Solving One & Two-Step Equations – Middle School Math Activity
$2.00
Cut-and-assemble puzzle for 6th and 7th grade on solving one- and two-step equations with whole numbers. Students self-check as the pieces match up.
This puzzle activity has 6th and 7th grade students solve one- and two-step equations using whole numbers. They must solve each equation correctly to match the pieces and complete the puzzle, which gives them an immediate, visual way to self-check.
What’s included
- Completed version of the puzzle (pre-cut option)
- Student version with mixed-up puzzle pieces (cut-and-assemble format)
- Printable puzzle grid and answer key
- Teacher directions and implementation suggestions
How to use it
Use the puzzle in math centers, for early finishers, as partner work or as independent practice. It also fits intervention classrooms focused on foundational algebra skills.
A few things about the format:
- Self-checking is built into the puzzle
- Hands-on, since students cut out and assemble the pieces, which suits kinesthetic learners
- Builds equation fluency without repetitive drill
- Easy to implement with minimal prep
Quick facts
- Skill: solving one- and two-step equations with whole numbers
- Grades: 6–7
- CCSS: 6.EE.B.5, 6.EE.B.6, 6.EE.B.7, 7.EE.B.4, 7.EE.B.4a
- Answer key: included
Bundles and related resources
This puzzle is also sold with integers, as the Solving Equations with Integers Math Puzzle.
The whole number puzzle is available in these bundles:
Free resources
Get my free Warm Up Slides templates.
Terms of use
By purchasing this product, you own a license for one teacher only for personal use in their own classroom. Licenses are non-transferable and therefore can not be passed from one teacher to another. If the teacher who purchased this license leaves the classroom or changes schools, the license and materials leave with that teacher. No part of this resource is to be shared with colleagues or used by an entire team, grade level, school or district without purchasing the correct number of licenses. If you are a coach, principal or district interested in transferable licenses that would accommodate yearly staff changes, please contact me for a transferable license quote at lindsay@beyondtheworksheet.com.
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