Equations Review | Save the Galaxy Escape Room

Are you searching for an exciting and interactive way to teach your students how to solve one-step, two-step, and equations with variables on both sides?

Look no further! I have created an incredible Equations Review | Save the Galaxy Escape Room that will immerse your students in an intergalactic adventure while reinforcing their equation-solving skills.

In this thrilling escape room, your students become heroes tasked with saving the galaxy. To succeed, they must complete missions that involve solving equations. With a total of 16 problems, they will encounter a variety of equation types, including:

• 4 one-step equations

• 4 two-step equations

• 8 equations with variables on both sides

The self-checking nature of this digital escape room adds an extra layer of excitement. Your students will love the instant feedback and the satisfaction of knowing they are on the right track as they progress through the challenges. This feature also allows for independent learning, as students can work at their own pace and receive immediate results.

This activity is designed to work seamlessly on laptops, tablets, or smartphones. This ensures that all of your learners and students can participate, regardless of the device they have access to.

One of the most significant advantages of this escape room is its hassle-free setup. Since it is entirely online, there is no need for any preparatory work. Simply provide the link to your students, and they will embark on their epic journey to save the galaxy. Gone are the days of configuring locks or hiding clues—everything they need is readily available at their fingertips.

Flexibility is key, especially when dealing with varying schedules and time constraints. If your students need to complete the escape room over multiple days, there's no need to worry. They can easily save the address at the top of the page and seamlessly resume their progress right where they left off. This feature ensures a smooth and uninterrupted experience for your students, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the learning adventure.

For those who prefer a printable option, I have also included a version of the questions that can be easily printed. This way, you have the flexibility to adapt the escape room to your classroom's unique needs and preferences.

To further support your teaching experience, we have included solutions for all the problems.

Pdf with the link to the escape room

Printable version of the problems

Solutions

COMMON CORE STANDARDS:

CCSS 8.EE.C.7

Solve linear equations in one variable.

CCSS HSA-REI.A.1

Explain each step in solving a simple equation as following from the equality of numbers asserted at the previous step, starting from the assumption that the original equation has a solution. Construct a viable argument to justify a solution method.

CCSS HSA-REI.B.3

Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, including equations with coefficients represented by letters.