In this math problem-solving activity, students have graduated from high school and are ready to take on the world. They will need to find a job, a place to live, fill out a job application, plan menus, and stay on a budget. This activity is always a huge eye-opener for my fifth graders. It gets them thinking about the future and how much it really costs to live out there in the big old world. I have included some extensions at the end. One of my favorites is the job interview. One year, b