Scaffolded Math and Science

An engaging math escape room for adding and subtracting integers. Students must unlock 5 locks through simplifying 20 integer addition and subtraction expressions. Each expression involves combining 3 integers. Questions are grouped 4 per puzzle, resulting in five 4-letter codes that will unlock all 5 locks. The entire activity is housed in one GOOGLE Form. There are no links to outside websites. The 4-letter codes are set with answer validation so that students cannot move to the next puzzle u

An engaging math escape room for students learning to find GCF and LCM. Students must unlock 5 locks through finding either the Greatest Common Factor or the Least Common Multiple of 20 number pairs. Questions are grouped 4 per puzzle, resulting in five 4-letter codes that will unlock all 5 locks. Questions include:Find the GCF of 2 numbers less than 100Find the LCM of 2 numbers less than 12The entire activity is housed in one GOOGLE Form. There are no links to outside websites. The 4-letter co

Do your students struggle with adding integers with different signs? This foldable number line allows students to "see" the relationship between positive and negative numbers. This hands-on integer operations tool helps students visualize integer problems such as -12 + 5 and 7 - 12 where integers with opposite signs are being combined. Student directions for same-sign integers are also included on the back of the tool. This download contains a printable version that is built into a physical man

An engaging math escape room for multiplying and dividing integers. Students must unlock 5 locks through simplifying 20 integer multiplication and division problems. Questions are grouped 4 per puzzle, resulting in five 4-letter codes that will unlock all 5 locks. Questions include:determining if 2 or 3 integers multiplied or divided would result in a positive or a negative,multiplying 2 or 3 integers,dividing 2 or 3 integers,multiplying and dividing 3 integers,solving integer multiplication an

Students add and subtract integers in this activity that doubles as a fun way to display student work. There are 3 problems on each pennant, each using the same numbers. For example, on one pennant are the three problems: 3 - 7 = -3 - 7 = -3 + 7 = By completing all three problems on each pennant, students will start to see the patterns that develop when adding and subtracting integers. Once a pennant is complete, it can be hung along a string in your classroom to show the world that, "Hey, we

This bundle includes a bunch of engaging activities for teaching integer operations. It includes integers math pennants, a hands-on integers manipulative, integer escape rooms, a pack of integer operations worksheets, integers logic puzzles, task cards, " 2 truths and a lie" error analysis, integers partner scavenger hunts, and a vertical number line. “Excellent resource to target integers which is so difficult for middle schoolers. Really helped my struggling students to “get it” and as pra

This vertical number line looks like a thermometer and is perfect to hang in a classroom where students are learning about integers. Students can relate negative numbers to negative temperatures. This helps when discussing absolute value and integer operations. For the printable version, you can choose to print in color or in black and white. Both are included. Each page overlaps a little, making it easier to tape together - just trim and align to the next page. When assembled, the thermometer

Students work in partners to add and subtract integers in this collaborative "Around the Clock" partner scavenger hunt activity. Each partner gets a clock with 12 unique integer expressions to simplify. Each partner's expressions are different but they will simplify to the same integer, encouraging collaboration and teamwork. If one student gets stuck, the other can help. If student answers differ, they work together to figure out the correct answer before moving on to the next problem. The act

Students exercise their logic to solve 3 integer addition puzzles of increasing difficulty. The puzzles are easily differentiated to meet the needs of your students while they build their number sense. Ideas for differentiating are included in the PDF. Puzzle #1 has 4 blank spaces and comes with 6 sorting numbers. Students figure out which numbers will add to the rows and columns. You can choose to give students all 6 sorting numbers to make the puzzle more challenging, or only the 4 numbers tha

On each card, students first evaluate two integer problems. Next, they either add, subtract, multiply or divide their two answers (based on what their card says to do) to see if the result matches the check number in the lower right corner of the card. Chances are if the check number matches, the two integer problems were evaluated correctly! This activity is self-checking, giving students that instant feedback they love. Included inside:20 task cardsstudent answer sheetanswer keydigital vers

Included in this bundle of resources for learning and practicing integers are three math pennant activities, a digital math escape room activity and an integer operation manipulative. The pennant activities cover adding and subtracting, multiplying and dividing and ordering integers. The manipulative was the focus of my graduate thesis. It helps students "see" negative numbers and works really well with students who are having trouble understanding the relationship between positives and negati

Do your middle or high school math students struggle with their multiplication facts? This bundle includes two sets of cards that present multiplication as a puzzle: "What 2 numbers multiply to X that add to Y?" Students will be practicing their multiplication facts without it feeling like they are practicing. Included inside are 264 "What 2 Numbers?" cards covering multiplication facts 1-16. One set includes negative numbers while the other includes all positive numbers. Each card presents the

Students order integers in this math pennant activity that doubles as classroom decor. Each pennant comes with 4 integers to order. Students cut out their 4 integers and order them from least to greatest before pasting them onto their pennant. On each pennant there is an additional question for students to answer, such as "Which integers have a value between -5 and -8?" or "Which integers are less than -1?". Once a pennant is complete, it can be hung along a string in your classroom to make a ba

This fun 7th grade math review activity helps students review semester 1 as they head back to school in the new year. The activity comes with a new year 2026 coloring sheet and 2 editable worksheets with 20 problems. The problems cover: Add and subtract integersConvert fractions to decimalsTranslate written algebraic expressionsSolve equations with decimals and distributionFind unit priceSolve and graph inequalitiesYou can choose to edit the 20 problems in this activity to meet the needs of you

Students multiply and divide integers in this math pennant activity that doubles as classroom decor. There are 3 problems on each pennant, each using the same numbers. For example, on one pennant are the three problems: -6(8) = -6(-8) = 6(-8) = By completing all three problems on each pennant, students will start to see the patterns that develop when multiplying and dividing positive and negative integers. Once a pennant is complete, it can be hung along a string in your classroom to show th

On each card, students first evaluate two multiplication and division integer problems. Next, they either add, subtract, multiply or divide their two answers (based on what their card says to do) to see if the result matches the check number in the lower right corner of the card. Chances are if the check number matches, the two integer problems were evaluated correctly! This activity is self-checking, giving students that instant feedback they love. Included inside:20 task cardsstudent answer

Integer addition and subtraction can be a real sticking point for concrete thinkers. This integer operations sheet can be enlarged to an anchor chart (directions inside) or given as a cheat sheet for student notebooks. A color and black & white version of the sheet are both now included. How to use the sheet:1: Change any subtraction to addition. 2: Look at the integers' signs. Both positive? One negative, one positive? If so, which is "heavier" (farther from zero)? 3: Follow the column that mat

Ease back into algebra this new year with a 2026 coloring sheet that reviews important algebra skills. The worksheet has 15 problems covering: Solving equationsCalculating slopeExponent rulesInteger addition and subtractionSolving systems of equations with substitutionConverting from standard form to slope-intercept formStudents solve each problem then color the sections of their 2026 based on the key. A second version of the activity sheet is included with a blank key where students can choose

Do your students struggle with their multiplication facts? Here's an engaging math escape room to review multiplication facts in the form of "What 2 Numbers?" puzzles. Each question presents multiplication as a puzzle so that students don't feel like they are practicing-- just solving puzzles! Students must unlock 5 locks by finding which 2 numbers multiply to X and add to Y. Questions are grouped 4 per puzzle, resulting in five 4-letter codes that will unlock all 5 locks. All puzzles include ne

This error analysis activity will make your students really think about integer operations. Students identify incorrect statements when presented with integer addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems. Students are then asked to fix each error. On each card there are 3 integer operation problems, as well as 3 statements comparing the answers. Students need to solve the problems, then figure out which of the 3 statements is false (the "lie"). Students then correct the false stat