Math Mischief

These 32 task cards cover identifying parts of an expression (coefficients, constants, variables, and terms). A guided notes page is included to make copies for your students or place in your math center. Ways to use task cards are also included. This item is also included as part of an expressions and equations bundle. Task cards can be used in endless ways to mix up your normal routine in the classroom. They encourage student to student collaboration and get kids out of their seats for awh

This rock, paper, scissors game is great for a lesson on teaching students how to substitute numbers in for variables in expressions, and then simplify the math expression using the correct order of operations. A bonus set of fill-in-the-blank student notes on substituting variables is included. These notes can be printed and passed out to students to put in their notebooks as you teach on this topic. Because there are two files, you will receive a zipped folder containing both files. Making a c

This Rock, Paper, Scissors game is an engaging supplement for a lesson on teaching students how to combine like terms. If you want more expressions content, you may also like these Identifying Parts of an Expression vocabulary task cards or Expressions and Equations Bundle. Making a competitive game out of doing math problems will liven up any lesson for your students. With this game, each player chooses a side. After playing a round of Rock, Paper, Scissors, the player who wins gets to solve

This Rock, Paper, Scissors game is an engaging supplement for a lesson on teaching students how to use the distributive property in variable expressions. Making a competitive game out of doing math problems will liven up any lesson for your students. With this game, each player chooses a side. After playing a round of Rock, Paper, Scissors, the player who wins gets to solve a problem on their side of the page. The player who fills up their side first with answers takes the page to be checked for

These 32 task cards cover writing / translating expressions with variables when given a word expression. A key words chart is included to make copies for your students or place in your math center. They are differentiated for different levels based on a color code. Ways to use task cards are also included. Task cards can be used in endless ways to mix up your normal routine in the classroom. They encourage student to student collaboration and get kids out of their seats for awhile. Allowing