Algebra, Exponents and Polynomials - Task Cards and UNIQUE Activity

This 15 Algebra, Exponents and Polynomials Task Card resource allows your students to review solving problems involving Algebra, Fractions, Exponents and Polynomials as well as word problems. Example Questions Include: Question 1: Using the exponent laws, determine the volume of a cube with a side length of 5x^2 y^3. Question 8: A swimming pool has a length that is 10 more than twice the width. What’s the simplified expression for the perimeter or the pool?

This resource is very unique. It can be utilized in a clue gathering, puzzle solving, highly active and engaging activity for those learning about solving Algebra, Exponents and Polynomials problems or as an alternative to worksheet review. Whether you do it as a whole class game or as a worksheet your students will actually want to get done, your students will want to finish so that they are able to solve the puzzle. The students must answer 15 questions and match their answer with the word(s) on the Task Card Review Game Word Chart. Once the correct matched words are put in order (answer to #1, #2, etc.), they will display a motivational quote.

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Do you use Math Workshops in your class? These would be perfect! All answers are included and the game is really easy to understand.

I've also included a simple word document which just contains the questions and answers. I usually give this out to my students after we've completed the activity for them to review at home.

What's included:
- 15 Task Cards
- Student worksheet
- Teacher answer key
- Task Card Review Game Word Chart
- A complete answer chart for teacher and/or student use

Overview:

1) Task card review game - lots of fun!
- Students are placed in groups of two and have to work their way through the task cards. Each task card answer leads the student to a clue (a word).
- Once the group has completed each task card they will have enough clues to solve the puzzle.
- Once the group has solved the puzzle, they are the winner.

Please view the preview file to get a better idea of how you could utilize this resource in your classroom.

2) Typical task card review.
- You can simply distribute the Task Cards to your class for individual, group or whole class review
- The Task Cards can be projected on the board for whole class review
- The cards work well as cue cards, test review, etc.

You may also be interested in these other Task Card Activities.

Elementary Mathematics:
Algebra, Exponents and Polynomials
Addition and Subtraction Multi-Step Word Problems
Making Change
Money Word Problems - Calculating Final Price, Change and Cost
Order Of Operations - BEDMAS
Calculating Simple Interest
Algebra and Polynomials
Mean, Median, Mode and Range
Calculating Elapsed Time Word Problems
Pre-Algebra Word Problems
Area and Perimeter of Polygons Word Problems
Area and Perimeter of Polygons Word Problems - Metric Only Version
Converting between Decimals, Fractions and Percentages
Decimals - Four Basic Operations
Multiplication and Division Word Problems
Fractions

High School Mathematics:
Polynomials - Binomials and Trinomials
System of Linear Equations
Measurement of 3D Objects
Solving Quadratic Equations
Solving Trigonometry Problems

Science:
Work, Energy and Power
Space - The Study of the Universe
Biology: Cells and Body Systems
Chemistry - Atoms, Compound Naming and Chemical Reactions
Ecology and Ecosystems
Electricity - Current and Static
Motion (Kinematics)
Forces (Dynamics)
Forces and Motion

Please view the preview file to get a better idea of how you could utilize this resource in your classroom.

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