Description
This self-checking, color by code algebra activity gives your students a fun and creative way to practice solving multi-step equations with variables on both sides. Students will first solve twelve multi-step equations. After finding all twelve solutions, students will compare their answers from the left column (letters) to the answers from the right column (colors). Each answer should have a matching answer in the other section. Finding the matching solutions provides students with the correct color code to complete the “Thankful for Math” letters on the back. The image on the back also includes two spaces so that students can share two other things they are thankful for this season (other than math of course!).
Should I really use coloring activities in my upper elementary/middle school math class? Yes! Here’s why…
- Coloring activities provide the teacher with a way to quickly assess student understanding. When circulating the room checking in on students, it’s easy to see if someone’s picture is looking off alerting you that they may need some assistance.
- Coloring activities make self-checking easy for students. If they are not finding any correct matches they know something is off and they may need to go back and rework a problem.
- Most students are more likely to stay on task versus completing a traditional worksheet because they want to see how it turns out. It also gives them an opportunity to express themselves artistically. Even though the majority of the picture is going to be the same for each student, I love seeing how different students put their own creative touches on the picture.
- Upper elementary/middle school students still love seeing their work displayed! Students feel a sense of pride and accomplishment when their work is displayed, and most importantly, they feel valued.
Included:
12 question self-checking coloring sheet
Answer Key
Who should purchase this resource?
Teachers looking for resources beyond the traditional worksheet.
Teachers looking for resources that allow students to not only practice math, but express themselves creatively
Teachers looking for activities for math review, math test prep, or math practice.
Teachers looking for READY TO GO math activities.
Standards & Topics Covered
Expressions and Equations
- 8.EE.C.7
- 8.EE.C.7b
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Fall Math Solving Multi Step Equations Variables on Both Sides Color Match
Highlights
Description
This self-checking, color by code algebra activity gives your students a fun and creative way to practice solving multi-step equations with variables on both sides. Students will first solve twelve multi-step equations. After finding all twelve solutions, students will compare their answers from the left column (letters) to the answers from the right column (colors). Each answer should have a matching answer in the other section. Finding the matching solutions provides students with the correct color code to complete the “Thankful for Math” letters on the back. The image on the back also includes two spaces so that students can share two other things they are thankful for this season (other than math of course!).
Should I really use coloring activities in my upper elementary/middle school math class? Yes! Here’s why…
- Coloring activities provide the teacher with a way to quickly assess student understanding. When circulating the room checking in on students, it’s easy to see if someone’s picture is looking off alerting you that they may need some assistance.
- Coloring activities make self-checking easy for students. If they are not finding any correct matches they know something is off and they may need to go back and rework a problem.
- Most students are more likely to stay on task versus completing a traditional worksheet because they want to see how it turns out. It also gives them an opportunity to express themselves artistically. Even though the majority of the picture is going to be the same for each student, I love seeing how different students put their own creative touches on the picture.
- Upper elementary/middle school students still love seeing their work displayed! Students feel a sense of pride and accomplishment when their work is displayed, and most importantly, they feel valued.
Included:
12 question self-checking coloring sheet
Answer Key
Who should purchase this resource?
Teachers looking for resources beyond the traditional worksheet.
Teachers looking for resources that allow students to not only practice math, but express themselves creatively
Teachers looking for activities for math review, math test prep, or math practice.
Teachers looking for READY TO GO math activities.
Standards & Topics Covered
Expressions and Equations
- 8.EE.C.7
- 8.EE.C.7b
***************************************************************************************
Customer Tips:
How to get TpT credit to use on future purchases:
- Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you will see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TpT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you!
Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies, and product launches:
- Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. Voila! You will now receive email updates about this store.
