Math Projects and Competitions

Discover 10 engaging math projects and competitions designed to challenge and inspire 7th grade students.

Math Projects

Real-world projects that apply mathematical concepts to solve authentic problems.

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City Park Design

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Cafe Cash Register Challenge

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Smoothie Stand Startup

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Student Survey Analyzer

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Precision Construction: A Geometry Project
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Precision Construction: A Geometry Project

Step into the role of a construction engineer! In this hands-on geometry lab, students estimate costs for concrete, flooring, painting, HVAC, roofing, landscaping, and more using real-world floor plans. Covers area, volume, surface area, and unit conversions. Auto-graded and perfect for 7th grade classrooms.

Grade Levels: [7,8]

Duration: 180 minutes

Topics: ["Unit Rate","Scale Drawings","Area and Circumference","Volume and Surface Area"]

Standards: ["7.G.A.1","7.G.B.4","7.G.B.5","7.G.B.6","CCSS.Math.Practice.MP4","CCSS.Math.Practice.MP5","CCSS.Math.Practice.MP6"]

Math Competitions

Competitive challenges that test mathematical skills and problem-solving abilities.

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Data Dash Challenge

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Factory Floor Challenge

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Catering Chaos Challenge

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Banking Blitz: The Transaction Challenge

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Car Manufacturing: Number Challenge
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Car Manufacturing: Number Challenge

Students apply ratios, percentages, and budgeting skills in this fast-paced, team-based math competition. As co-founders of a vehicle startup, they calculate production costs, analyze sales offers, and race through 10 business cycles—boosting engagement through real-world math, strategy, and collaboration.

Grade Levels: [7,8]

Duration: 120 minutes

Topics: ["Unit Rate","Proportional Relationships","Operations with Rational Numbers"]

Standards: [ "7.NS.A.1", "7.NS.A.2", "7.RP.A.2", "7.RP.A.3", "CCSS.Math.Practice.MP1", "CCSS.Math.Practice.MP2", "CCSS.Math.Practice.MP4", "CCSS.Math.Practice.MP6" ]

All projects and competitions are designed to engage students with real-world applications and collaborative learning experiences.

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