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Elementary word problems resources for Microsoft Word and for GATE

Preview of Ratios Scale Comparison 6 Pack GIFTED AND TALENTED Hands-on Real World Math

Ratios Scale Comparison 6 Pack GIFTED AND TALENTED Hands-on Real World Math

Low prep! Get started tomorrow! Here are math selections from my most popular math and STEM units for GATE students. Included in this collection are a baker’s half-dozen activities for real-world, high-interest hands-on math projects with ratio and scale. The activities often extend into art, science, engineering, or other areas of math as well. You get at least 6 hours of contact time here. These activities are challenging for my 5th grade gifted and talented students and will still be
Preview of Friday Math - PAPER FOOTBALL - 3rd GATE through 6th Grade, 3 Levels of Challenge

Friday Math - PAPER FOOTBALL - 3rd GATE through 6th Grade, 3 Levels of Challenge

In this lesson, we take goofing off to a new level. Imagine playing paper football as an assignment . . . this might take all the fun out of it forever! This lesson is perfect for a Friday, for after a big test, for a test review, or as a center. It only takes about an hour and keeps kids engaged and thinking. You will find three levels of challenge to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners make this set of lessons highly adaptable, and alignment to the Common Core Math Standards thre
Preview of 4th Grade Math Common Core Fractions Exemplar Word Problems

4th Grade Math Common Core Fractions Exemplar Word Problems

4th Grade Math Common Core Fractions Word Problems written to challenge students. These will enrich and extend their thinking. Standards covered are 4MD2 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.
Preview of 4th Grade Math Common Core Measurement Exemplar Word Problems

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.
Preview of STEAM Kid Engineering for GATE -- Falling Cats

STEAM Kid Engineering for GATE -- Falling Cats

*This the STEM ONLY portion of the “Cats, Cats, Cats Across the Curriculum for GATE” lesson collection available in my store. Shouldn’t your 21st Century classroom be just like today’s virtual world? In other words, shouldn’t it be full of cats?! In this two lesson bundle you get instructions and photos, sample student work, ready-to-print activity sheets, Common Core and Next Generation Science references, and everything you need except the actual cats (you’ll be making your own!). I’ve use
Preview of Area of Complex Figures + Ratios - Real World Multi-Step and Projects GATE

Area of Complex Figures + Ratios - Real World Multi-Step and Projects GATE

I love to teach geometry because students must combine logic, visual perception, and math to solve problems. Why not add art and history into the mix as well? Here is a challenging unit to reinforce basic understanding of calculating the area of complex figures. It will challenge the brightest students in your classroom! We use vintage hotel and restaurant signs to solve problems about calculating the area of complex figures. We begin with the basics and then ramp the level of challenge u
Preview of Array Word Problems

Array Word Problems

Created by
Kayla Thurman
A document with 2 sets of words problems that challenge students to create arrays to solve real world problems. There is an on-level set of questions as well as a "challenge" set of questions. There are 6 on-level (2nd grade) questions and 4 challenge questions that involve deeper level thinking and problem solving skills. Great for test prep!
Preview of 4th Grade Common Core Angry Birds Place Value Project

4th Grade Common Core Angry Birds Place Value Project

Covers 4NBT1, 2, 3. This is a project to reinforce and extend the place value standards of the common core using the concept of the video game, Angry Birds. Students can work in teams, partners or individually.
Preview of Math Contract - Calendars and Telling Time

Math Contract - Calendars and Telling Time

Created by
Dyan Branstetter
Updated 10/08 Are you looking for a way to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of your early finishers in math class? A math contract consists of a grid of math activity choices based upon my math curriculum. My students are expected to complete 9-12 points on each weekly contract, and they should try complete at least one activity in every column. The activities range from 1 to 3 points, with 1-point choices being lower-level thinking activities, to the 3-point choices which are more
Preview of Egyptian Sphinx Math Ratio Problem FREE Grade 4 Gifted + 5th-6th Challenge Math

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.
Preview of Graphic Organizer for Word Problems

Graphic Organizer for Word Problems

Useful tool for dissecting word problems at any grade level. Breaks word problems into four quadrants. Includes a guide to assist with the matching of terms/words and the four operations.
Preview of Back to School CGI #5

Back to School CGI #5

CGI word problem for August/September. Back to School with differentiated number sets. This one has 8 different number sets!!! I had a super high class so I gave my regular CGI to most kids which had 4 number sets and my GATE kids the other with another four differentiated number sets. I always show a "Think/Wonder" page and have the students turn and talk, then slowly unpack the story problem. I cut and paste the word problems into their notebooks which is why the last page is like that. This i
Preview of Volume Extension Project (Set of 2)

Volume Extension Project (Set of 2)

Created by
Kayla Thurman
Need a challenge for students who already understand the basics of volume. Use these 2 volume projects to help extend your student's learning! Students will be asked to problem-solve real life situations as they apply what they know about volume in new "out of the box" ways of thinking.
Preview of CCSS 5.NBT.1, 5.NBT.2 Quiz

CCSS 5.NBT.1, 5.NBT.2 Quiz

This quiz directly assesses the 5th grade Common Core math standards of NBT.1 and NBT.2: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NBT.A.1 Recognize that in a multi-digit number, a digit in one place represents 10 times as much as it represents in the place to its right and 1/10 of what it represents in the place to its left. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NBT.A.2 Explain patterns in the number of zeros of the product when multiplying a number by powers of 10, and explain patterns in the placement of the decimal point when a
Preview of Area/Perimeter (3MDC5, 3MDC6,3MDD8,4MDA3) Math Challenge

Area/Perimeter (3MDC5, 3MDC6,3MDD8,4MDA3) Math Challenge

Created by
DavWarren3
This math challenge requires students to design a new business district for a downtown city. As they add dimensions to their businesses, they must calculate the area of each business and stay under a specified budget. They then must write a letter to the mayor of their city defending their business plan! Note: This is specific for Hagerstown, MD, but please feel free to modify it for your town!
Preview of 15 Cards - Math Logic Problem

15 Cards - Math Logic Problem

Created by
Adrienne F
Great challenging task for your high-end math students. Once they solve the presented problem, extended their thinking by having them create a 15 Cards problem for a partner to solve.
Preview of 4th/5th Gr. Operations & Algebraic Thinking(4OAA1, 4OAA2,5OAA1,5OAA2) Assessment

4th/5th Gr. Operations & Algebraic Thinking(4OAA1, 4OAA2,5OAA1,5OAA2) Assessment

Created by
DavWarren3
This assessment covers all grade Grade 4 and 5 Common Core Standards and is set up with PARCC like questions. There is also a differentiated section at the end of the assessment which covers MAPs skills for Operations and Algebraic Thinking.
Preview of Math Problem Solving Power Pack

Math Problem Solving Power Pack

Created by
GeniusJones
Math Word Problems, multi step, high level thinking skills, gifted, enrichment, GeniusJones
Preview of Mission to Mars Math Project

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!
Preview of Pizza Shop Analysis

Pizza Shop Analysis

Created by
Caitlin Stevens
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.
Preview of Dog Food Cost Analysis

Dog Food Cost Analysis

Created by
Caitlin Stevens
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.
Preview of Chef Math Application Problem

Chef Math Application Problem

Created by
Molly Callender
This is a multi-step word problem for kids to solve independently. Use it any way that you see fit! In my classroom, we use it as a discussion tool, and connect it to the mathematical practices. It includes access points for 3rd, 4th and 5th grades, connected to Common Core State Standards.
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