4th Grade Problem Solving Activities

The $20 Bill

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Solve Multi-Step Problems; Decimals
Grades: 4 - 6

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The 1963 Buick Riviera

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Ratios; Use Proportional Reasoning
Grades: 4 - 6

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The Best Throw

Subject: Mathematics; Science; Problem Solving
Topics: Geometry; Measurement; Statistics; Use a Chart or Table; The Nature of Science
Grades: 4 - 8

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Candy Graphs

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Statistics and Probability; Use a Chart or Table
Grades: 3 - 6

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A Classroom Full of Water

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Measurement (volume); Solve Multi-Step Problems
Grades: 3 - 6

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Cookies

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Geometry (Circles); Make a Model
Grades: 4 – 7

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Counting Blood Cells

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Estimation; Use Proportional Reasoning
Grades: 3 - 5

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Counting Cars

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Estimation; Use Proportional Reasoning
Grades: 3 - 5

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Critically Acclaimed Desserts

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Statistics and Probability; Use a Chart or Table
Grades: 4 - 8

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The Doghouse

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Measurement; Make a Model; Use a Chart or Table
Grades: 4 – 7

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The Forest and the Trees

Subject: Problem Solving; Mathematics
Topics: Solve Multi-Step Problems; Use Proportional Reasoning; Ratios
Grades: 4 - 7

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Heads or Tails

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Statistics and Probability; Look for a Pattern; Make a Graph; Use a Chart or Table
Grades: 4 - 8

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Hot Dog!

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Statistics and Probability; Make a Graph
Grades: 4 - 5

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How Tall?

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Ratios; Use Proportional Reasoning
Grades: 4 - 8

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Ladybugs

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Numeration; Use Proportional Reasoning
Grades: 2 - 4

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My Favorite Pie

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Statistics; Use a Chart or Table
Grades: 3 - 4

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Peanuts

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Statistics and Probability; Make a Graph
Grades: 4 - 7

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Peas in a Pod

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving; Algebra
Topics: Statistics; Look for a Pattern; Use a Chart or Table; Variables; Coordinate Systems
Grades: 4 - 7

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Polygon Necklaces

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Geometry; Patterns; Look for a Pattern
Grades: 4 - 5

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Snow

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Measurement; Solve Multi-Step Problems; Use Proportional Reasoning
Grades: 4 - 6

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A Valentines Bouquet

Subject: Problem Solving; Mathematics
Topics: Decimal operations; Think Backwards; Identify the Variables; Solve a Simpler Problem
Grades: 2 - 8

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Weather Patterns

Subject: Mathematics; Science; Problem Solving
Topics: Patterns; Statistics; Earth Sciences; Use a Chart or Table
Grades: 4 - 7

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Which Pizza?

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Geometry (circles); Make a Model
Grades: 4 – 7

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