Algebra Math Mystery 7th Grade Math Review Game

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"My students love to solve puzzles and can be competitive. This resource was a great review of the math skills. I like using these types of resources when there is a short week or if my students need extra practice with certain skills. Engaging and fun."

Vicky B.

"I just loves these. I have multiple grade levels and they never disappoint. This one is no different. It was challenging but hit the standards. Great resource!"

Kendra C.

Description

This Algebra Review Math Mystery is a fun activity to reinforce students' skills working with equations, expressions, and inequalities. Engage and motivate your students during math time with this fun algebra activity! Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Docs option provided within your download.

⭐A video hook is provided to set the stage to engage! Check out the video hook in the preview section.

⭐A bonus ENDING VIDEO clip is included to celebrate finishing the mystery.

Distance Learning Update: I've added a Word Document in the folder containing a Google Slides link to share this resource with your students via Google Classroom or Drive. Parts of the pages are editable so that your students can complete them without having to print the pages. Please note you will need to make a copy of the Google Slides to your drive before you can edit.

An editable mystery list was added to the packet. This way, you can alter the mystery outcome. I've provided two pre-made alternative mystery lists that you can swap out with the original if you want a different answer.

Students have to use their algebra skills to discover what the aliens are planning to turn all of humankind into!

There are five clues to crack to solve the mystery:

Clue 1: Solve One-Step Equations
Clue 2: Simplifying Linear Expressions
Clue 3: Solve Two-Step Equations
Clue 4: Solve One-Step Inequalities
Clue 5: Add & Subtract Like Terms

Pack also includes a mystery declaration sheet, answer sheets, an elimination guide, and awards.

Great activity for algebra review.

See a list of all the Math Mysteries HERE.

This algebra math mystery is also available in versions for 5th and 6th grades. Click on the links below to find:

Algebra Math Mystery: Case of The Alien Apocalypse (GRADE 5)

Algebra Math Mystery: Case of The Alien Apocalypse (GRADE 6)

Algebra Math Mystery: Case of The Alien Apocalypse (GRADE 7)

Algebra Math Mystery: Case of The Alien Apocalypse (GRADE 8)

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Algebra Math Mystery 7th Grade Math Review Game

Name: Algebra Math Mystery 7th Grade Math Review Game
Brand: Mrs J's Resource Creations
SKU: 3621512
Price: 4.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.86 (211 reviews)

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Highlights

Grades

6th - 8th

Subjects

Algebra, Math

Standards

CCSS7.EE.A.1

CCSS7.EE.B.4a

CCSS7.EE.B.4b

What others say

Vicky B.

"I just loves these. I have multiple grade levels and they never disappoint. This one is no different. It was challenging but hit the standards. Great resource!"

Kendra C.

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Description

⭐A video hook is provided to set the stage to engage! Check out the video hook in the preview section.

⭐A bonus ENDING VIDEO clip is included to celebrate finishing the mystery.

Students have to use their algebra skills to discover what the aliens are planning to turn all of humankind into!

There are five clues to crack to solve the mystery:

Clue 1: Solve One-Step Equations
Clue 2: Simplifying Linear Expressions
Clue 3: Solve Two-Step Equations
Clue 4: Solve One-Step Inequalities
Clue 5: Add & Subtract Like Terms

Pack also includes a mystery declaration sheet, answer sheets, an elimination guide, and awards.

Great activity for algebra review.

See a list of all the Math Mysteries HERE.

This algebra math mystery is also available in versions for 5th and 6th grades. Click on the links below to find:

Algebra Math Mystery: Case of The Alien Apocalypse (GRADE 5)

Algebra Math Mystery: Case of The Alien Apocalypse (GRADE 6)

Algebra Math Mystery: Case of The Alien Apocalypse (GRADE 7)

Algebra Math Mystery: Case of The Alien Apocalypse (GRADE 8)

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Great resource for review and engagement

Rated 5 out of 5

April 29, 2026

My students love to solve puzzles and can be competitive. This resource was a great review of the math skills. I like using these types of resources when there is a short week or if my students need extra practice with certain skills. Engaging and fun.

Vicky B.

26 reviews • North Dakota

Grades taught: 7th

Student populations: Learning difficulties

Great! Great! Great!

Rated 5 out of 5

April 13, 2026

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

I just loves these. I have multiple grade levels and they never disappoint. This one is no different. It was challenging but hit the standards. Great resource!

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870 reviews • Nevada

Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th

Love this!!! Students were highly engaged!!!

Rated 5 out of 5

March 2, 2026

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

Such a great classroom resource! My students were excited, involved, and genuinely enjoyed the activity.

Ann-Mari D.

1,117 reviews • Florida

Grades taught: 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Student populations: Autism, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities

Great Resource!

Rated 5 out of 5

February 24, 2026

Students enjoyed this activity at the end of our unit!

KATHLEEN R.

229 reviews • California

Grades taught: 6th

Helpful resource

Rated 4 out of 5

February 24, 2026

A very helpful resource. Students were in engaged.

Amie K.

53 reviews

Grades taught: 6th

Thank you!!!

Rated 5 out of 5

February 11, 2026

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

Thank you for a valuable resource and well-crafted project.

Mrs Holmquist

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579 reviews • Oregon

Grades taught: 3rd

A Wonderful Math Mystery

Rated 5 out of 5

January 19, 2026

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

This was a great resource to practice what we had been working on. It fit in perfectly with our lessons! It also served as a great review for a few students in the upper grades.

Caitlin W.

109 reviews • Illinois

Grades taught: 7th, 9th

Good Review

Rated 5 out of 5

January 16, 2026

Students worked with partners. This was a great review for them for equations and inequalities.

Claire J.

159 reviews

Grades taught: 6th, 7th, 8th

Questions & Answers

Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).

CCSS7.EE.A.1

Apply properties of operations as strategies to add, subtract, factor, and expand linear expressions with rational coefficients.

CCSS7.EE.B.4a

Solve word problems leading to equations of the form 𝘱𝘹 + 𝘲 = 𝘳 and 𝘱(𝘹 + 𝘲) = 𝘳, where 𝘱, 𝘲, and 𝘳 are specific rational numbers. Solve equations of these forms fluently. Compare an algebraic solution to an arithmetic solution, identifying the sequence of the operations used in each approach. For example, the perimeter of a rectangle is 54 cm. Its length is 6 cm. What is its width?

CCSS7.EE.B.4b

Solve word problems leading to inequalities of the form 𝘱𝘹 + 𝘲 > 𝘳 or 𝘱𝘹 + 𝘲 < 𝘳, where 𝘱, 𝘲, and 𝘳 are specific rational numbers. Graph the solution set of the inequality and interpret it in the context of the problem. For example: As a salesperson, you are paid $50 per week plus $3 per sale. This week you want your pay to be at least $100. Write an inequality for the number of sales you need to make, and describe the solutions.