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Free 3rd grade 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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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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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
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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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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Chef Math Application Problem
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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3rd - 5th
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