Harvest Halloween: Solving the Pumpkin Problem

Looking for a creative way to bring Halloween fun into the classroom? This educational resource for 1st to 3rd graders requires students to use mathematics to solve a problem about buying pumpkins. Outlined are materials needed, examples of student work, and ways to make the problem easier or more difficult.

Related NY State Academic Standards: 1.OA.1, 1.OA.2, 1.OA.6 and more!

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