Description
Real World Math Fun! In this holiday activity, students will use a variety of math operations to create their friends virtual stockings stuffed with toys! There are multiple versions to meet your needs. This is a great activity for problem-solving. The resource requires students to add, subtract, and multiply.
2 Versions: Prices with decimals and prices without decimals
2 Versions: Print or Google Digital Slides
Included:
- Stocking stuffer catalog
- Recording Sheet
- 2 Google Slides activities
- Student Instructional video
What math skills are represented?
- Gathering data from print-rich sources
- Multiplying- to determine the price of multiple packages
- Subtraction- to determine leftover items that aren’t needed in the stockings
- Addition- to determine the total price for all of the virtual gifts
- Division- There is only 1 instance of division, and if students haven’t learned the skill, they can use a calculator.
What real world skills are represented?
– The joy of giving
– Using catalogs
– Spending and budgeting
How can I differentiate?
- Choose to share the whole number or decimal version
- Require students to work within a budget
- The instructional video offers lots of support, so to challenge students, delete the video before sharing.
Check out the preview to see greater detail!
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Sydney Y. –
A little advanced for my 3rd graders but great enrichment for the student beyond level
jennifer schrock –
great
Jen Bonofiglio –
This work much better with my grade 4 students, than my grade 3. It is difficult to give the one-on-one assistance that some lower level students require, when online.
Mary H. –
This was very fun and engaging for my third grade students!
CLARICE CARLSEN –
Just what I was looking for.
Jennifer R. –
Fun practice!