Keep your 8th graders engaged and reviewing real math skills all the way to the last bell with this fun riddle decoder puzzle! Students solve 18 problems aligned to 8th grade standards, then use the Decoder Box to reveal the answer to a funny riddle: "What do you call friends who love math?" 🌊

✅ WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• 1-page student worksheet (18 problems + decoder box)

• Full answer key with decode guide (page 2)

• Ready to print — no prep needed!

📐 SKILLS COVERED:

• Linear equations (one-step and two-step)

• Slope (rise over run)

• Exponents and powers

• Pythagorean Theorem

• Scientific notation

• Percent

• Absolute value

• Area of a circle

• Median and order of operations

🎯 PERFECT FOR:

• Last week of school activities

• End-of-year math review

• Early finisher work

• Sub plans

• Math fun days

Students love the mystery of decoding the riddle, and teachers love that it covers real 8th grade standards. A win-win for the end of the year!

⭐ Also available: 6th Grade, 7th Grade, and Grades 6–8 Mixed Review Riddle Decoders — bundle all four for a complete series!

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