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These are great alternatives to the traditional speed drill or timed test for basic facts. Students will practice adding integers and thinking skills as they complete each "Magic Square" puzzle. The integers of the third square in each row and column must be the sum of the first two squares. While all squares are sums, students will also use subtraction in many squares as they work backwards to fill in the empty spaces. I love these drills because they challenge even bright middle schoolers a

This product contains 15 Task Cards for middle school students to practice order of operations. Problems involve both integer and fraction concepts. Each card contains an expression that must be evaulated using order of operations. Some answers will result in fractions that must be simplified. The activity is also a maze. Students may begin with any card, and their answer will direct them which card to complete next. Answer key is provided. These worksheets are provided to you through Goog

A fun alternative to the traditional speed drills or timed tests for adding integers. Students complete these "magic" squares where the third square in each row and column is the sum of the previous two squares. Subtracting integers will also be practiced as sometimes the sum is given and students must work backwards. Challenging and fun! Try this free version which includes two free drills. Then purchase the entire set of 24 drills here: Adding and Subtracting Integers Square DrillsFeel f