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Math · 5–6

Event Budget Challenge

Students plan a class celebration within a $100 budget by researching items, calculating quantities and unit costs, tracking running totals, and making cost-saving decisions.

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Students plan a class celebration within a $100 budget by researching items, calculating quantities and unit costs, tracking running totals, and making cost-saving decisions. The activity includes brainstorming, calculation space, budget tracking, a final summary, visualization, and written reflection.

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What you’ll teach

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  • Students will calculate total costs using quantity and unit price.
  • Students will add and subtract decimal amounts to track a budget.
  • Students will compare options and make cost-saving decisions.
  • Students will explain their mathematical thinking and budgeting choices.