Description
Whether you call them “open ended math challenges” or “real world problem solving tasks” or “rich math tasks”, finding and engaging math task that applies multiple standards is not easy. In fact, most math series have very few quality problem solving experiences for you to choose 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 whole class…with enrichment groups…for fast finishers…or even in different ways with different students.
My guess is that you are also 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 this low-floor, high-ceiling math task!
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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?
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Get your students to be problem solving, thinking creatively, writing and talking about math, and working collaboratively?
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Do you want students working on math in “real world” contexts?
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Do you want to have both PRINT and DIGITAL options available all in one resource?
This version is PERFECT for back-to-school time and with any group of students because it is all about having the freedom to spend a budget on school supplies and clothes! There are lots of factors to consider–this is not a fill-in-the-blank resource…and is available at two levels–whole dollar amounts only and decimals.
Each of these PBL resources is based on a different real-world theme–like shopping for back to school clothes–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.
This math task 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–including digital access!
This version focuses on addition and subtraction with money, multi-step problem solving, and reading tables. It is appropriate for enrichment in second and is ideal for grades 3 and 4 or review for grade 5. I hope you enjoy it–and the flexibility it offers you.
What’s included?
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Real-world, engaging math project centered around a back-to-school shopping scenario
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Focus on essential math skills: addition and subtraction with money, multi-step problem solving, reading and comparing data in tables
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Two levels of differentiation for both the core task and practice pages to meet a range of student needs
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Open-ended challenge encourages creative thinking, organization, and written math explanations
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Built-in collaboration options—ideal for team or partner work
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Multiple practice activities aligned to the central data set (Math by the Numbers)
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“What’s the Question?” extension activity lets students generate their own word problems
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Guided math discourse prompts to promote deeper class discussion and reflection
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Ideas for project extensions including real-life research and creative math applications
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Digital access version included for flexible classroom or remote use
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Printable in color and black-and-white for classroom or individual use
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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!
Back to School Shopping Problem
A Valentine Celebration Problem
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