Combining Like Terms Cooperative Learning Math Activity

Pairs of middle school students roll dice, solve problems and place bingo chips in this game for practicing combining like terms. It brings game-style rules and some competition to an expressions lesson.

How it works

Students play in pairs. They roll dice to select a problem, then solve it to place a chip. The two players compete to get five boxes in a row.

The bingo-style format suits in-class practice or review, and the repetition builds accuracy and fluency with simplifying expressions. Run it as a class activity, as independent practice, or as a quick assessment.

What’s included

• Combining like terms game
• Detailed instructions, so setup is easy and prep is minimal
• Answer key

Materials needed

• Dice
• Bingo chips

Quick facts

• Skill: combining like terms to simplify expressions
• Grades: 6–8
• CCSS: 6.EE.A.3, 7.EE.A.1
• Answer key: included

Free resources

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