8th Grade Order of Operations Games

LESSON: ONE_STEP EQUATIONS PUZZLE GAME

GRADE LEVEL: MIDDLE SCHOOL

TIME FRAME: 1 HOUR

OBJECTIVE:

o The learner will work to solve one-step equations with rational numbers.

o The learner will solve equations that include decimals fractions, to solve for x.

MATERIALS:

o Scissors

o Zip lock bags

o Construction paper and glue

o Optional: lamination for storage and reuse. If you choose this, construction paper and glue will not be needed, as they will not glue the pieces to construction paper.

o Print out of puzzle for the instructor as an answer sheet.

PREPARATION:

Students will be working in pairs to complete the equations puzzle, which requires students to solve one-step equations with rational number. Place students in teams of two. Duplicate enough copies for each team to have one puzzle. Cut out the puzzle pieces and place them into a Ziplock bag.

Optional: You may laminate the puzzle pieces for reuse if you choose to keep the pieces to use one year to the next. However, you will not need construction paper and glue if lamination is chosen.

INTRODUCTION: (20 minutes)

Ask students what constitutes an equation.

Answer: An equation says that two things are equal, and may contain two or more

variables.

Ask students what constitute a rational number.

Answer: A number that you can put into fraction such a decimal, fraction, percent or

whole number.

Review how to work through a one-step equation using the following equations:

• 5x=80 Answer (16)

• x+-20=17 Answer: (37)

• x-(-10)=-10 Answer: (-20)

• x-4 1/3=2 2/3 Answer: (7)

HELPFUL VIDEO: (10 minutes)

Helpful Youtube video links included.

TEAM ACTIVITY: (30 minutes)

Provide each team with a puzzle in a Ziplock bag. Provide students 15-30 minutes to solve the equations and place the puzzle together. You may even encourage a competition to see which groups can complete the puzzle first providing prizes to first place, second place, and third place. Once they have the puzzle completed, have them glue it to a piece of construction paper if you have not chosen to laminate the game pieces for reuse.

CLOSURE / EVALUATION: (20 minutes)

Using an overhead projector or smart board projector that will display the puzzle pieces, work with the class to solve the puzzle. Students will check their answers.

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY/HOMEWORK

Give students a blank chart and allow them to create a puzzle for that they can give to another group/student to complete. Make sure the student keeps a copy of the puzzle to act as the answer sheet.

TEACHER’S ANSWER SHEET

Each puzzle has the answers in itself before being cut into puzzle pieces. The equations on the outer edges of the puzzle will not have answers to match. This makes the puzzle more challenging

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One purchase is for the use of one teacher. If additional teachers would like to use this product, please purchase additional licenses.

This pack contains FIVE different printable card games at discount. High quality, professionally designed pages of learning material put together by a successful Home Tutor and professional Graphic Designer.

The pack contains the following games:

• Rearranging Race | card game to practice rearranging equations

• Operations Rummy | advanced card game to practice the order of operations

• Calculation Switch! | card game for the practice of spontaneous positive integer calculation

• Negative Switch! | card game for the practice of negative and positive integer calculation

• Fraction Fishing & Solitaire | card game to practice the recognition of equivalent fractions

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Let your 6th-grade students practice while having fun with this engaging, no-prep, and self-checking order of operations mystery picture activity.

This pixel art activity will be a great way to review your lesson.

Students will solve 20 expressions with parentheses and no exponents.

As they correctly answer the questions a mystery picture will be revealed.

It includes 20 expressions with parentheses and no exponents.

All answers are positive integers.

Perfect for:

• practicing,
• homework,
• reviewing material,
• an emergency substitute lesson plan!

Since this activity is online (interactive pages) there is very little prep; just provide the link, and off they go! There are no locks to configure or clues to hide—everything you need is online. No Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams logins are necessary.

Due to the Terms of Use of the font/clip artists and stock photo websites I purchased from, this product is not editable. Thank you for understanding.

Did you know...

• You can earn credits for future TeachShare purchases by leaving feedback on resources you purchase
• Your satisfaction is my #1 priority! If you encounter any issues with this resource, please contact me so I can resolve any concerns. I proofread carefully and strive to provide you with quality resources, but occasionally one gets by!

Please feel free to contact me anytime!

Email: infomatemaths@gmail.com

Copyright © 2024 Matemaths

All rights reserved by the author.

Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Not for public display.

Practice Order of Operations with positive and negative numbers in a fun and meaningful way.

Students follow a trail of the order of operation problems that have positive and negative integers. The correct answers lead you to the next problem, but an incorrect answer will make you backtrack!!

This fun activity gets students up and moving AND gives instant feedback! No more practicing a whole page of work incorrectly!

Students practice working with integers and solving problems with the correct order of operations!

Need an Activity That Does Not Include Negative Numbers?

Order Of Operations Problem Trail.

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Scientific Notation Problem Trail.

Long Division Color By Answer.

Exponents Interactive Notebook Page.

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A card game based on the traditional game of Rummy, where normal cards are exchanged for cards that feature calculations which challenge a player's knowledge of the order of operations There are 52 cards, 4 suits, 13 cards per suit as per a normal game of rummy. A working-out sheet is provided and intended for every student, so they can find solutions to each calculation as the game is played. We also have Algebra Rummy and Quadratic Rummy which are available to view in our TeachShare store. This card game is available as a Bundle with 4 other games. FIVE card games for the price of THREE. Click here to see the Bundle. You may also like: Order of Operations Battle Card Game Arithmetic Dominoes Arithmetic with Negative Numbers Bingo If you have any comments or suggestions, and to stay updated please follow us or take a look at our Facebook Page Please click here to visit our website for more information about LittleStreams

Need an engaging, no prep after winter break activity? Your students will love this Order of Operations interactive digital escape room.

This activity is designed to work on laptops, tablets, or smartphones.

Your students will “visit” four different cities: New York, Paris, Rome and Tokyo.

In order to travel from one city to another, they will have to solve expressions using Order of Operations.

There are 40 expressions, with parentheses and no exponent.

After completing each game, they will find a link that will take them to another location.

A printable version of the questions is also included.

Since this escape room is online (interactive pages) there is very little prep; just duplicate the student answer sheet, provide the link, and off they go! There are no locks to configure or clues to hide—everything you need is online. No Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams logins are necessary.

If your students need to complete it on different days, they just have to save the address at the top of the page and they will start back right where they left off.

You can use it as:

★ additional materials for remediation

★ a reward or “Fun Friday” activity

★ before the busy holiday break

★ an emergency sub lesson plan

Due to the Terms of Use of the font/clip artists and stock photo websites that I have purchased from, this product is not editable. Thank you for understanding.

Did you know...

• You can earn credits for future TeachShare purchases by leaving feedback on resources you purchase?
• Your satisfaction is my #1 priority! If you encounter any issues with this resource, please contact me so I can resolve any concerns. I proofread carefully and strive to provide you with quality resources, but occasionally one gets by!

Please feel free to contact me anytime!

Email: infomatemaths@gmail.com

Copyright © 2024 Matemaths

All rights reserved by the author.

Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Not for public display.

Middle School Math Problem Trail Bundle

Very Popular Problem Trails- Now Bundled For Big Savings

These fun, engaging activities make math practice fun! Students follow a trail of math problems around the room. Correct answers lead them down the correct path, incorrect answers cause them to backtrack! My students LOVE these activities.

6 Problem Trails- great for practice and review!

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More Resources From Kile's Classroom

• Middle School Math Skills Review- Reference Sheet - Study Guide and Test Prep
• Dividing Integers One Digit Divisor Positive Negative Numbers Color By Answer
• Multiply Divide Integers Word Problems Color By Answer / Color By Number
• Integer Operations Partner Bundle- Same Answer Different Problem Integers
• Pythagorean Theorem / Triangles Problem Trail- Add Movement to Your Math Lesson

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Engage your 6th graders with this fun, fall-themed pixel art activity focused on mastering the order of operations with decimals!

This Order of Operations with Decimals Pixel Art resource combines digital and printable formats, making it versatile and perfect for in-class or remote learning. Designed for 6th-grade students, this activity includes 20 self-checking questions on decimal operations.

With no parentheses or exponents involved, this resource simplifies focus on core decimal operations, helping students build confidence and accuracy.

Key Features:

• No Prep & Self-Checking: The digital format is self-checking, allowing students to work independently at their own pace, while the autosave feature ensures their progress is saved automatically.
• Printable Task Cards & Solutions: Includes both a digital activity and printable task cards with solutions, giving you flexibility for individual, pair, or group work.
• Fall Theme Pixel Art Reveal: Each correct answer unlocks part of a fun, autumn-inspired pixel art image, adding a creative twist that keeps students engaged and motivated.
• Perfect for Practice or Review: Use this resource as a daily warm-up, independent practice, or review activity to reinforce decimal operations skills.

What’s Included:

• 20 digital questions focusing on order of operations with decimals
• Printable task cards and answer key for hands-on practice
• Self-checking & autosave in the digital version for smooth, independent student use

Bring the season into your classroom and make learning decimals a breeze! With no prep, instant feedback, and fun visuals, this fall-themed activity is ideal for reinforcing essential math skills in an interactive and engaging way.

Why You’ll Love This Resource: Teachers will appreciate the structured format, solutions, and built-in self-checking feature, which helps manage the classroom effectively while ensuring students remain focused. The activity is designed so kids can progress at their own pace, making it suitable for differentiated learning.

Since this activity is online (interactive pages) there is very little prep; just provide the link, and off they go! There are no locks to configure or clues to hide—everything you need is online. No Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams logins are necessary.

Due to the Terms of Use of the font/clip artists and stock photo websites I purchased from, this product is not editable. Thank you for understanding.

Did you know...

• You can earn credits for future TeachShare purchases by leaving feedback on resources you purchase
• Your satisfaction is my #1 priority! If you encounter any issues with this resource, please contact me so I can resolve any concerns. I proofread carefully and strive to provide you with quality resources, but occasionally one gets by!

Please feel free to contact me anytime!

Email: infomatemaths@gmail.com

Copyright © 2024 Matemaths

All rights reserved by the author.

Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Not for public display.

Let your 6th-grade students practice while having fun with this engaging, no-prep, and self-checking order of operations mystery picture activity.

This pixel art activity will be a great way to review your lesson.

Students will solve 20 expressions with parentheses and no exponents.

As they correctly answer the questions a mystery picture will be revealed.

It includes 20 expressions with parentheses and no exponents.

All answers are positive integers.

Perfect for:

• practicing,
• homework,
• reviewing material,
• an emergency substitute lesson plan!

Since this activity is online (interactive pages) there is very little prep; just provide the link, and off they go! There are no locks to configure or clues to hide—everything you need is online. No Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams logins are necessary.

Due to the Terms of Use of the font/clip artists and stock photo websites I purchased from, this product is not editable. Thank you for understanding.

Did you know...

• You can earn credits for future TeachShare purchases by leaving feedback on resources you purchase
• Your satisfaction is my #1 priority! If you encounter any issues with this resource, please contact me so I can resolve any concerns. I proofread carefully and strive to provide you with quality resources, but occasionally one gets by!

Please feel free to contact me anytime!

Email: infomatemaths@gmail.com

Copyright © 2024 Matemaths

All rights reserved by the author.

Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Not for public display.

Let your 6th-grade students practice while having fun with this engaging, no-prep, and self-checking order of operations mystery picture activity.

This pixel art activity will be a great way to review your lesson.

Students will solve 20 expressions with parentheses and no exponents.

As they correctly answer the questions a mystery picture will be revealed.

It includes 20 expressions with parentheses and no exponents.

All answers are positive integers.

Perfect for:

• practicing,
• homework,
• reviewing material,
• an emergency substitute lesson plan!

Since this activity is online (interactive pages) there is very little prep; just provide the link, and off they go! There are no locks to configure or clues to hide—everything you need is online. No Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams logins are necessary.

Due to the Terms of Use of the font/clip artists and stock photo websites I purchased from, this product is not editable. Thank you for understanding.

Did you know...

• You can earn credits for future TeachShare purchases by leaving feedback on resources you purchase
• Your satisfaction is my #1 priority! If you encounter any issues with this resource, please contact me so I can resolve any concerns. I proofread carefully and strive to provide you with quality resources, but occasionally one gets by!

Please feel free to contact me anytime!

Email: infomatemaths@gmail.com

Copyright © 2024 Matemaths

All rights reserved by the author.

Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Not for public display.

Let your 6th-grade students practice while having fun with this engaging, no-prep, and self-checking order of operations mystery picture activity.

This pixel art activity will be a great way to review your lesson.

Students will solve 20 expressions with parentheses and no exponents.

As they correctly answer the questions a mystery picture will be revealed.

It includes 20 expressions with parentheses and no exponents.

All answers are positive integers.

Perfect for:

• practicing,
• homework,
• reviewing material,
• an emergency substitute lesson plan!

Since this activity is online (interactive pages) there is very little prep; just provide the link, and off they go! There are no locks to configure or clues to hide—everything you need is online. No Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams logins are necessary.

Due to the Terms of Use of the font/clip artists and stock photo websites I purchased from, this product is not editable. Thank you for understanding.

Did you know...

• You can earn credits for future TeachShare purchases by leaving feedback on resources you purchase
• Your satisfaction is my #1 priority! If you encounter any issues with this resource, please contact me so I can resolve any concerns. I proofread carefully and strive to provide you with quality resources, but occasionally one gets by!

Please feel free to contact me anytime!

Email: infomatemaths@gmail.com

Copyright © 2024 Matemaths

All rights reserved by the author.

Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Not for public display.

Need an engaging, no prep after winter break activity? Your students will love this Order of Operations interactive digital escape room.

This activity is designed to work on laptops, tablets, or smartphones.

Your students will “visit” four different cities: New York, Paris, Rome and Tokyo.

In order to travel from one city to another, they will have to solve expressions using Order of Operations.

There are 40 expressions, with parentheses and no exponent.

After completing each game, they will find a link that will take them to another location.

A printable version of the questions is also included.

Since this escape room is online (interactive pages) there is very little prep; just duplicate the student answer sheet, provide the link, and off they go! There are no locks to configure or clues to hide—everything you need is online. No Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams logins are necessary.

If your students need to complete it on different days, they just have to save the address at the top of the page and they will start back right where they left off.

You can use it as:

★ additional materials for remediation

★ a reward or “Fun Friday” activity

★ before the busy holiday break

★ an emergency sub lesson plan

Due to the Terms of Use of the font/clip artists and stock photo websites that I have purchased from, this product is not editable. Thank you for understanding.

Did you know...

• You can earn credits for future TeachShare purchases by leaving feedback on resources you purchase?
• Your satisfaction is my #1 priority! If you encounter any issues with this resource, please contact me so I can resolve any concerns. I proofread carefully and strive to provide you with quality resources, but occasionally one gets by!

Please feel free to contact me anytime!

Email: infomatemaths@gmail.com

Copyright © 2024 Matemaths

All rights reserved by the author.

Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Not for public display.

Let your 6th-grade students practice while having fun with this engaging, no-prep, and self-checking order of operations mystery picture activity.

This pixel art activity will be a great way to review your lesson.

Students will solve 20 expressions with parentheses and no exponents.

As they correctly answer the questions a mystery picture will be revealed.

It includes 20 expressions with parentheses and no exponents.

All answers are positive integers.

Perfect for:

• practicing,
• homework,
• reviewing material,
• an emergency substitute lesson plan!

Since this activity is online (interactive pages) there is very little prep; just provide the link, and off they go! There are no locks to configure or clues to hide—everything you need is online. No Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams logins are necessary.

Due to the Terms of Use of the font/clip artists and stock photo websites I purchased from, this product is not editable. Thank you for understanding.

Did you know...

• You can earn credits for future TeachShare purchases by leaving feedback on resources you purchase
• Your satisfaction is my #1 priority! If you encounter any issues with this resource, please contact me so I can resolve any concerns. I proofread carefully and strive to provide you with quality resources, but occasionally one gets by!

Please feel free to contact me anytime!

Email: infomatemaths@gmail.com

Copyright © 2023 Matemaths

All rights reserved by the author.

Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Not for public display.