Elevator Classroom

In this math center activity, students create algebra problems by replacing numbers with their favorite emojis, restaurant names, famous actors, classmates, etc. With three missing numbers, students explore how variables can be connected through a series of algebraic clues. The difficulty of each problem is based on the math standards of their grade level or individual ability. A teacher can then make copies of a student’s algebra problems for other students to solve, or, alternatively, student

This activity was a popular Math Center for my students last year. This is an algebraic exercise which can be easily adapted to your grade level’s standards. As students practice different numeracy skills in trying to figure out the mystery lock combination, they also master the commutative property. After students grasp the activity, they can begin making their own secret lock combinations for their peers to solve. The teacher will have to be responsible for changing the locks to the mystery co

For this math center activity, students create a number pattern puzzle for each other - a possible example would be a pattern that rotates between two operations (x2, -7). The patterns will range in complexity depending on the student's abilities and grade level standards. Once students create their number pattern, they will cut out their anagram number pattern for other students to solve. In the downloadable Zip file are .pdf files and matching .docx files. If you want to edit any of the con