Variables Worksheets w/ Riddles Add, Subtract, Multiply, and Divide Variables

What others say

"Exactly what I needed for this lesson. Students were engaged. It was a great addition to my lesson plans. "

Lisa H.

Description

Need a fun way to practice solving for variables? This is a set of 2 self-checking worksheets - each with a riddle to solve. Students will find the value of variables in addition and subtraction equations and multiplication and division equations. Then they will match their work to answer a riddle at the bottom of each worksheet.

Use as an end of unit quiz, independent practice that's self-checking, or allow students to race to find the answer to the riddle!

Don't want to print? Students may now complete this assignment as an EASEL activity!**

Here's What's included:

Page 1 Variables - Addition and Subtraction

Page 2 Variables - Multiplication and Division

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Here's what TEACHERS LIKE YOU are saying about WORKSHEETS w/ RIDDLES:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Heather J. said: Students loved having a reason to come up with answers, and I heard them sharing the riddles with other classes later that day.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rachael K. said: My kids begged me to do these, thanks so much for making math fun!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tracy S. said: These sheets are great! I have had a student for 9 yrs. (going on 10) and it's tough finding new materials to keep her challenged and engaged. These were perfect! Thank you!

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Variables Worksheets w/ Riddles Add, Subtract, Multiply, and Divide Variables

Name: Variables Worksheets w/ Riddles Add, Subtract, Multiply, and Divide Variables
Brand: The Teacher down the Hall
SKU: 5149678
Price: 1.65 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.89 (9 reviews)

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Highlights

Digital downloads

Easel Activities, PDF

Grades

4th - 5th

Subjects

Basic Operations, Math, Mental Math

Standards

CCSS4.OA.A.2

What others say

"Exactly what I needed for this lesson. Students were engaged. It was a great addition to my lesson plans. "

Lisa H.

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Description

Use as an end of unit quiz, independent practice that's self-checking, or allow students to race to find the answer to the riddle!

Don't want to print? Students may now complete this assignment as an EASEL activity!**

Here's What's included:

Page 1 Variables - Addition and Subtraction

Page 2 Variables - Multiplication and Division

****************************************************************************************

Here's what TEACHERS LIKE YOU are saying about WORKSHEETS w/ RIDDLES:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Heather J. said: Students loved having a reason to come up with answers, and I heard them sharing the riddles with other classes later that day.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rachael K. said: My kids begged me to do these, thanks so much for making math fun!

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Other great resources from The Teacher Down the Hall:

Math Bingo Games.

Google Interactive Classroom.

BOOM Cards.

Task Cards.

Worksheets w/ Riddles.

Follow The Teacher Down the Hall for notifications of new products and special sales!

Report this resource to TPT

Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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Rated 4.89 out of 5, based on 9 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5

April 12, 2026

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

A love that all of your resources are self-correcting!

Kylie S.

820 reviews • Outside the United States

Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th

Response from

The Teacher down the Hall

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Apr 13, 2026

Me too - no time for grading papers. Thanks for your purchase! Riddle Worksheets are my students' favorite way to review their math skills. And, they're all on sale (15% OFF) this week only! Be sure to get what you can use for state testing prep!

Fabulous Resource

Rated 5 out of 5

October 22, 2025

This is a great resource to use after your kiddos have mastered variables.

Jennifer V.

255 reviews • Oklahoma

Grades taught: 4th

Student populations: Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties

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Oct 23, 2025

Thanks Jennifer! And, thanks for your purchase. I sell my worksheets in a Bundle at a great discounted rate - be sure to check them all out here!

Rated 4 out of 5

June 16, 2025

Great practice for my students. Helped prep them for their test.

Katie B.

96 reviews

Grades taught: 4th

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Aug 4, 2025

Thanks Katie! All my 4th grade Riddle Worksheets are bundled for a great discount. The bundle will be on sale this week Aug 5-7 for even greater savings! Be sure to check it out here!

Rated 5 out of 5

March 11, 2025

Exactly what I needed for this lesson. Students were engaged. It was a great addition to my lesson plans.

Lisa H.

1,824 reviews

Grades taught: 6th, 7th, 8th

Student populations: Learning difficulties

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Apr 6, 2025

Thanks Lisa - and thank you for your purchase! FYI my worksheets w/ riddles are sold in a year long bundle for super savings - be sure to check it out - 4th grade Math Riddle Worksheets

Rated 5 out of 5

November 21, 2024

This really helped my students master this skill. They also enjoyed the riddles.

MaryAnn Martin

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337 reviews

Grades taught: 4th

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Jan 20, 2025

Thanks for your purchase, MaryAnn! My students love them too, so I've created a set of riddle worksheets for all my math objectives. You can check them out here: Worksheets w/ Riddles BUNDLE

Rated 5 out of 5

November 28, 2023

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much!

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360 reviews

Grades taught: 5th

Rated 5 out of 5

August 2, 2023

Very helpful to reinforce and practice the skills covered in lessons.

Cara C.

386 reviews

Grades taught: 4th, 5th

Rated 5 out of 5

February 5, 2023

This is a great resource that kept me kids engaged!

Katherine B.

118 reviews

Grades taught: 3rd

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Standards

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

CCSS4.OA.A.2

Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving multiplicative comparison, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem, distinguishing multiplicative comparison from additive comparison.