Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers Project – Plan a Dessert Party PBL

This math activity merges fun with reviewing adding and subtracting whole numbers. Engage students with this fun and interactive addition and subtraction activity that can be used as a holiday activity or anytime during the school year.  Students will plan a sweet treat party on a budget while completing a variety of addition problems involving whole numbers.  Help your students with adding and subtracting while engaging them in this fun math activity!  This problem based learning activity is perfect for small groups, partners, or independent work.  A great addition to your whole class lesson, independent practice, math centers, small group instruction or an early finisher task.  Your students will love this engaging activity as they create a sweet treat party.  Everything you need to complete this math activity is included.  Ready to print and use today!

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Plan a Sweet Treat Party activity includes:

• Sweet Treats Store (2 pages)

• Adding 3 Items From the Sweet Treats Store

• Adding 3 Items From the Sweet Treats Store

• Adding 4 Items From the Sweet Treats Store

• How Much Change Should You Receive?

• Select Your Own 3 Items to Add to Build Your Own Sweet Treat Party

• Select Your Own 4 Items to Add to Build Your Own Sweet Treat Party

• Select Your Own 5 Items to Add to Build Your Own Sweet Treat Party

• Create A Sweet Treat Party for 10 People

• Create A Sweet Treat Party for 20 People

• Create A Sweet Treat Party for 50 People

• Holiday Party Extension Questions (2 versions)

This can be used before Christmas or Winter break, for Valentine’s Day, Easter, or any other sweet treat party time of year!

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Directions:

In this fun and interactive adding whole numbers activity, students are asked to plan a sweet treat party on a budget.  Using the provided supply menus, students will practice adding as they determine which supplies to use to create their party.  There are leveled activities with increasing complexity in numbers. This makes it easy for you to differentiate for the needs of your students.

*This resource DOES NOT include anything holiday related. It was designed for students who do not celebrate specific holidays in mind.*

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