Ice Cream Shop Math Project

Scoop up the learning! Serve up a double dose of fun and practice with this Ice Cream Shop Math Project.

Designed for Grades 3-5, this “Hidden Class Gem” transforms dry word problems into a delicious real-world experience. Perfect for End of Year Review or Summer Learning, students will use money, fractions, and operations to run their imaginary shop.

What’s Inside This Sweet Math Menu? (40 Problems)

• Real-World Math Skills:

• Money Math: Calculating total costs, making change, and comparing prices ($).

• Fractions: Adding toppings, comparing scoop sizes, and mixed numbers.

• Operations: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in context.

• Differentiated Challenge:

• Progressive Levels: Starts with simple orders and moves to multi-step logic problems.

• Workspace: Plenty of room for students to show their thinking.

• Teacher Tools:

• Full Answer Keys: Quick checking for busy teachers.

Why Teachers Love It:

• Engaging Theme: Students forget they are doing math because… well, ice cream!
• Standard-Aligned: Hits key Common Core standards for 3rd & 4th Grade (MD, NF, OA).
• Versatile: Use it for Math Centers, “Fast Finishers,” or a fun Summer Packet.
• Critical Thinking: Multi-step problems encourage deep reasoning, not just calculation.

Make math delicious! Add this resource to your cart and treat your students to a fun review lesson.