Boost Math Skills With Open-Ended Math Problems!

Are you looking for a fresh, engaging way to enhance your students’ math skills? Open-ended math problems might be the solution you’ve been searching for! Unlike traditional problems with a single correct answer, open-ended problems encourage creative thinking, multiple solution paths, and deeper understanding.

24 Open-Ended Math Word Problems for 5th & 6th Graders

This printable resource includes a set of 24 rigorous, cross-discipline, open-ended math word problems for 5th and 6th grade students. These cards include a variety of math skills and encourage students to collaborate to find different solutions to the scenarios presented. Some skills included in these open-ended problems include:

• Multi-digit addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Adding and subtracting fractions
• Determining area and perimeter
• Place value to the ten-thousands place
• And more!

Your download includes printable task cards (in color and black/white), a recording sheet, and an answer key with possible solutions.

Download and Print!

This resource is available as an easy-to-use Google Slides or Printable PDF Resource file. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button to select your preferred file format. 

This resource was created by Kaylyn Chupp, a teacher in Florida and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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