Middle School Algebra Activities

Star Wars Day - May the Fourth Be With You - themed Adding and Subtracting Integers Maze Worksheets - May the Fourth be with you as your students enjoy Star Wars Day with fun addition and subtraction of integers worksheets! Students love these Star Wars Day themed MAZE worksheets, they are perfect for your May the Fourth Be With You festivities! PERFECT for your FAST FINISHERS!

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Hands on introduction to variables:

Students are more invested when they can move, even a little bit. This activity has students organizing cards into two categories: variable and no variable. They will recognize that letters are used for terms in expressions that are unknown.

Teachers can use these cards in a variety of ways. I have put Velcro on the back of the card and made posters with Velcro labelled "variable" and "no variable". Students in teams raced to place their cards on the correct poster. A super fun activity to introduce variables.

What's included:

• Instructions.
• Category title cards.
• 14 expression cards.

Why is this product useful:

• Can be used in a variety of ways.
• Easy prep for the teacher.
• Great introduction to recognition of variables.

Students will love this Jeopardy-like review game to review all 5th Grade Operations and Algebraic Thinking standards. Questions focus on solving expressions, writing expressions, equivalent expressions, analyzing patterns, mixed review, and key vocabulary words. Points range from 100 - 500, which reflect the increase in difficulty throughout each category.

**FULLY EDITABLE** While the game is complete, it is also editable in PowerPoint, making it easy to add questions or change the level of difficulty based on your students' needs.

The game includes 30 high quality questions - 6 categories with 5 questions each ranging in
difficulty from basic review (100) to challenging (500)

⭐Solve Expressions: these questions require students to solve equations using the order of operations. All expressions are straightforward whole numbers, except the 500 point question, which has fractions.

⭐Write Expressions: this category asks students to write expressions from phrases such as "nine more than six" and then increases in difficulty to writing an expression to match a real-world problem.

⭐Equivalent Expressions: students are asked about whether or not expressions are equivalent based on the order of operations, use of parentheses and different ways to display division symbols.

⭐Analyze Patterns: these questions involve continuing a pattern such as "add 8" and continue on to questions matching real-world situations. Some questions require reading and/or using a table or the coordinate plane.

⭐Mixed Review: students are asked computation problems to review adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing, as well as questions involving place value.

⭐Vocabulary: this section asks about parentheses, expressions, evaluating, x and y coordinates, and corresponding terms.

Looking for other 5th Grade Math Resources?
Check out these other review games:
⚡ 5th Grade All Standards Review Game - Perfect for the end of the year
⚡5th Grade Place Value and Decimals Review Game

⚡5th Grade Geometry Review Game
⚡5th Grade Fractions Review Game

⚡⚡Or these FULL YEAR 5th GRADE GUIDED MATH NOTES

Classmate Bingo is the same as HUMAN BINGO but with a twist! A perfect game for math class of upper elementary, middle school, or high school.

It is an easy-to-play game, no prep needed, just print it and play! Available in colored activity sheets and in black & white!

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OTHER BACK-TO-SCHOOL PRODUCTS:

• ALL ABOUT ME K and Grade 1
• ALL ABOUT ME Grades 2-3
• ALL ABOUT ME Grades 4-5
• ALL ABOUT ME Grades 6 - 8
• MATH ABOUT ME
• HUMAN BINGO with a twist
• WORD SEARCH
• WOULD YOU RATHER
• BACK-TO-SCHOOL Taboo Presentation
• BACK-TO-SCHOOL Taboo Cards
• CLASSROOM RULES POSTERS
• MOTIVATIONAL MATH QUOTES POSTERS with activity sheets

More fun games for your Math Classes:

Oops! Algebra Edition

Oops! Geometry Edition

Oops! Precalculus Edition

Oops! Calculus Edition

Oops! Classic Edition

Oops! Back-to-School Edition, and more.

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Do you need a lesson on Combining Like Terms? This no prep, print and go set is a great way to introduce this skill or for remediation. Step into the world of algebraic mastery with this Combining Like Terms Notes and 3 Practice Sheets set, meticulously designed to empower students with the skills needed to conquer algebraic expressions. Whether you're an educator seeking to enrich your lesson plans or a student eager to strengthen your algebraic prowess, this package is your ultimate companion.

Our comprehensive notes offer a thorough exploration of the concept of combining like terms, breaking down complex ideas into digestible nuggets of knowledge. From defining what constitutes 'like' terms to providing step-by-step guidance on how to combine expressions, our notes ensure that every student grasps the fundamentals with confidence.

With three distinct practice sheets, students can hone their skills at their own pace, gradually building mastery through repetition and reinforcement. These modified versions of the practice sheets cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring accessibility for all.

Included is a Bonus Maze for those craving an extra challenge. This engaging activity not only reinforces the concept of combining like terms but also injects an element of fun into the learning process.

Whether used in the classroom or for independent study, our Combining Like Terms Notes and Practice Sheets set equips students with the tools they need to excel in algebra. From unraveling the mysteries of like terms to navigating complex expressions, this resource is your ticket to algebraic success.

Included:

Combining Like Terms Notes and 3 Practice Sheets (Modified Versions Included

Answer Key

Bonus Maze with Answer Key

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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

Disclaimer:

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

In this activity, students will have 15 problems with integer answers. They will practice solely one-step addition and subtraction questions, with varying set-ups and variables. There is room to show work!

This is a great resource for independent practice, catch-up, or to assign with a substitute.

Please check the preview to see ALL 15 questions so you can determine the suitability for your classroom!

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Bring real-world context to exponential functions with this engaging activity focused on conservation efforts for Australia’s endangered koala population! This resource helps students:

• Key Skills: Write exponential equations in the form y=a(1+r)^t and use them to make future predictions.
• Real-World Connection: Explore exponential growth and decay through the lens of environmental conservation.
• Classroom Ready: Perfect for Algebra 1 or any class studying exponential functions.

This activity combines math and real-world problem-solving, offering students a meaningful and relevant application of exponential functions!

A very interesting piece of the Real-Life Math puzzle that is the ultimate activity!

The Distributive Property and Multiplying Positive and Negative Integers and Variable Expressions are part and parcel of any Pre-Algebra course. These skills are very important when doing the Extended Euclidean Algorithm - if you make sign mistakes, you will be frustrated and you will have to do things over. The value of carefully writing out your mathematics is really illustrated with the Extended Euclidean Algorithm.

This product includes a FREE classroom poster, a FREE Google Form quiz (and a FREE PDF-version of the quiz) and a FREE key to the task.

The task, (with key), will involve...

Determining the GCD and expressing this GCD as a linear combination of the two integers.

Doing the distributive property over and over until you are very fluent with it.

Multiplying positive and negative integers faultlessly.

The extended Euclidean Algorithm is a central part of the RSA Public Key Cryptosystem and mathematicians, programmers and students who encrypt data will use it all the time.

It is important that students know (and that teachers always remind them) when they are busy with these topics, that they are learning fundamental mathematics needed to encrypt data and secret messages.

You might also want to look at the Bundle for all the Math for the RSA Cryptosystem!

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What’s in this pack?

This pack contains a set of 8 questions on the subject of Algebra free of charge to give you a sample of our task cards. The questions in this pack are unique to our main task card bundle, which can be purchased here.

The questions include simple real life situations, nth term questions and sequences, working with simple algebraic equations, and geometry related questions. The cards introduce the idea that algebra has a function in the real world, providing a strong base for the continued learning of Algebra.

Each question is differentiated in 4 ways across 4 cards. The easiest are the Red Questions and then the Yellow. The Green cards offer a little more challenge by asking additional questions, and finally the Challenge cards are designed to push the most able.

*4 Levels of Differentiation

*Red, Yellow, Green & Challenge

The algebra behind those 'Think of a number tricks' where the answer is always the same or the calculations come back to the number they were thinking of.

• Power point with a two examples of these along with the algebra behind these
• Worksheet using a numerical example and algebraic expressions with solutions included

LICENSING TERMS: This purchase includes a license for one teacher only for personal use in their classroom. Licenses are non-transferable, meaning they cannot be passed from one teacher to another. No part of this resource is to be shared with colleagues or used by an entire grade level, school, or district without purchasing the proper number of licenses.

COPYRIGHT TERMS: This resource may not be uploaded to the internet in any form, including classroom/personal websites or network drives, unless the site is password protected and can only be accessed by students.

Level Ups are a fun way for your students to practice or review graphing linear functions in both slope-intercept form and standard form. Aligned to the common core standards, this Level Ups activity includes 5 differentiated tasks that increase in rigor. The task cards begin with pre-requisite skills involving proportional relationships and the basics of slope and y-intercept, then "level up" all the way to creating an appropriately scaled graph for a given linear function scenario.

Students start at level zero and work their way up to level 4, giving them accurate feedback on what they have mastered, and what they still need to work on. This lesson works as a great way to review what is and is not a function, or as preparation for an upcoming assessment.

This activity includes:

• Suggested activity instructions (based on how I run this in my classroom).
• Five levels with 6 - 8 questions each.
• The final level includes 2 word problems where students must scale their own graph based on the domain and range of the scenario.
• Complete answer keys for each level.

My students love "Level Up Day" in my own classroom, and the activity works great as independent practice, a pairs activity, or even group work. I also use this when I need a majority of students working independently while I pull a small group for intervention.

If you enjoy this activity, please check out my other Level Up products, or my Team Target Review series, which encourages group work and rich math discussion.

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This Pdf+Png file Halloween themed cut and paste , it's a nice way to help kids learning math

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Celebrate Your halloween with your kids (students) and these cut and paste worksheets.

Multiply your math prowess with this game-changing Multi-Digit Multiplication Bundle! Conquer essential skills and unlock a world of mathematical possibilities.

• 1 digit by 1 digit, 2 digit by 1 digit, 2 digit by 2 digit
• 3 digit by 1 digit, 3 digit by 2 digit, 3 digit by 3 digit
• Systematic practice to build fluency and problem-solving abilities
• Perfect for 2rd-6th graders, homeschoolers, and math tutors

Mastering multi-digit multiplication is a crucial stepping stone to mathematical success. This comprehensive bundle provides the tools and strategies needed to tackle even the most complex multiplication challenges with confidence. Through targeted practice, learners will develop the skills to excel in their studies and future math-intensive pursuits.

Whether you're a parent looking to support your child's math journey, a teacher seeking comprehensive resources, or a student determined to overcome multiplication roadblocks, the Multi Digit Multiplication Bundle is your secret weapon. Prepare to watch your math skills soar and open the door to a future filled with endless opportunities.

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If you have any issues with this resource, please email me directly at kidsteachingzone@gmail.com. I'll be happy to try to help you!

This resource includes:

• 8 Different Printable Worksheets with total of 494 Pages
• 1 Digit by 1 Digit, 2 Digit by 1 Digit, 2 Digit by 2 Digit, 3 Digit by 1 Digit,3 Digit by 2 Digit & 3 Digit by 3 Digit
• Printable PDF File
• Answer Keys

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Connect is a math-based card game that engages students. They can practice any math skill and have fun in this fast-paced environment. Students use flashcard-like playing cards and math symbols to match each other's cards. When there is a match, both players shout out the answer to the shown equation, and the fastest player wins!

The catch is, there could be multiple matches in a round when the top cards are taken off, creating a chain reaction of fun!

The best part is, you can edit the cards using Google Slides to fit any of your needs! This game can be used for ANY skill. Currently, the game is set up for solving trinomials when a = 1, but you can replace equations as you see fit. It's easy change the cards to addition, fractions, percent, solving equations, factoring, etc.

Even though the game is designed for math, you could switch the game from math equations to sight words, rhyming words, description words, science words, important dates in history, etc. The cards are editable!

Contents:

* 90 cards (6 sheets)

-80 EDITABLE equation cards

-10 Connect cards

-6 blank cards

* Instruction Manual with complete gameplay description

Helpful hint: Printing out the sheets on cardstock or laminating the cards will help make them last longer.

Thanks for checking us out! Check back for more games from Howlin' Husky Math Games!

✨Unlock the Fun in Learning Finding the Slope of a Line Given a Graph!✨

Engage your students with an exciting kinesthetic activity designed specifically for mastering finding the slope of a line given a graph! With 17 interactive stations, this engaging learning activity will get your students moving and thinking critically.

How It Works:

• Start with a Student Sheet: Each student receives a scavenger hunt sheet to track their progress. Students may select where to begin, or you may assign them to a particular station.
• Solve and Record: At each poster, students solve the challenge problem at the bottom of the poster, record their answer on the student recording sheet, and find their next destination based on their answer.
• Explore and Discover: Once students find their answer, they are going to “sprint” (or walk calmly ☺) to the poster with their answer at the top of it.
• Collaborate and Compete: As they sprint (or walk calmly) to new stations, they can work cooperatively while reinforcing key concepts.

Why Choose Our Scavenger Hunt?

✅Promotes Active Learning: Keeps students engaged through movement

and collaboration.

✅Reinforces Key Skills: Focuses on understanding finding the slope of a line
given a graph in a fun, interactive way.

✅Flexible Setup: Perfect for any classroom environment—adaptable to your
teaching style!

✅Print & Go Resource: Simply print and post the stations randomly around
the activity space. Easy.

Ready to transform your lessons? Don’t miss out on this highly engaging learning experience!

✨Happy Teaching!✨

Check out these other Scavenger Hunt activities:

SCAVENGER HUNT Linear Inequalities

SCAVENGER HUNT Linear Equations and Inequalities

SCAVENGER HUNT Direct and Inverse Variation

SCAVENGER HUNT One-step Inequalities

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For this activity, your students/children will plot 12 ordered pairs within the 4 quadrant coordinate plane grid. Each ordered pair has a colored circle that the student will drag to the correct place on the grid.

Included in this resource:

1. one student/child activity

2. one teacher/parent answer key

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Enhance your students' understanding of factoring polynomials with these 40 engaging task cards! Designed for grades 8-11, these cards cover a variety of factoring techniques, including factoring quadratics, difference of squares, and grouping. Perfect for classroom activities, small group work, or independent practice!

What's Included:

• 40 Task Cards: featuring a range of polynomial expressions to factor
• student worksheet : for students to provide their answers.
• Answer Key: A detailed answer key for all task cards, including step-by-step calculations.

Solving One-Step Equations Activity | Self-Checking Picture Reveal | Grades 5th 6th 7th

Make math fun with this Solving One Step Equations Activity featuring a self-checking picture reveal. Designed for 5th-7th grades (primarily used in 6th grade), students solve 20 one-step equations in a Google Sheet. As they enter correct answers, parts of a hidden picture are revealed, motivating them to solve more equations. A built-in self-checking system highlights correct answers in green and incorrect ones in red, encouraging independent learning. The resource also includes an answer key for easy grading. Perfect for reinforcing equation-solving skills in an engaging and interactive way!

Grade 7 math covers some introductory concepts such as algebra, fractions, decimals, percentages, integers, angles, equations, and introduction to probability. These concepts are in fact the basics of all math concepts that they are going to learn in their future years. Gaining a deep understanding of these concepts builds a very strong foundation for their math knowledge. Thus, it is important to have the entire year 7 math curriculum in hand.

Algebra is introduced in Grade 7 where the child starts to see variables and use them to represent different scenarios of real life. Also, they are made to solve simple equations in algebra with a few steps.

The Grade 7 math is aligned with the following concepts:

· Numbers and Fractions

· Lines and Angles

· Ratios and Percentages

· Triangles and Quadrilaterals

· Areas and Perimeters of 2D shapes

· Expressions and Simple Equations

50 intriguing math puzzles are included in this printable worksheet, along with their answers. The activities will help your Grade 7 students practice math in a fun way.