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Free elementary word problems resources for GATE
FREE Open Ended Word Problem: Multi-step Project Based Learning (Grade 3-5)
*UPDATE: Problem now has metric addendum for those of you outside of the U.S.* (Big thanks to Brenda Blake!)
In Doggy Dilemma, students are finally allowed to get a dog! They can choose from three dogs and then must create a dog pen for the backyard. They will calculate the area and perimeter as well as the cost of the project.
Why work on open ended problems?
If you've been paying attention to the assessments that are following the Common Core State Standards, then you know that we need to
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3rd - 5th
Multiplication Math Journal Error Analysis and Problem Solving FREE
Go beyond computational skills and give students practice with rigorous math tasks that will help prepare them for end of year assessments. Perfect for 3rd and 4th grade, or advanced 2nd graders, this FREEBIE multiplication math journal includes a 4 sample prompts (2 error analysis and 2 solve and explain word problems).The complete Multiplication Math Journal includes 24 unique math prompts; half of the prompts are error analysis, with an incorrect solution provided, and your students’ job is t
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2nd - 4th
Open Ended Math Question | Math Challenge
This open ended math question will provide a math challenge that your students will be excited to solve! This open ended question is easy to differentiate and will promote questioning, estimation, strategies, communication and planning. Skills Include:questioningmaking an organized planusing a variety of strategiescommunicating resultsestimationaddition and multiplicationcreative thinkingproductive risk taking in mathThis problem can be used:individuallywith partnersas a parent volunteer activ
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3rd - 5th
4th Grade Math Common Core Measurement Exemplar Word Problems
4th Grade Math Common Core Measurement Word Problems written to challenge students. These will enrich and extend their thinking. Standards covered are 4MD2 and 4MD3 as well as 4OA3. These work extremely well as exemplars. There are three real world questions that can be solved as a whole class, in small groups or by individual students.
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3rd - 5th
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Miss Nelson is Missing
Math Center: Miss Nelson is Missing
This freebie is provided for you to examine math task cards available in my store as well as the general quality of my work. If you feel this product would be of benefit to your students, please visit my store for the entire product!
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Literature meets math as students will be engaged and challenged with various math tasks.
Skills Reinforced
* addition
* subtraction
* multiplication
* division
* even
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1st - 4th
FREE Book Order Proposal: Real Life Problem Solving for Classroom Library
Project based learning in math can be very motivating for students. Using projects will help students learn the concepts deeply, especially when those projects are real world!
Each learning target is aligned to the Common Core State Standards. The Standards for Mathematical Practice are heavily stressed in these lessons!
The concept covered is calculating money in this quick project with a highly motivating task. This project can be completed in 3 to 5 days. Students are asked to submit a bo
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3rd - 5th
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Egyptian Sphinx Math Ratio Problem FREE Grade 4 Gifted + 5th-6th Challenge Math
Here's a quick free challenge with the mystery of the Sphinx. Using a primary source photo, students measure, estimate, and use ratios to calculate the height of the Sphinx. Part of a ratio six pack for gifted grade 4 and grades 5 and 6, this activity is also included in an engaging unit for gifted grade 4 on pyramids.
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4th - 6th
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Write Your Own Logic Puzzles for any Season!
Logic puzzles involve thinking skills that are so valuable and applicable in so many content areas, but are rarely stated directly in content standards. I would use them 2-4 times a year because they can easily be modified to fit into any theme or holiday. Solving them are a valuable exercise for every student. Writing them was quite a challenge that I reserved for my higher and gifted kiddos as a fun challenge!
In This Freebie You'll Get:
- Teacher directions and suggestions for successful
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3rd - 8th
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Word Problem Math Mat K-2
Help students deconstruct word problems step by step using a math mat. Laminate them for repeated use.
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K - 3rd
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Grids for Kids: FREE
This book includes a free sample puzzle from each of our Level Books and Supplements. Each sample was taken from the middle of the book in which it appears. As such, it is indicative of the book's difficulty level. Some of the puzzles in each Level Book will be easier than that Level's sample, while some will be harder.
“Grids for Kids” is a series of e-books which encourages children to think logically by solving logic grid puzzles. Each book in the series contains 30 puzzles arranged a
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3rd - 5th
Mission to Mars Math Project
Students work in teams to apply their math skills to plan a Journey to Mars. If the trip takes 6 months there, and 6 months home and you will stay for 6 months, how much food and water will your crew need? Use the "Important information" provided to figure it out! Then prepare a colorful poster displaying your calculations, results, and your rocket ship with your team members peeking out!
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3rd - 5th
Somebody Saw Logic Puzzle Mysteries, Lupe & Molly - The Case of the Bug Boy
Intermediate Level: Ehtan loves bugs. But someone doesn't like Ethan. A nasty card was left in the teachers' mailboxes, and someone is framing Ethan!Join Lupe and Molly to analyze the clues and solve the crime.Somebody Saw Logic Puzzles promote problem solving and empathy, the two essential components of Creative Genius.1. Creative geniuses love puzzles. Tomorrow’s innovators need imagination to approach tough problems. • Creative Geniuses are not more knowledge or correct. • They're just
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1st - 9th
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PBL Online Enrichment Multiplication Pittsburgh Cookie Table
Students love this high interest online math activity! Students will learn about the Pittsburgh Cookie table wedding tradition. Then they will step into the shoes of local bakers to fulfill orders for cookies. Students will use knowledge of multiplication (double digits) to solve problems by browsing online Pittsburgh bakeries.
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4th - 7th
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Fermi Math Planning Sheet
I created this graphic organizer to guide my students through Fermi math problems. I found Fermi math problems to be wonderful puzzles for my gifted and talented students and needed some way, other than me, to walk them through the steps.
I wanted to remind them what defines a Fermi math problem so have headings with that information before the actual sub-task.
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3rd - 8th
Math Overlays to Add Depoth and Complexity to Any Set of Problems
Common Core Standards are asking students for so much more than just the answer to a math problem! These cards can be used with any set of math problems to prompt students to think beyond the answer. The cards challenge students to provide multiple paths to solutions, connect to real life problems, and to evaluate.
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5th - 10th
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Project Based Learning- Wedding Cookie Table Planning (Multiplication)
Students will pretend they are wedding planners and help the bride and groom plan for their wedding cookie table. Read about the Pittsburgh-based tradition within the project and use websites of local bakeries to develop price quotes for the client. Students must use multiplication and online tools to complete this activity.
If the formatting is changed upon download, please contact me.
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3rd - 7th
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Biscuit Fraction Problem
This problem is designed to be used as an extension task. This problem asks students to think about what they know about a fractional part of a set and apply what they know about equivalent fractions. The basis of the question is if one third of the biscuits is 3, how many biscuits did the original basket have?
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3rd - 4th
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[Math Challenge #65] Red light Green light ...
A thought-provoking problem where students need to use their knowledge on time and long-division to figure out what color the traffic light will be! 4th Graders and Above :)Please check out my YouTube Channel "Math Challenge" for the SOLUTION! [Math Challenge #65] Red light Green light ...PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube Channel! It will give me HUGE MOTIVATION to KEEP GOING :)And if you could LEAVE A REVIEW for my problems, you are my new favorite person ;) But seriously, THANK YOU SO MUCH for a
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4th - 12th
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K.CC.A.1- Who is Correct? Kindergarten Enrichment
Stretch your young students by having them chose who is correct and justify their decisions using strategies they have learned!
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K - 1st
Multiplication & Division Concept Cards
Concept cartoons are a versatile tool to use in and out of the classroom. Here are a few ways that they can be utilized in the classroom.•Discussion starters for a class warm up, a class debate, or a lesson summary.•As a formative assessment during a group activity.•As a prompt for a written response such as a math journal.•In small group instruction to discover misconceptions and understandings.•In centers- in person or online.•For digital learning activities and online discussion boards and cl
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5th
Common Core Math Problem Solving Journal Printables
Free Common Core Problem Solving Math Journal Printable
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2nd - 6th
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Pizza Shop Analysis
Students get on the internet and perform a cost-analysis to determine if it is cheaper to ‘Build Your Own’ pizza or buy a Specialty Pizza at three different pizza shops.This document walks a student through step-by-step from writing a hypothesis to information gathering to calculations to forming their conclusion.Very basic math skills involved.Feel free to edit for your own classroom.
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5th - 8th
K.G.A.1 - What Color Am I? A 2D Shape Enrichment Puzzle
Stretch your Kindergartners brains by having them use clues to identify shapes based on attributes and positional words in this challenging activity!
Dog Food Cost Analysis
Students perform a cost analysis on dog food brands to find the best quality food for the cost per cup.Students need to:Figure out the price of each bag of dog food. Figure up how many cups are in each bag of dog food for each bag.Figure out the cost of each cup of dog food for each bag.Figure out how many cups the dog needs per day.Figure out how much it will cost to feed the dog per day per bag.
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5th - 8th
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