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Introducing letters into math can be intimidating for students. Especially since they play such a big role in the the algebra curriculum. But you know what they say, the more you do it the better you get. Here are a series of one step equations that involve multiple operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Included:- 2 pages of problems - Answer key - Terms of use - Credits Ways to use this resource:- Homework - Quiz/Test - Study Guide - Partner work Benefits of r

In this 6th grade math activity, students will be rolling dice and plugging their numbers into variables in a series of equations. After they plug into each equation, they will add up their answers together and whoever gets the highest answer, wins the game. Whether you want to use it to prepare for a test, or just use it as station for math centers, the fun is still the same. How to play / How to use:1. Each player rolls their own dice (1 dice per player). 2. Each player plugs in (substitute

Happy Halloween! Are you working with converting percentages with your student(s)? If so, here is an engaging 5th and 6th Grade math activity that your students can do to get some practice with such problems. For this escape room, the students must use their knowledge of these problems in order to figure out each puzzle. Students will also get a good laugh out of the resource due to the randomness of the theme. (Roosters and Ninjas) How it is used:- Read the prompt - For this escape room, the st

Mental Health is one of the most important things to both teachers and students. We always jump to comparing ourselves to others while we ignore all that we have. One of the best and easiest ways to instantly improve your mental health is to list things that you are grateful for. 30 may seem like a lot, but you'll be surprised about what you can come up with. Use this with your students. Use it with yourself. Use it with your family. Use it with your friends. Go beyond it by having a discussion

Welcome back to school! Are you working on adding fractions with your 4th and/or 5th grade student(s)? If so, here is an engaging, no prep math activity that your students can do to get some practice with such problems. In this activity, the students must solve each problem and then put the corresponding letter in the correct space to figure out the riddle. How to play / How to use:1. Read the riddle on the bottom of the page 2. Solve the equations 3. Put the appropriate letters above the line t

In this math activity for 5th and 6th grade, students will be rolling dice and plugging their numbers into variables in a series of equations. These problems involve a cluster of operations which will allow them to practice "PEMDAS" for each one. After they plug into each equation, they will add up their answers together and whoever gets the highest answer, wins the game. Whether you want to use it to prepare for a test, or just use it as station for math centers, the fun is still the same. How

Welcome back to school! Are you working on subtracting fractions with your 4th and/or 5th grade student(s)? If so, here is an engaging, no prep math activity that your students can do to get some practice with such problems. In this activity, the students must solve each problem and then put the corresponding letter in the correct space to figure out the riddle. How to play / How to use:1. Read the riddle on the bottom of the page 2. Solve the equations 3. Put the appropriate letters above the l

St. Patrick's Day! Are you working with one step equations with your student(s)? If so, here is an engaging 6th Grade math activity that your students can do to get some practice with such problems. For this escape room, the students must use their knowledge of these problems in order to figure out each puzzle. The problems include multiple operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. How it is used:- Read the prompt - For this escape room, the students must use their

Welcome back to school! Are you working on subtracting decimals with your 4th and/or 5th grade student(s)? If so, here is an engaging, no prep math activity that your students can do to get some practice with such problems. In this activity, the students must solve each problem and then put the corresponding letter in the correct space to figure out the riddle. How to play / How to use:1. Read the riddle on the bottom of the page 2. Solve the equations 3. Put the appropriate letters above the li

Welcome back to school! Are you working on adding decimals with your 4th and/or 5th grade student(s)? If so, here is an engaging, no prep math activity that your students can do to get some practice with such problems. In this activity, the students must solve each problem and then put the corresponding letter in the correct space to figure out the riddle. How to play / How to use:1. Read the riddle on the bottom of the page 2. Solve the equations 3. Put the appropriate letters above the line th

Are you working on One Step Equations with your students this school year? Introducing variables in math can be intimidating for students. This scaffolding activity can ease them into learning how to solve such problems. The amount of help this resource provides will come a long way, since the knowledge of variables are foundational to middle school and high school mathematics. How to use:- This resource contains four templates that give the students a visual representation of how to solve such

Happy Valentine's Day! Are working on adding fractions with your students? Here is a fun activity you could do with your 4th and 5th Grade math students to make them engaging. Students will first solve such problems on a worksheet. Then, they will put their answers on the bingo board (included). The correct answers are on the bingo cards that will be read aloud to the students. Whether you want to use it to prepare for a test, or just use it as a station for math centers, the fun is still the sa

Happy Easter! Are you working with one step equations with your student(s)? If so, here is an engaging 6th Grade math activity that your students can do to get some practice with such problems. For this escape room, the students must use their knowledge of these problems in order to figure out each puzzle. The problems include multiple operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. How it is used:- Read the prompt - For this escape room, the students must use their knowl

Happy Thanksgiving! Are you working with converting percentages with your student(s)? If so, here is an engaging 5th and 6th Grade math activity that your students can do to get some practice with such problems. For this escape room, the students must use their knowledge of these problems in order to figure out each puzzle. Students will also get a good laugh out of the resource due to the randomness of the theme. (Roosters and Ninjas) How it is used:- Read the prompt - For this escape room, the

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Are you working on subtracting decimals with your student(s)? If so, here is an engaging 4th and 5th Grade Math activity that your students can do to get some practice with such problems. For this escape room, the students must use their knowledge of these problems in order to figure out each puzzle. How it is used:- Read the prompt - For this escape room, the students must use their knowledge of these problems in order to figure out each puzzle. - There are 3 levels. -

En esta actividad de matemáticas para estudiantes de 4to, 5to y 6to grado, los estudiantes tirarán dados y conectarán sus números en variables en una serie de ecuaciones. Estos problemas implican completar la propiedad distributiva en la multiplicación. Después de conectar cada ecuación, sumarán sus respuestas y quien obtenga la respuesta más alta, gana el juego. Ya sea que desee usarlo para prepararse para un examen, o simplemente usarlo como estación para los centros de matemáticas, la diversi

Happy Valentine's Day! Are you working on adding decimals with your 4th and/or 5th grade student(s)? If so, here is an engaging math activity that your students can do to get some practice with such problems. In this activity, the students must solve each problem and then put the corresponding letter in the correct space to figure out the riddle. How to play / How to use:1. Read the riddle on the bottom of the page 2. Solve the equations 3. Put the appropriate letters above the line that has the

Merry Christmas! In this 6th grade math activity, students will be rolling dice and plugging their numbers into variables in a series of equations. After they plug into each equation, they will add up their answers together and whoever gets the highest answer, wins the game. Whether you want to use it to prepare for a test, or just use it as station for math centers, the fun is still the same. How to play / How to use:1. Each player rolls their own dice (1 dice per player). 2. Each player plugs

Happy Halloween! In this 6th grade math activity, students will be rolling dice and plugging their numbers into variables in a series of equations. After they plug into each equation, they will add up their answers together and whoever gets the highest answer, wins the game. Whether you want to use it to prepare for a test, or just use it as station for math centers, the fun is still the same. How to play / How to use:1. Each player rolls their own dice (1 dice per player). 2. Each player plugs

Welcome back to school! In this 6th grade math activity, students will be rolling dice and plugging their numbers into variables in a series of equations. After they plug into each equation, they will add up their answers together and whoever gets the highest answer, wins the game. Whether you want to use it to prepare for a test, or just use it as station for math centers, the fun is still the same. How to play / How to use:1. Each player rolls their own dice (1 dice per player). 2. Each player