March MATHness – A Middle School 6th Grade Math State Testing Prep Activity!
Get your students excited about reviewing math with March Mathness, a fun and competitive spin on March Madness! This engaging, customizable resource includes blank tournament brackets and daily bell ringer math problems that determine which “teams” advance through Round 1, Round 2, the Final Four, and the Championship!

With enough problems for one per day throughout March, this activity keeps ALL students participating and practicing essential math skills in an exciting, game-like format without fear of "losing". Prepare your students in an exciting way for state testing in April with the customizable template.

⭐Perfect for:
✅ Daily math warm-ups or bell ringers

✅ Preparing for state testing season in a fun way
✅ Adding a competitive and engaging twist to math practice
✅ Reinforcing problem-solving and critical thinking skills
✅ Creating a fun classroom tournament atmosphere

⭐What included?

Standards-based math problems with answer keys.

Step-by-step guidance on how to run your March Mathness tournament with tips for setup and implementation.

Editable slides for you to add in your own problems, and customize to fit your student's needs! (Or just use the already-implemented problems!)

Printable journal for students to show work and keep track each day.

Blank brackets for students to make predictions on which team will win!

Competitive set up: Round 1, Round 2, Final 4, and Championship rounds

Whether students are solving equations, rooting for their favorite teams, or practicing key skills, this interactive challenge keeps them motivated all month long. Who will be the math champion? Let the March Mathness begin!

Check out our other March MATHness grade levels:

General Middle School

7th Grade

8th Grade