Less than $5 Middle School Test Preparation Activities (by date, latest first)

Ready to get your students moving and learning with an engaging, exciting, and all-around fun vocabulary review game that is sure to become a class favorite? Then, The Fly Swatter Game is right for you! Students compete to swat the fly with the word that matches the definition they are given. Multiple formats (project-to-board/screen or print options) and multiple game modes keep this game fresh and exciting. It's engaging, it's intense, but most of all, it's loads of fun that will have your students wanting to play again and again!

Use this game to review key terms relating to any subject area!

What’s Included:

• PowerPoint version of game board and instructions to be projected to a board, wall, or screen
• Larger flies that can be printed and cut out to use around your entire classroom
• Teacher instructions
• Student Study List for terms and definitions
• Teacher Vocabulary Call List to be used during gameplay

Fly swatters not included (I found cheap ones at the local dollar store!), but you can always have students use their hands or create their own fly swatters from paper!

This unlimted replay Texas geography game is the best Jeopardy test prep experience on this marketplace! This Jeopardy-style Texas geography review game offers a truly unique learning adventure! Elevate your Social Studies teaching toolkit with this fun and educational Texas geography game where students will have a blast reviewing all of those key facts and concepts you've taught them about Texas geography, inlcuding Texas regions, cities, counties, borders, geography-related terminology, map skills, and so much more!

If you like this single-subject game, you'll love the comprehensive Texas History and Geography Jeopardy-style game that provides an engaging end-of-term review of the key people, places, and events that shaped Texas history.

Check out a preview of this TEKS and CCSS-aligned Texas history and geography Jeopardy-style game to see for yourself.

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Learners are tested on their knowledge of Texas geography using the following randomly-selected question types:

• Multiple Choice
• Drag and Drop
• Cloze Reading Passages
• Text Entry
• Timed activities
• Media: Image Questions

It's Comprehensive:

• Categories A100 - A400: Basic geography including map skills, landforms, and vocabulary
• Categories B100 - B400: Texas state review, including border states and countries
• Categories C100 - C400: Texas regions and counties
• Categories D100 - D400: Texas cities

Inspired by Jeopardy, this game includes:

• One round of single-player review
• Realistic: Automated scoring and return to game board - no manual adjustments or annoying home/back button
• Pick a host (or no host at all)
• Bonus Point Opportunities (Double Jeopardy-style points and Final Jeopardy-style bids)

Basic Features:

• Standards Aligned: Meets TEKS and CCSS.
• Remote Learning Friendly: Online game. Internet required.
• Automatic scoring and self-correcting answer key. Learners get immediate notification of correct or incorrect answers.
• Fun, fun, fun: Word scramble, riddles, and more.
• Unlimited Replay option: Questions are selected randomly from a pool. Each question tile is linked to at least 4 questions, and there are well over 80 questions in total. This makes it possible to produce a unique quiz with each replay attempt. In addition, new questions will be added to the pool periodically to keep the pool robust.
• Learners are acknowledged by the name they entered when launching the game.
• Truly No Prep: Automatic scoring and answer key. Open/send the link and go!
• Copyright-friendly audio.
• No macros = play on any device.
• A Google account is not required!
• Quick and Effective: 10 - 15 minutes = Perfect for a quick refresher or energizer.

Important Information:

• This fully automated game is packed with engaging audio, video, and animations for an immersive experience! To ensure everything runs smoothly, it may take a moment to load depending on your Internet speed—but trust us, it’s worth the wait!
• This game is not editable. Please let me know if there's something you would like to see added.

This product is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any television game show or any other intellectual property owned by their respective trademark holders. All content has been independently created for educational purposes to provide an engaging and interactive learning experience.

What to Expect:

Please play the preview version before purchasing. This is the best way to understand how the game works and is also the best way to avoid surprises after purchase.

This fully automated game is packed with engaging audio, video, and animations for an immersive experience! To ensure everything runs smoothly, it may take a moment to load depending on your Internet speed—but trust us, it’s worth the wait!

You'll receive a PDF file that includes a link to the online game. This content is not editable. If there is something you would like added, please let me know.

While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.

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If you encounter any issues, please email me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product. Again, please play the preview version before purchasing. This is the best way to understand how the game works and is also the best way to avoid surprises after purchase.

Engage your students this winter with 20 winter-themed word problems that make solving equations fun and relevant! This printable and no-prep worksheet set is perfect for practicing both one-step and multi-step equations, designed to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Each problem is crafted with a winter theme, incorporating real-world scenarios such as sledding, snowball fights, hot cocoa, and more to keep students motivated and engaged. This versatile resource is great for classwork, homework, math centers, or test prep, catering to grades 6-8.

What’s Included:

• 10 One-Step Equations Word Problems

Perfect for practicing foundational equation-solving skills in engaging, real-life contexts.

• 10 Multi-Step Equations Word Problems

Challenge your students with multi-step scenarios that involve combining like terms, distributive property, and operations with integers.

Key Skills Covered:

• Solving one-step equations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

• Solving multi-step equations with real-world applications

• Practicing critical thinking and applying math in relatable scenarios

• Reinforcing integer operations, order of operations, and algebraic problem-solving

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

• No Prep: Simply print and go—perfect for busy teachers!

• Engaging Winter Theme: Seasonal problems students will love, with fun and relatable contexts.

• Aligned to Standards: Supports algebraic reasoning and equations, aligning with Common Core and other state standards.

• Versatile Use: Great for warm-ups, independent practice, assessments, or even extra credit.

Perfect For:

• Grades 6-8

• Pre-Algebra and Algebra Classes

• Math centers, sub plans, homework, and review activities

Keep your students engaged and learning this winter with this fun and effective equations worksheet. Download today to make algebra practice a breeze!

Struggling Students? Power Up Their Learning with Interactive Study Secrets!

Tired of students saying "I studied but I still failed?" Unlock the secrets to effective studying with our interactive Google Slides presentation, Study Secrets Unlocked!

Students will learn:

• Powerful techniques to master information, not memorize!
• Interactive activities make learning engaging and fun!
• Formative assessments reveal strengths and weaknesses for personalized learning.

Teachers will gain valuable insights:

• Identify students' study skills to target areas for improvement.
• Easy-to-use format saves you time for lesson planning. ⏰
• Interactive elements boost student participation.

Empower students to succeed! Get Study Secrets Unlocked today!

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Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to introduce yourself to your new students? Our editable Meet the Teacher Trivia Game is the perfect solution! This interactive activity is designed to help students learn about their teacher while fostering a positive and welcoming classroom atmosphere.

Key Features:

• Customizable Questions: Tailor the trivia questions to your personal interests and experiences, making the game more relevant and engaging for your students.
• Flexible Formats: Choose between a whole class 4 Corners format or individual Google Classroom assignments to accommodate different learning styles and classroom settings.
• Easy to Use: Our user-friendly template allows you to quickly customize the questions and answers, making it simple to prepare for your class.
• Educational Value: This activity helps students learn about their teacher while practicing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

How to Play:

1. Choose a Format: Select either the whole class 4 Corners format or the individual Google Classroom assignment.
2. Customize Questions: Replace the placeholder questions with your own, ensuring they are age-appropriate and interesting.
3. Play the Game: Follow the instructions for your chosen format to conduct the trivia game.
4. Review Answers: After the game, review the correct answers and discuss any interesting facts or stories that came up.

Benefits:

• Builds Classroom Community: This activity helps students get to know their teacher and each other, creating a more positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Enhances Engagement: The interactive nature of the game keeps students engaged and motivated to learn.
• Promotes Critical Thinking: Students must analyze and evaluate information to answer the trivia questions, developing important critical thinking skills.
• Personalizes Learning: By customizing the questions, you can make the learning experience more relevant and meaningful for your students.

Download our Editable Meet the Teacher Trivia Game today and start creating a fun and engaging learning environment!

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Boost Your Typing Speed and Accuracy with This All-Inclusive Keyboard Template Kit for Students & Teachers!

Ready-made Layouts for Hassle-Free Practice: This downloadable kit eliminates prep work! Launch right into typing practice with two pre-made layouts - a full keyboard template and a blank template - to perfectly suit your learning goals.

Targeted Improvement with Testing Layouts: Take your typing skills to the next level with two unique testing layouts.Identify areas needing improvement and focus your practice for maximum results.

Perfect for Students & Teachers: This versatile kit caters to both educators and learners. Teachers can use it to create engaging typing activities and assessments, while students can use it for self-paced practice and skill development.

Unlock a World of Benefits:

• Enhanced Typing Skills: Improve typing speed and accuracy, leading to increased productivity and confidence.
• Streamlined Learning: Ready-made layouts make practice sessions a breeze, saving valuable time.
• Targeted Improvement: Identify weaknesses and focus on specific areas with the testing layouts.
• Engaging & Fun: Brighten up typing practice with a visually appealing and interactive template.
• Adaptable for All Levels: Use the full or blank templates depending on skill level or learning objectives.

Download this Keyboard Template Kit today and empower yourself or your students to become typing ninjas!

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Figurative Speech Sorting Worksheets - Enhance your students' understanding of figurative language with engaging sorting activities. Identify metaphors, similes, personification, and more. Boost comprehension, creativity, and critical thinking skills.

Benefits of Figurative Speech Sorting Worksheets for Students:

• Improved Comprehension: Identifying figurative speech helps students understand deeper meanings and nuances in texts.
• Enhanced Creativity: Exposure to figurative language inspires creative expression and imaginative writing.
• Strengthened Critical Thinking: Analyzing figurative devices encourages students to think critically and analyze language.
• Vocabulary Expansion: Students learn new words and phrases through figurative language.
• Fun and Engaging Learning: Sorting activities make learning enjoyable and interactive.

By incorporating figurative speech sorting worksheets into your lessons, you can effectively enhance your students' language skills and foster a love of learning.

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This hands-on activity offers several advantages for students learning about states and capitals:

1. Active Learning: Students are actively engaged in the learning process by matching states to their capitals and gluing them. This physical interaction helps reinforce memory.
2. Visual Aid: The flip-up format provides a visual cue that aids recall. Students can easily see the state and flip it over to check their answer.
3. Self-Assessment: The activity allows students to self-assess their knowledge. They can immediately see if they've answered correctly or incorrectly.
4. Practice and Reinforcement: Repeated practice with the flashcards helps solidify the information in students' minds.
5. Independent Learning: Students can use the flashcards independently, making it a great tool for homework or review.
6. Fun and Engaging: The interactive nature of the activity can make learning about states and capitals more enjoyable and less intimidating.

By combining these benefits, the "Flip & Learn States and Capitals" activity can be a valuable tool for students to effectively learn and remember important geographic information.

Are you reviewing for the Algebra 1 Midterm and need a midyear review?! I've got you covered! This activity pack is engaging for students and include 14 different Algebra 1 topics and 14 different activities for your students to review the first half of the year! They will have a blast coloring, unscrambling words, completing matching activities and escape room codes! Instead of giving out that traditional review pack, give them this activity pack and see how their engagement level changes!

You will also get the actual powerpoint to project in your classroom to be able to go over any questions you want!

Answer Key included for all activities! You can even print these color coded answer keys and hang them around the room so as students work they can easily check their answers when they are done if you don't want to!

What is included:

1)Evaluating Expressions Matching Activity

2)Solving Inequalities True or False

3)Solving Linear Equations Maze

4)Identifying Functions Word Scramble

5)Evaluating Functions Escape Room

6)Consecutive Integer Word Scramble

7)Simplifying Expressions Coloring Activity

8)Irrational Numbers Coloring Activity

9)Converting to Slope-Intercept Form Individual Task Cards

10)Finding Slope & Y-Intercept Coloring Activity

11)Point on the Line Maze

12)Irrational Numbers Coloring Activity

13)Graphing Inequalities What Doesn’t Belong Activity

14)Domain and Range Matching Activity

15)Solving Linear Inequalities Coloring Activity

16)Answer Keys for all activities

17)The powerpoint for you to project and write on

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Visual learners delight with these character analysis graphic organizers! Help students uncover and focus on important character traits for writing and visualizing fiction and non-fiction characters. Includes critical thinking, problem solving, research skills, and test prep concepts. Includes: 3 Character Analysis sheets with traits boxes graphic organizers Background Profile graphic organizer Personal Profile graphic organizer Historical Info graphic organizer Character Road Map with directions 3 Road Map Symbols handouts Easy and fun to use with individuals and small/whole groups for analysis, close reading, building characters, and test prep in English, literature, and history classes for at-risk, GT, Pre-AP, AP, homeschool, etc...

Move your mastery meter from "empty" to "full" as you use the chart to find expert peer tutors in your class. By the end of the semester, students' skills will improve through the use of peer tutoring. Easy to follow directions with lined chart.

What are readability levels, how do you turn on the function in MS Word, and how can knowing the information help student writers? These questions are answered in this interactive presentation that uses screenshots and step-by-step directions to turn on readability and check sentences and passages. Benefits of knowing and using readability levels include: Understanding Audience Understanding Computerized Testing Scoring Understanding and Using Types of Sentences Understanding and Using Syllable Counts Building and Using Higher Level Vocabulary Objectives are: Build vocabulary through synonyms Identify and use sentence clarity Identify and use sentence variety in writing Understand audience and their reading levels Understand computerized essay tests grading Understand syllable counts within words Easy to follow and assessment included! Excellent for anyone about to take a computerized standardized graded essay or who will be focused on addressing and writing to specific target audience grade levels. Great for AP students, flipped classes, GT, homeschool, Pre-Ap, and college level students.

Need experts to deliver content for your lesson plans? Look no further than your own students! Let students be "Experts of the Day" through the "Share Your Knowledge" presentation. Complete with: instructions guidelines scoring rubric hand-out/sign-up sheets Everything needed to let students become the experts in for your lesson plans!

Instill a love of learning and a growth mindset in students with this creatively designed coloring book! This 30-page digital download features unique growth mindset quotes embedded into artful imagery perfect for coloring.

Filled with inspirational sayings like "Challenges help me grow," "I can do hard things," and "My effort leads to success," this coloring book promotes a positive mindset around effort, persistence, and viewing challenges as opportunities to learn.

Designed for elementary students but suitable for any age, this coloring book is ideal for:

*Morning work or bell ringers to set an intention for the day

*"Brain breaks" to reset focus during testing days

*Counseling and SEL lessons on mindfulness and resilience

*Independent art time when students need self-directed activities

With thought-provoking quotes and space for students to add their own creative color, this growth mindset coloring book is perfect for classrooms, counseling offices, intervention services, and more!

Is your classroom ready for a cosmic adventure? Eclipse! Chasing the Shadow of the Sun is an informational passage that you can differentiate to meet your needs AND pull in the excitement of the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, 2024!

Product Description:

This downloadable resource provides a comprehensive and engaging reading passage about total solar eclipses, specifically designed to target high-frequency informational English/Language Arts skills.

What's Included:

• Total Eclipse Informational Article | An engaging informational passage that explores the history and science behind total solar eclipses.

• Multiple Choice Mayhem! | Assess your students' comprehension with a variety of question formats (Questions are the same, regardless of format):

  • Traditional multiple choice questions
  • Interactive task cards (perfect for individual practice or centers!)
  • A self-grading Google Form for easy assessment and instant feedback

• Skills Assessed:

  • Mastering context clues
  • Identifying the author's purpose
  • Drawing conclusions and making inferences
  • Finding evidence within the text
  • Grasping key details and summarizing information
  • Evaluating and interpreting graphics

Bonus! A handy answer key is included for effortless grading.

Benefits:

• Cross-Curricular: Bring in real-world experiences while you reinforce and practice English/Language Arts skills.
• Differentiation Fun: Cater to various learning styles with the multiple question formats.
• Engaging Assessment: Move beyond traditional worksheets - make learning interactive and exciting!
• Time-Saving Efficiency: The self-grading Google Form provides instant feedback, freeing you up for more individualized instruction.

This resource is perfect for:

• ELAR classrooms (Ideal for grades 7-9)
• Independent reading activities
• Collaborative station activities
• Independent practice
• Test prep/skills review
• Homeschool enrichment

Spark a love of learning and ignite curiosity about the cosmos! Download today!

Turn classroom review into an interactive throwdown!

Throwdown Cards are a dynamic and fun way to assess student understanding and promote active participation in your small group sessions. This set of playing cards replaces traditional answer sheets with an engaging twist!

Here's How It Works:

1. Review Previously Taught Skills
2. Pose a Multiple Choice Question
3. Throwdown Time! Students Throw Down Their Card
4. Defend Your Choice
5. Question Review

Benefits of Throwdown Cards:

• Multiple Formats: Choose to use Throwdown Cards in Small Group at Teacher Table, in Workshop Stations, or make a class set for whole-class review!
• Engaging and Interactive: Move away from passive note-taking and transform review into a game-like activity.
• Immediate Feedback: See student understanding at a glance with the "throw down" motion.
• Promotes Discussion: Encourage healthy debate and peer-to-peer learning as students defend their answers.
• Boosts Confidence: Students are more likely to participate when answers are hidden initially.
• Versatile Use: Adaptable to various subjects, grade levels, and question formats (multiple choice, true/false, etc.).

Make learning an active adventure! Add Throwdown Cards to your classroom toolkit today!

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Looking for a fun way to help your students master Inherited Traits and Acquired Traits? Look no further! Start off with a 25 Google Slide presentation covering definitions and examples, perfect for a whole group lesson! Then have your students practice with an 8 question vocabulary sort and 15 question Google Slides drag and drop sorting activity that can be easily uploaded into Google Classroom or printed to use with journals in a cut and glue activity. Lastly, check your student's understanding with a 20 question Google Form quiz! This resource follows NC Standard Course of Study Science Standard LS.5.3.2

What's included:

• 25 Google Slides presentation covering definitions and examples
• 8 question vocabulary scramble activity with definition page (printable and digital)
• 15 question Google Slides drag and drop activity (printable and digital)
• 20 question Google Form quick check assessment

Are you looking for more LS.5.3 resources? Check out what I have below!

• Instincts vs. Learned Behaviors Mini Lesson
• Heredity and Genetics Worksheets
• Heredity and Genetics Task Cards
• Heredity and Genetics BUNDLE!

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• Chemical vs. Physical Change Activity
• Conductors vs. Insulators Activity
• Abiotic vs. Biotic Activity
• 5th Grade Science Task Card Bundle
• 5th Grade Science EOG Review Task Cards

Looking for a fun way to help your students master Abiotic and Biotic Factors? Look no further! Start off with a 25 Google Slide presentation covering definitions and examples, perfect for a whole group lesson! Then have your students practice with a 15 question Google Slides drag and drop sorting activity that can be easily uploaded into Google Classroom or printed to use with journals in a cut and glue activity. Lastly, check your student's understanding with a 10 question Google Form quick check! This resource follows NC Standard Course of Study Science Standard LS.5.3

What's included:

• 25 Google Slides presentation covering definitions and examples
• 15 question Google Slides drag and drop activity (printable and digital)
• 10 question Google Form quick check assessment

Are you looking for more LS.5.3 resources? Check out what I have below!

• Heredity and Genetics Worksheets
• Heredity and Genetics Task Cards
• Heredity and Genetics BUNDLE!

Please see my store for other popular resources!

• Chemical vs. Physical Change Activity
• Conductors vs. Insulators Activity
• Abiotic vs. Biotic Activity
• 5th Grade Science Task Card Bundle
• 5th Grade Science EOG Review Task Cards

Bring some encourage and SEL to students during state testing or any testing day! These sets of ready-made motivational treat tags and coloring pages include 10 unique designs that you can simply print and attach to gifts or use for a bulletin board. Great for practicing mindfulness, a treat, or a reward! Perfect to pair with a little gift like pencils, highlighters, Goldfish, cookies, donuts, mints, Oreos, popcorn, pretzels, muffins and more!

⭐Save 20% with this bundle!⭐

What's Included

• 10 treat-themed gift tags with testing encouragement phrases
• 10 coloring pages with matching phrases and exciting backgrounds

10 Phrases Used:

• Testing will be easy CHEESY!
• You are one smart COOKIE!
• DONUT stress you got this!
• This is MINT to take away testing jitters!
• You are one SHARP student!
• You are so BRIGHT I believe in you!
• You are extra OREOdinary!
• Answers will be POPPING in your head!
• There's KNOT anything you can't do!
• Stop at MUFFIN to succeed!

Directions

Gift Tags: Simply, print and attach to treats for the students to encourage them during testing.

Coloring Pages: Print and let students practice mindfulness before any test. Great for use as a student-created bulletin board!

More End of the Year Resources:

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Bring some encouragement and SEL to students during state testing or any testing day! This coloring page includes one treat-themed motivational phrase that you can easily pair with a small treat like Goldfish. Students can color and practice mindfulness before any test. You can also display them to create a bulletin board!

⭐Save 20% with the Testing Gift Tags & Coloring Pages Bundle!⭐

What's Included:

• 1 coloring page: "Testing will be easy CHEESY!"

Directions

• Print and let students practice mindfulness before any test.
• Great for use as a student-created bulletin board!

More State Testing Resources:

Motivational Coloring Pages

Motivational Gift Tags

More End of the Year Resources:

100 Chart Mystery Pictures

*Note this product may be used in brick and mortar classes as well as virtual systems like Outschool.