4th Grade Problem Solving GATE

Are you ready to start a new school year with your gifted and talented students? These engaging and challenging activities will help you get to know your students and start with some fun reading and math activities.

Back to School Get to Know You Cube will help you welcome your students to class with a quick activity to get to know them and how they learn best. This activity will allow your students to identify their learning styles, character traits, and their favorites to share with their classmates all in a 3D cube!

Back to School Word Ladders are perfect for anyone eager to boost their vocabulary while having fun. These word ladders are an absolute blast! Think of them as your ladder to word mastery, starting from one word and climbing your way up, changing one letter at a time to reach a related word at the top!

Back to School Logic Puzzles are a brain-teasing tool designed to engage and challenge high-achieving students or those who crave an extra mental workout. They seamlessly blend addition and subtraction with critical thinking.

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Are you looking for an extension activity for your early finishers and high achievers? Look no further than this Digital Resource Bundle. It is completely digital and ready to assign on Google Classroom using Google Slides. Students will choose individual items to create a bedroom, game room, and backyard. They will copy and paste their chosen items onto a final slide to design their dream rooms. Each item comes with an individual price tag, encouraging students to make informed decisions while managing their budgets wisely. Students have a budget and will keep track of their costs as they add items.

They will then use the dimensions of each item to create floor plans. They will calculate the area and perimeter of each item and the total area used.

These activities promote critical thinking, math skills, and imaginative expression. It's not just about decorating a room; it's about making strategic choices within a set budget. Whether it's selecting the perfect landscape item or deciding between different furniture options, every decision counts!

1. Budgeting Skills: Students learn the value of money by allocating their budget across various items, understanding the cost of each element in designing a room.
2. Creativity Unleashed: The blank canvas sparks imagination, allowing students to experiment with different styles and themes to create their ideal spaces.
3. Decision-Making Abilities: Students make thoughtful choices, weighing the pros and cons of each item and its impact on the overall design.
4. Real-World Application: Practical experience in designing and budgeting prepares students for real-life scenarios where financial planning is crucial.

Watch as students unleash their inner designer while mastering the art of budgeting with this exciting and educational extension activity!

Each Product Includes:

• Title Page
• Teacher Directions
• Student Directions
• Area and Perimeter Definitions
• Example Pages
• 8 Product Pages
• Outdoor Design Page
• Budget Page
• Reflection Questions
• Landscape Design Plan Page
• Area and Perimeter Page
• Reflection Questions

This version has even prices. The 5th and 6th grade version has more diverse prices and an optional sales tax page.

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Are you looking to extend the learning of your high-achieving students and early finishers? This Area and Perimeter Bundle includes everything you need to engage your gifted and talented students while deepening their understanding of area and perimeter.

Students will create floor plans, calculate area and perimeter on a grid, and determine the missing side when given one side of a rectangle or square. This bundle includes Design a 3D Bedroom, Start a Toy Store, and Missing Side Puzzles.

Design a 3D Bedroom Includes:

• Title Page
• Math Vocabulary
• Room Design Plan
• Directions
• 8 Product Pages (2 Versions for Differentiating)
• Budget Page
• Budget Questions
• Area and Perimeter Page
• Area and Perimeter Questions
• Full Answer Key

Start a Toy Store Includes:

• Cover Page
• Store Sign Design
• Choose Your Toys
• Choose Your Store Equipment
• Create a Floor Plan
• Determine Area and Perimeter
• Create Arrays
• Design a New Toy
• Subtract Decimals to Figure Out Profit
• Multiply Decimals to Determine Bundle Costs
• Calculate Sales
• Add Decimals to Calculate Expenses
• Persuade Customers to Come to Your Store
• Answer Key

Missing Side Puzzles Include:

• Directions
• 6 Missing Side Puzzles with Perimeter Given
• 6 Missing Side Puzzles with Area Given
• 3 Pages of Condensed Puzzles
• Answer Recording Sheet
• Full Answer Key

Also See:

Decimal Enrichment Bundle

Fraction Enrichment Bundle

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Are you looking for an extension activity for your early finishers and high achievers? Look no further than this Design a Bedroom Activity. Students will choose an item from eight different categories (walls, floors, beds, dressers, desks, chairs, lamps, and decorations). Each item comes with an individual price tag, encouraging students to make informed decisions while managing their budget wisely. Students have a budget and will keep track of their costs as they add items.

In the printable version, students will cut and fold each item and arrange it in the room. In the digital version, they will insert shapes based on the dimensions of each item. They will calculate the area and perimeter of each element in their bedroom design. Whether it's determining the size of a bed, the dimensions of a wall, or the total floor area, students can apply mathematical concepts in a practical and engaging way.

This activity promotes critical thinking, math skills, and imaginative expression. It's not just about decorating a room; it's about making strategic choices within a set budget and area. Whether it's selecting the perfect rug or deciding between different lighting options, every decision counts!

1. Budgeting Skills: Students learn the value of money by allocating their budget across various items, understanding the cost of each element in designing a room.

2. Creativity Unleashed: The blank room canvas sparks imagination, allowing students to experiment with different styles, colors, and themes to create their ideal space.

3. Decision-Making Abilities: Students make thoughtful choices, weighing the pros and cons of each item and its impact on the overall design.

4. Educational Value: Designed with the educational curriculum in mind, this tool aligns with math standards and promotes a hands-on learning experience. Students can grasp the fundamentals of geometry, understand the importance of accurate measurements, and apply these concepts to real-world scenarios.

5. Real-World Application: Practical experience in designing and budgeting prepares students for real-life scenarios where financial planning is crucial.

Watch as students unleash their inner designer while mastering the art of budgeting with this exciting and educational extension activity!

Printable Version Includes:

• Title Page

• Math Vocabulary

• Room Design Plan

• Directions

• 8 Product Pages (2 Versions for Differentiating)

• Budget Page

• Budget Questions

• Area and Perimeter Page

• Area and Perimeter Questions

• Full Answer Key

Digital Version Includes:

• Title Page

• Teacher Directions

• Student Directions

• Area and Perimeter Definitions

• Example Pages

• 8 Product Pages

• Room Design Page

• Budget Page with Sales Tax

• Budget Page without Sales Tax

• Reflection Questions

• Floor Plan Page

• Area and Perimeter Page

• Reflection Questions

See Also:
Grocery Store Shopping Challenge

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