” to help you with your planning.

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