Party Planning Math Project: Use a Budget, Add Decimals and Make a Theme

Party Planning Math Project guides students through using math skills like budgeting, adding decimals, and integrating themes to plan the ultimate class party. Students brainstorm party ideas, research costs, design proposals with details like decorations and menus, and vote on the best one. The winning student gets to throw the actual party! This engaging project builds real-world math application over 3 introductory lessons then independent work. Differentiation allows all skill levels to participate fully. Aligned to math standards focused on problem-solving and perseverance, it develops critical thinking and tests precision. The 19-page resource includes structured lessons, graphic organizers for brainstorming and budgeting, assessment exit slips and rubric, and a reflection. Use it to liven up fall, winter, or pre-break events. Skills like money management, computation, analysis, and presentation make this cross-curricular project shine.