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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

Happy Halloween! Are you working on solving proportions with your student(s)? If so, here is an engaging activity that your 6th, 7th or 8th grade math 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. - Each

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 two step equations with your students? If so, here is an engaging activity that your 7th / 8th grade math 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 thei

Merry Christmas! Are you working with two step equations with your student(s)? If so, here is an engaging 7th / 8th 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 th

Happy Halloween! Are you working with on equations that involve combining like terms with your student(s)? If so, here is an engaging 6th, 7th and 8th grade math activity that your students can do to get some practice with such problems. 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 knowledge of these problems in order to figure out each puzzle. - There are

Happy Halloween! Are you working with variables with your student(s)? Are they on both sides of the equal sign? If so, here is an engaging activity that your 7th/8th grade math 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

Happy Thanksgiving! Are you working with variable equations with your student(s)? Are they on both sides of the equal sign? If so, here is an engaging activity that your 7th/8th grade math 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

Are you working on solving proportions with your students? If so, here is an intriguing math activity that your 6th, 7th or 8th grade students can engage 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 number that c

Merry Christmas! Are you working with on equations that involve combining like terms with your student(s)? If so, here is an engaging 6th, 7th and 8th grade math activity that your students can do to get some practice with such problems. 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 knowledge of these problems in order to figure out each puzzle. - There are

Happy Halloween! Are working on solving proportions with your students? Here is a fun activity you could do with your 6th, 7th and 8th grade math students to make these equations fun. Students will first solve the 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 for practice the fun is still the same. How to

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

Merry Christmas! Are you working with variable equations with your student(s)? Are they on both sides of the equal sign? If so, here is an engaging activity that your 7th/8th grade math 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 th

Are you working on complex proportions with your student(s)? If so, here is an intriguing math activity that your 7th, 8th or 9th grade students can engage 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 number tha

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

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

Merry Christmas! Are working on equations that involve combining like terms with your students? Here is a fun activity you could do with your 6th, 7th and 8th grade grade math students to make it 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 ce

Happy Thanksgiving! 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

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 Valentine's Day! Are you working with on equations that involve combining like terms with your student(s)? If so, here is an engaging 6th, 7th and 8th grade math activity that your students can do to get some practice with such problems. 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 knowledge of these problems in order to figure out each puzzle. - The