Description
Whether you call them “open ended math challenges” or “real world problem solving tasks” or “rich math tasks”, finding engaging math problems that apply multiple standards are not easy to find. In fact, if you are looking for challenging math problems and tasks that keep your students engaged, apply the math you have taught, and meet your math standards–I can help you out!
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.
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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!
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