Solving Equations Math Escape Room Activity

Groups of students solve basic one and two-step equations to find the codes that open eight puzzles in this escape room style activity for 6th and 7th grade. It is a collaborative review. Operations with integers and fractions are not included.

What makes it different

The challenges do not have to be completed in any particular order. To “escape,” students have to find all 8 codes. That allows for:

• Differentiation
• Removal of challenges for time
• Making only one copy of each challenge, because as groups finish one challenge their next one can be whatever is available

Skills covered

• Solving one-step equations (3 challenges)
• Solving two-step equations (3 challenges)
• Solving word problems with basic equations (2 challenges)

What’s included

• CCSS and TEKS standard alignment
• Four pages of escape directions
• A digital lock option
• Links to locks and boxes to purchase
• Detailed puzzle teacher information
• 8 challenges with prep instructions and materials
• Hint cards for each challenge (PDF format and editable PPT format)
• Group code sheet
• Student workbook
• Photos that show each challenge prepped
• End of escape signs and a sign template
• Prize ideas
• Answer keys

Materials needed

All you will need is scissors, a ruler and a fastening brad. You do not need to spend money on locks and boxes (although that option and links to materials are included). Manila folders or the included digital lock work instead.

Good to know

This is not a complete review of solving basic equations. Math escapes do focus on content, but the primary focus is on the collaboration and the problem solving.

The challenges in this escape are identical to those in the Solving Higher Level Equations Escape. The codes are also the same. This was done so teachers can use the challenges to differentiate without students finding different codes or doing different challenges. It will look like they’re all working on the same puzzles, but the content will be easier with this version.

Quick facts

• Skill: solving basic one and two-step equations
• Grades: 6–7
• CCSS: 6.EE.B.7, 7.EE.B.4a
• Answer key: included
• Pages: 75

Bundles and related resources

This escape room is part of the Math Escapes Membership.

For more math escapes, see all math escape rooms in the store.

Free resources

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Terms of use

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