⭐ Practice multi-digit addition and subtraction to one million using the standard algorithm in this 4th grade math escape room. In this battle-of-the-bands music-themed printable and digital escape room activity, students practice adding and subtracting multi-digit whole numbers, identifying addition and subtraction errors, and solving real-world word problems using the standard algorithm. Custom videos help tell the story along the way, making this resource an engaging and immersive way to review important 4th grade math skills.

“Your band has been selected to compete in the Battle of the Bands! Can you solve the math challenges, collect the instruments, and get your band ready to perform?”

🎸 To win the Battle of the Bands, students must complete four exciting math challenges. As they work through the activity, students collect a piano, a guitar, a fiddle, and a turntable for their band. Each challenge includes a set of standards-aligned 4th grade math problems that students must solve before they can unlock the code and move forward. With each correct code, students collect a new instrument and get closer to rocking the stage!

This activity is aligned to CCSS 4.NBT.B.4. It can be used in any classroom to review the following standards-based math skills:

✅ Adding multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm
✅ Subtracting multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm
✅ Regrouping when adding and subtracting
✅ Using place value understanding to solve addition and subtraction problems
✅ Adding and subtracting money amounts
✅ Finding errors in addition and subtraction problems
✅ Checking work for accuracy and reasonableness
✅ Solving addition and subtraction word problems
✅ Solving multi-step word problems with whole numbers
✅ Using information from tables to solve problems
✅ Estimating sums and differences in real-world situations
✅ Solving multiple-choice math problems using critical thinking

✨This math escape room comes in the following digital and printable formats:

• Webscape™ Format - This web-based format provides the most interactive and immersive experience possible. It is self-directed, self-correcting, and contains audio. CLICK HERE to try it for yourself! You won't believe how engaging this format is until you try it!

• Google Format - Students complete the exercises in Google Slides. The Music Decoding Tool is a Google Sheet that self-corrects and tells each student when they can continue to the next challenge.

• Printable Format - Students can use any device to scan QR codes to watch the videos. If no device is available, students can skip the videos and still enjoy the exercise. Students use a printable Factory Decoding Tool and answer sheet to decipher the clues and track their answers.

This music-themed 4th grade math escape room is a no-prep printable and digital activity that keeps students engaged while reviewing multi-digit addition and subtraction. Say goodbye to boring worksheets and hello to an exciting Battle of the Bands math adventure!

⭐ Integrated videos, themed challenge cards, secret codes, and a fun band backstory come together to engage students while developing and reviewing 4th grade addition and subtraction skills.

The Webscape and Google Slides versions are self-grading; however, they are designed to require critical thinking. Students are NOT told which answers are incorrect to prevent guessing and encourage students to think critically about the clues and their responses.

*Please note: The Google Slides format includes embedded videos that are hosted via YouTube. The printable version includes QR codes for these videos. If you plan to use Google or printable formats, please ensure that you and your students have access to YouTube. The Webscape version does not require YouTube.

Key Features:

✏️ Digital & Printable Versions - Webscape, Google, and print versions make this resource perfect for any classroom. The digital version can be used dynamically in the classroom as a presentation while students complete each mathematical question in groups or individually.

✏️ Immersive Experience: Music-themed, dynamic challenges and engaging videos provide positive reinforcement, keeping students engaged and focused.

✏️Skill Focused: Each question set was written to focus on the key mathematics skills of adding and subtracting multi-digit whole numbers.

✏️Scaffolded Challenges: Challenges increase in difficulty as students progress through the escape room.

✏️No Prep/ Low Prep: Digital version requires NO PREP. The printable version is low prep: Just print the pages, place them in folders, and go. The printable version includes an option to incorporate technology and videos via QR codes.

What's Included:

4th Grade Add & Subtract Multi-digit Whole Numbers "Music" Escape Room

• Print and Digital Directions
• Challenge #1: Solve the addition and subtraction problems to get the piano.
• Challenge #2: Find the addition and subtraction errors to get the guitar.
• Challenge #3: Solve the word problems to get the fiddle.
• Challenge #4: Solve the word problems to get the turntable.
• Ooops Cards
• Recording Brochure
• Answer Key

Digital Version Links

• Google Slides Link for Digital Escape Room
• Google Forms Link for Decoding Tool
• Webscape Link

Time to Complete

This resource takes about 80 minutes but can be split into four 20 minute segments over several days by completing one challenge at a time, making it easy to use for centers and small groups.

Other Related Products:

↪ Add & Subtract Multi-Digit Numbers 4th Grade Math Unit Print & Digital 4.NBT.B.4

↪ Add Subtract Multi Digit Standard Algorithm 4th Grade Math Task Cards 4.NBT.B.4

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