Escape Rooms are a fun way to engage students as they learn and solidify comparing 3-digit numbers within 1000. This printable escape room activity takes students to a desert island where they must complete 4 multi-step critical thinking tasks to find the codes they need toopen the treasure chest and escape! This resource is LOW PREP and self-checking (printable answer station OR optional Google Form) so students can work through it independently. There is a complete teacher guide provided with in-depth instructions for set-up and an answer key.  Enjoy the adventure as your students dive into the pirate world and master comparing 3-digit numbers!

This Resource Includes:

• 4 engaging and challenging escape puzzle tasks related to comparing 3-digit numbers within 1000
• Link to Google Form Digital Escape (optional)- input your final number here to make this activity self-checking!
• Teacher set-up guide and instructions
• Answer keys for all escape tasks plus black & white printer-friendly version

How to use this resource in your classroom:

• Use this AFTER you have learned about comparing 3-digit numbers with your students. This is great independent practice!
• Print and copy all student pages- each student needs a page for each task & an answer sheet.
• Students will work through each task and use scratch paper or a whiteboard for extra space if needed to do their work.
• Students will input their final response in the self-checking Google Form, or use the printable checking station to make their final escape!

Activity Variations-

• This activity is perfect for math centers or guided math activities!
• This activity can be done independently, with a partner or small group, or as a whole class.
• This game will take 30-45 minutes to complete depending on how well a student knows the math concept.

How will this resource benefit my students?

• This is an extremely engaging way to get students excited about math activities.
• Excellent practice for the current math concept.
• Opportunities to develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

How will this resource benefit me?

• This resource is easy to use and LOW PREP.
• There is a full teacher guide & answer key included- PLUS it is self-checking!
• This activity can be done independently to allow you to work individually with students that may be struggling.
• This would be an easy activity to leave with a substitute.

Reviews:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This was amazing! Such a fun way to make math activities more engaging!” - Madi T.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This escape room was SO FUN! I wish we could do math like this every day at school!” - Alex B. (Student)

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