Middle School Arithmetic Activities

Engage your students with this fun and interactive mystery-solving activity while reinforcing key algebra skills! In this activity, students work through 18 evaluating expressions problems to uncover clues and solve a mystery.

How It Works:

• Students solve each problem, then find their answer on the Who, Where, When sheet.
• As they match each correct answer, they’ll cross off boxes.
• The final three boxes that remain uncrossed will reveal who committed the mystery, where it happened, and when it occurred!

This hands-on approach helps students practice evaluating expressions in an engaging, puzzle-like format. It’s perfect for review, homework, or an in-class activity.

What’s Included:

• 18 evaluating expressions problems:
• Who, Where, When mystery sheet to guide students through solving the puzzle.
• Modified guided version for differentiated instruction, helping all students succeed.
• Answer Key

Students will love the challenge of solving both the math and the mystery!

Introducing our Multiplication Chart Printable - Color and Blank - Practice Times Tables (1-12)! This versatile and engaging product is perfect for students to practice and master their multiplication tables.

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• Colorful Multiplication Charts: These charts are designed with vibrant colors to help students visually differentiate and memorize the multiplication facts.
• Blank Multiplication Charts: Allow students to fill in the blanks themselves, reinforcing their learning and aiding in memorization.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Includes times tables from 1 to 12, providing a complete tool for multiplication practice.
• High-Quality Printable: Available in high-resolution JPG format, ensuring clear and crisp prints.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom activities, homeschooling, or extra practice at home.

Empower your students with the confidence to tackle multiplication with ease using our practical and visually appealing multiplication charts!

By popular demand, here is the Bundle of the Task and the Tutorial for the Fractions and decimals functions on the TI-30XIIS Calculator!

Independent work by students – no prep needed by teacher. Just print a copy of the tutorial and task for each student and watch them learn how to use their calculators well.

With the TUTORIAL and the TASK handy, students are fully prepared. So, watch them be able to ...

1. Round any decimal to the required number of decimals.

2. Change the rounding of numbers between 0 and 9 decimal places.

3. Complete task cards, tests, examinations and other assessments correctly when you give instructions about rounding.

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This calculator tutorial and task series addresses the challenge of a classroom full of students who have a variety of different calculators. The series contains eight of the most popular calculators used in US Middle Schools.

TI-30Xa, TI-30XIIS, TI-30XS Multiview, TI 34 Multiview, TI-36X Pro, Casio fx-300ES Plus, Casio fx-300MS Plus, Casio fx-300MS

Round your answer to the nearest whole number, Round your answer to the nearest tenth, Round your answer to the nearest hundredth, Round your answer to the nearest thousandths, Round your answer to one decimal place, Round your answer to two decimal places, Round your answer to three decimal places, Use pi to one decimal place, Use pi to two decimal places, Use pi to three decimal places, the digits of pi. 22/7, 3.141592, Assessment, Teacher Assessment, Formative Assessment, Summative Assessment, Peer Assessment, Self Assessment

When should students use a calculator in mathematics? When fluency with mathematical procedures without the help of a calculator are well established, students should be able to use calculators with more complex mathematical problems, real-life applications and calculations involving very large and small numbers.

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These KaBoom cards are a fun way to practice finding the long multiplication, short division (bus stop method) and long division with differentiation built in. Players choose whether they want to choose an easier question (red), but will receive less points for their correct answer, or risk a more challenging question (green) and gain greater rewards.

The red cards consist of questions involving multiplying two and three digit numbers by a one digit number, and using the bus stop method of division. The Yellow Cards of questions which include multiplying a two digit number by a two digit number, and harder division questions including involving decimals. The Green Card consists of multiplying and dividing by decimal numbers and the need to use long division.

Begin by laying all the cards out face down (so you see only the number of points they are worth). Players take turns to select a card, either red, yellow or green. The difficulty of the question will increase. They may also pick up either steal, giving them a chance to steal from any other player, shield, which protects them from the next KaBoom, and KaBoom cards which means you lose all your collected points so far.

Play as a whole class in teams, or print multiple copies as play around the table. If students get the answer incorrect, or they need some help, use your judgement as to whether you will allow them another guess or not. Questions answered incorrectly go in the ‘house’ pile, along with any cards lost in a KaBoom. At the end of the game, add up the ‘house’ pile. The winner is the player or team with the highest points (including any shield cards that have been unused). The house can win.

Included are two copies of the game; one designed for a duouble sided printer and one designed for single sided printing where you need to turn over the pages yourself to print double sided.

Full instructions are included as are answers.

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-Cut out cards and place them around the room or hallway.

-Give each student a recording sheet and assign them a starting problem.

-Each answer leads to the next card, and students will end up in the same place they started upon completion of the loop.

-An active way to get some extra multiplication practice in!

-Self-correcting!

-Includes 12 problem cards, one student worksheet, and an answer key

"The Answers Are..." is a great Non-Curricular Thinking Task your secondary math students can all access, no matter their skill level. Each task card gives a number bank with 10 integers and 5 target answers your students must create. Using each number in the bank only one time each, students work in random teams of three to create all 5 expressions by adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. It's more challenging than you might think!

If you are implementing Building Thinking Classrooms this year, "The Answers Are..." is a great thinking task to do with your students at your Vertical Whiteboard stations during the first week of school. Once they solve one of the puzzles, they will keep coming back for more.

This lesson includes the following:

• 10 Different Task Cards using Integers
• Solutions for each Task Card
• Complete lesson instructions and pacing
• A Free Canva Template to create your own Task Cards

This activity works great as...

• a beginning of school thinking task for grades 8 and up
• a challenging activity for your 7th grade students
• an extension activity for your 6th grade students
• a way to get your students out of their seats, standing at their whiteboards, and thinking deeply about math.

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Save lots of money while shopping using coupons. This colorful, cheerful binder organizes your coupons and makes it easier for you to find just the right coupon you are looking for while out shopping.Teach your students or children in your household the value of saving money by saving coupons. Create your own coupon binder by using baseball card holders that you can find at many dollar stores or office supply stores. You can either use a two inch or three inch binder to set it up and place all your dividers in. There are two coupon sorting sheets available. Rather than flipping through the pages in your binder to insert coupons which can take a lot of time, you can use the coupon sorting mats. Once your coupons are all sorted then you can place them in your binder. Children of all ages can help with sorting the coupons. Many kids can also help out with gathering coupons and cutting them out. Have your students write about ways they can help their family save money. there are a couple of writing prompts that you could use to have your students share ways that they can help their families save money. This does not necessarily mean just using coupons. It could mean saving money by turning off the lights when not in use, not taking long showers, or turning in cans for redemption. Some kids might write about a job they do such as a paper route, mowing the grass or shoveling snow. Some students might choose to discuss buying items on sale at the store and not demanding expensive name brand items."Older students can work on the total amount of savings from using coupons. They can also work on figuring out percentages to show how much money is saved during each shopping trip and totals for each month. If you are interested in this product please download to see a few more pictures of what you will get. This binder includes the following: coupon binder cover front page coupon binder back page coupon binder spine 2inch coupon binder spine 3 inch full page dividers include the following fruits and vegetables dairy frozen foods canned goods meats boxed foods beverages snacks personal care pet care office supplies household restaurants department stores miscellaneous two pages of sorting mats for coupons Monthly Savings Chart two pages of a Writing prompt on ways kids can help their family save money. Prompt is done on two different style writing paper to accomodate younger students and older elementary students. real life picture of the inside of my binder with directions on how to set it up. credit page This product also comes in chevron pink and gray binder covers. If you would like another chevron color scheme, please let me know and I would be happy to design one for you. Coupon Binder Chevron Pink/ Gray During these difficult economic times, it is important to save money. I hope you can save money for your own family as well as teach your children and / or students about the importance of couponing and saving money. This is a valuable lifelong lesson. You can apply this to any age level. Best Wishes! Happy Saving!!! Thanks for looking!!! Please rate this product. Did you know that you can earn points credits towards future purchases on TeachShare just by rating products? .

Unlock your child's full math potential with our comprehensive Multi-Digit Long Division Worksheets Bundle!

• Master long division step-by-step with our clear, easy-to-follow worksheets
• The bundle covers 2 digit by 1 digit, 2 digit by 2 digit, 3 digit by 1 digit and 3 digit by 2 digit
• Gain confidence and fluency in multi-digit division
• Includes a wide range of difficulty levels to challenge and engage
• Perfect for 3rd-6th grade students and homeschoolers

This bundle is a game-changer for any student struggling with long division. Our worksheets break down the process into manageable steps, allowing your child to gradually build the skills and knowledge needed to conquer even the toughest division problems. With a focus on real-world application and problem-solving, these worksheets don't just teach - they empower your child to become a math superstar.

Whether your student is preparing for an important exam or simply wants to get ahead, this bundle is an invaluable resource. Give your child the gift of math mastery and set them up for long-term success in school and beyond.

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With these helpful printable 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-grade math review worksheets, you can assist your students in practicing their math skills further. Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, measures, tell time, division, fractions, counting money, word problems, and more. These math worksheets for second grade can also be used to create a fun math game called “Mad Minute.”

These 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-grade printable math worksheets require no preparation, and an answer key is included with each math worksheet for quick review that making them ideal for teachers, homeschoolers, and parents alike. Use them for seatwork, math centers in the classroom, summer learning to prevent summer learning loss, extra practice, to increase math fluency, to start a daily math competition with friends or yourself, or as math review or quick checks!!

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These adorable and printable first-grade math reviews will help your child gain the math practice they need to become fluent in addition, subtraction and multiplication. With the help of the mad minutes math game, first graders may enjoy themselves while practicing math with these worksheets. You can practice with grade 1 math worksheets at any moment by simply printing the first-grade worksheets pdf! Also included are guidelines on how to make arithmetic homework into the entertaining game MAD MINUTES!

We are always looking for fun ways for our kids to practice math. It is so important to get a firm foundation in preparation for higher math. So we try to make math practice for grade 1 students fun so they look forward to and enjoy adding and subtracting single and double-digit numbers, and multiplication. These 1st-grade math worksheets are handy, no-prep 1st-grade worksheets! Plus, by turning these first-grade math worksheets into a fun math game, kids will be engaged as you make learning fun! Mad minutes can be done timed or untimed, and they are great for adding some extra practice.

Activities included in these worksheets:

• Basic addition within 20
• Addition (single and double-digit)
• Basic subtraction within 20
• Subtraction (single and double-digit)
• Combined subtraction and addition worksheets
• Basic Multiplication

⭐ 2nd Grade Math Test Prep Quick Review | Addition, Multiplication, Word Problems…

With these helpful printable second grade math review worksheets, you can assist your child in practicing second grade math. Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, word problems, and more. These math worksheets for second grade can also be used to create a fun math game called “mad minute.” Simply print the second grade math no prep worksheets in pdf format to get started.

These worksheets include:

• Single, double, and triple digit addition
• Single, double, and triple digit subtraction
• Borrowing / Carrying Over Numbers in Addition & Subtraction
• Simple Multiplication (1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s, 10s)
• Simple Division (1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s, 10s)
• Word Problems
• And more!

It is essential that children develop rapid math proficiency at a young age. With the help of these no prep second grade math worksheets, students can gain solid foundations for both their academic and personal lives by practicing fundamental addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. An answer key is included with each math worksheet for quick review.

⭐ 3rd Grade Math Test Prep Quick Review | Multiplication, Division, Word Problems…

Give kids the practice they need to achieve math fluency with these handy, no-prep 3rd grade math worksheets. These third-grade math minutes in pdf format come with a set of printable third-grade arithmetic problems along, and the answer key are also included. To make learning enjoyable, we utilize these third-grade math worksheets as mad minutes. There are 17 worksheets in these third-grade math minutes that cover addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, word problems, measures, tell time and more. You can start playing and learning third-grade math by just printing the math minutes!

Students in grade 3 may practice math quickly and easily with these convenient, printable math Mad Minutes, which also help them become more proficient, faster, and more accurate. These printable third-grade arithmetic worksheets can be used for review or additional practice. An alternative is to use third-grade math minutes to make review into a game! Detailed instructions are provided. These third-grade printable math worksheets require no preparation, making them ideal for homeschoolers, teachers, and parents alike. Use them for seatwork, math centers in the classroom, summer learning to prevent summer learning loss, extra practice, to increase math fluency, or to start a daily math competition with friends or yourself.

They go from easiest to most difficult so start at the beginning to figure out where your child is better to feel it is easy than too hard. Each grade 3 Math worksheet has a corresponding answer key for your convenience and because going back to correct their work helps improve accuracy.

⭐ 4th Grade Math Test Prep Quick Review | Multiplication, Division, Word Problems…

These useful 4th Grade math Worksheets can help your children gain more practice with arithmetic in the fourth grade. These fourth-grade math worksheets are printable and require no preparation, just print the pdf and get ready to practice using them as fourth-grade math worksheets or fourth-grade Mad Minutes! These fourth-grade arithmetic quick checks are ideal for math centers, summer study, and additional practice with fourth-grade math problems to help children become more fluent in the subject. All you need to do is print the math worksheets for the fourth grade, which come with answer keys!!

For our fourth-graders, we are constantly searching for entertaining ways to practice math. It is crucial that kids practice a lot in order to build a solid foundation and become fluent in math, not only for more complex math but for their entire life. In order for them to look forward to and enjoy practicing math, we aim to make it enjoyable. You can use these fourth-grade math worksheets as no-prep math exercises or as fourth-grade math mad minutes to practice a range of fourth grade math problems, including:

• Addition (including three-digit addition)
• Subtraction (including three-digit subtraction)
• Multiplication
• Division
• Fractions
• Counting money
• Word problems
• And more

They go in order of difficulty from easiest to most difficult so start at the beginning to figure out where your child is better to feel it is easy than too hard. Each grade 4 Math worksheet has a corresponding answer key for your convenience and because going back to correct their work helps improve accuracy. Regardless of whether you are a parent, teacher, or homeschooler. To help youngsters prevent summer learning loss, use these fourth-grade math worksheets in a math center as extra practice, seat work, fourth-grade math games, or summer learning.

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Now with digital worksheet to support distance learning!

This product features an engaging back to school Math Talk activity that will have your new students thinking, writing, speaking, and moving on the very first day of school. In this activity, they must choose between 6 different quotes about math from famous figures like Albert Einstein and James Newman and articulate why the quote aligns with their own perspective. Use this lesson every year to set the tone for what you expect in class; it is a great way to gain insight about your students' current attitudes toward math while getting to know one another with a higher level thinking activity. We have also recently added a digital version of the "Math Talk" worksheet to support distance learning and cut down on paper.

Product includes:

• Comprehensive Lesson Plan
• "Math Talk" Sheet for students to fill out
• 6 Corresponding "Math Quote" signs to hang up around your room
• Digital worksheet to support distance learning for use with Google Drive - newly added!
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Though this lesson plan is ideal for the first day of school, it can be used all year long without modification.

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Are you looking for an exciting way to help your 5th graders master simplifying fractions? Look no further! Our Simplifying Fractions Pixel Art Activity is the perfect blend of fun and learning, designed to keep your students engaged while they sharpen their math skills.

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✔️ Pixel Art Activity: Students will love revealing a hidden pixel art image as they simplify fractions! This interactive activity turns math practice into a game.

✔️ No Prep Needed: Say goodbye to hours of preparation. This resource is ready to use—just download, print (if needed), and assign.

✔️ Self-Checking: Each task is self-checking, allowing students to work independently at their own pace. They’ll know immediately if their answers are correct, which boosts confidence and reduces the need for constant teacher intervention.

✔️ Task Cards Included: The activity features 20 carefully crafted problems, perfect for reinforcing students' understanding of simplifying fractions.

✔️ Digital & Printable: Enjoy the flexibility of a digital or printable version. Whether your classroom is tech-savvy or traditional, this resource fits right in!

Perfect for:

• Math Centers
• Homework Assignments
• Independent Practice
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• Distance Learning

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• Grade Level: 4th 5th 6th Grade
• Total Problems: 20
• Format: Digital (Self-Checking) and Printable
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Multiplying Polynomials by Monomials Game, Strive for Five

This is an activity where students can play while practicing multiplying polynomials by monomials. The player to reach five in a row either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally wins. Two players can play.

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* Game board

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Here are FIVE fun multiplication solve and color worksheets. They include problems that are 3 digit x 2 digit. ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED. Make fact review FUN by using these great worksheets!

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Boost your students' fact fluency with these engaging and interactive flashcards!

This BUNDLE includes addition, subtraction, multiplication and division flashcards!

Self-Checking Design: Each card comes with a hidden answer, revealed only when viewed through a red magnifying glass. Students can easily check their work using any transparent red material, such as a commercially available red reader or a DIY red cellophane sheet.

Easy to Use: Print, laminate, and go!

Printing Tips: To ensure the best results, test your printer with a single page to confirm ink or toner levels before printing the full set. The included PDF offers two versions with different ink intensities—choose the one that works best with your printer.

These flashcards make mastering math facts fun and efficient!

Task Cards for 6th Grade Linear Equations including y=mx and y=x+b. Each task card includes a table, graph, equation, fill in the blank description of the situation, and a box to identify the independent and dependent variables.

Equations include additive and multiplicative situations and include a mixture of fractions, decimals and whole numbers.

All situations are carnival themed.

This is perfect for an end of unit review of linear equations in 6th grade math. Full Answer Key Included.

All graphs are in quadrant 1 only. For graphs in all 4 quadrants, check out my other resource: Writing Equations from Tables and Graphs

Saddle up for an exhilarating mathematical journey with this no prep "Kentucky Derby Riddle" solving equations activity! This engaging resource combines the excitement of the Kentucky Derby with the thrill of solving two-step equations, making math learning a memorable and enjoyable experience for students.

In this activity, students will embark on a quest to unravel the mystery behind the riddle: "What do you call a horse that can't lose the Kentucky Derby?" Through a series of carefully crafted two-step equations, students will apply their equation-solving skills to uncover the answer to this intriguing question.

But that's not all! We all understand the importance of differentiation in the classroom, which is why included is a modified version of the Kentucky Derby Riddle activity. This additional resource ensures that all students, regardless of their learning needs and abilities, can participate and enjoy the equation-solving adventure.

Key Features:

• Engaging Kentucky Derby-themed riddle that captures students' interest and curiosity.
• Practice solving two-step equations in a fun and interactive way.
• Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Promotes collaboration and active participation in the classroom.
• Modified version included for differentiated instruction and accessibility.
• Ideal for middle and high school students of all proficiency levels.

Whether used as a standalone activity, a warm-up exercise, or part of a math center rotation, our Kentucky Derby Riddle activity is guaranteed to spark enthusiasm and foster a love for equation-solving in your classroom. Watch as students race towards mathematical success while unraveling the mystery of the Kentucky Derby!

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Kentucky Derby Solving Equations Riddle (Modified Version Included)

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This step by step Rounding and Decimals TASK AND TUTORIAL BUNDLE, with images of the calculator and the relevant keys, guides students to independently become 100% comfortable with their calculator. The aim oF BOTH is DIY for students. Print BOTH, hand it to students and watch them be able to ...

1. Round any decimal to the required number of decimals.

2. Change the rounding of numbers between 0 and 9 decimal places.

3. Complete task cards, tests, examinations and other assessments correctly when you give instructions about rounding.

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This calculator tutorial and task series addresses the challenge of a classroom full of students who have a variety of different calculators. The series contains eight of the most popular calculators used in US Middle Schools.

TI-30Xa, TI-30XIIS, TI-30XS Multiview, TI 34 Multiview, TI-36X Pro, Casio fx-300ES Plus, Casio fx-300MS Plus, Casio fx-300MS

Round your answer to the nearest whole number, Round your answer to the nearest tenth, Round your answer to the nearest hundredth, Round your answer to the nearest thousandths, Round your answer to one decimal place, Round your answer to two decimal places, Round your answer to three decimal places, Use pi to one decimal place, Use pi to two decimal places, Use pi to three decimal places, the digits of pi. 22/7, 3.141592

When should students use a calculator in mathematics? When fluency with mathematical procedures without the help of a calculator are well established, students should be able to use calculators with more complex mathematical problems, real-life applications and calculations involving very large and small numbers.

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This product is available in a discounted 5 game bundle. Click here to see. Contains bingo cards and 72 question cards that cover addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with negative and positive numbers. This game is an easily printed and prepared thanks to easy-cut guides. It comes with well-explained rules of play, and makes a great time filler for an entire class or a high quality game for one on one tuition. Download the PDF preview now to see the game up close. We love getting feedback. Don't forget to rate us and leave feedback, and you will receive TeachShare credits to put toward future purchases. ---- 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

-Cut out cards and place them around the room or hallway.

-Give each student a recording sheet and assign them a starting problem.

-Each answer leads to the next card, and students will end up in the same place they started upon completion of the loop.

-An active way to get some extra multiplication practice in!

-Self-correcting!

-Includes 12 problem cards, one student worksheet, and an answer key

"The Answers Are..." is a great Non-Curricular Thinking Task your secondary math students can all access, no matter their skill level. Each task card gives a number bank with 10 integers and 5 target answers your students must create. Using each number in the bank only one time each, students work in random teams of three to create all 5 expressions by adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. It's more challenging than you might think!

If you are implementing Building Thinking Classrooms this year, "The Answers Are..." is a great thinking task to do with your students at your Vertical Whiteboard stations during the first week of school. Once they solve one of the puzzles, they will keep coming back for more.

This lesson includes the following:

• 10 Different Task Cards using Integers
• Solutions for each Task Card
• Complete lesson instructions and pacing
• A Free Canva Template to create your own Task Cards

This activity works great as...

• a beginning of school thinking task for grades 8 and up
• a challenging activity for your 7th grade students
• an extension activity for your 6th grade students
• a way to get your students out of their seats, standing at their whiteboards, and thinking deeply about math.

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