Gingerbread cookies aren't just a sweet treat! Scholars identity the amount of combinations a baker can make in his gingerbread cookies using limited quantities of decorating ingredients.

Concepts

gingerbread, the gingerbread man, baking, word problems, multiplication, combinations

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Assign the page as independent practice or work with a small group that requires extra support 
• Offer pupils a gingerbread man cookie to enjoy before, during, or after the worksheet
• Use the practice page as a warm-up prior to the lesson or an exit ticket after instruction 

Classroom Considerations

• The worksheet assumes class members are familiar with multi-step word problems covering multiplication or other methods to find how many combinations can be made 

Pros

• Provides space for learners to show their work directly on the worksheet 
• The topic engages pupils and adds a festive flair to everyday instruction 

Cons

• Does not include an answer key

Common Core

4.OA.A.3 MP1