Design a school store with this 6th-grade expressions, inequalities, and algebraic equations math project. Students will apply their understanding of basic algebra in word problems related to their school store. The slides and worksheets involve writing, graphing, and evaluating expressions, inequalities, and equations. This resource is great for 6th-grade teachers who want to engage early finishers, challenge gifted and talented students independently, or complete a whole-class project at the end of a math unit about expressions and equations.
 
What’s Included in This Math Enrichment Project?
✏️ PDF & Google Slides Link
Part 1: Understand and Write Expressions
Part 2: Equivalent Expressions
Part 3: Solve Equations
Part 4: Write and Graph Inequalities
Part 5: Relationships Between Variables
Design: Product Development
Answer Keys + Examples
 
Each section includes:
✅ Practice Pages – Reinforce number expressions and algebraic equations through scaffolded instruction. Students can review the example strategy at the top of the page and solve increasingly difficult problems as they work with numbers, coefficients, and variables.
✅ Apply Pages – Solve linear equation word problems about real-world school store scenarios. Students will apply their understanding of expressions and equations.
✅ Create Pages – Students formulate equivalent expressions and write equations using products from their store as variables. They compare relationships between variables and prepare a sales pitch. They make decisions and solve math problems using their unique set of numbers.
 
Extra
Design: Product Development - Students can decorate merchandise for their school store.
 
This Independent Math Project is Perfect for:
✔️ Whole-class instruction (assign at the end of your Expressions and Equations unit).
✔️ Small groups or intervention (reinforce students' understanding of writing, graphing, and evaluating algebraic equations).
✔️ Gifted students or early finishers (let them complete the full project at their own pace!).
 
✨Hear about this 6th Grade Project-Based Learning Resource from Educators Like You:✨
⭐️ “My students were so engaged in this project! They loved the real-world connections and having the freedom to design their school store while evaluating expressions and equations.”
⭐️ “This resource is designed with students in mind. The examples help them practice skills before applying them to their own school store design. It’s a fabulous format!"
⭐️ “The digital slides are beautifully designed and easy to use. I didn't have to print a single page. Students completed this project over the course of a month whenever they finished math work early."
⭐️ “I used this as an end-of-unit enrichment activity, and it was a hit! The scaffolded practice helped build confidence, and the ‘Create’ pages allowed for student choice.”
⭐️ “This was the perfect challenge for my gifted students! They worked through each part independently and had so much fun applying math in a meaningful way.”
 
This engaging math project blends real-world problem-solving, student choice, and creativity—making word problems more meaningful than ever!
 
Find answers to your questions about this Design a School Store Project:
✋ What materials will students need?
Students will use a pencil, paper clip, scissors, and coloring materials. Alternatively, they can complete the project on Google Slides.
✋ How long will it take to complete this project?
This project will likely last multiple days. There are 5 separate math sections as well as an extension activity (decorate store products).
✋ Which grade will benefit the most from using this resource?
6th Grade - This project focuses on the following standards: CCSS.6.EE.A.1 - 4, EE.B.5 - 8, and EE.C.9
 
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