Two-Step Equations – Valentine’s Self-Checking Digital Activity

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Two-Step Equations – Valentine’s Self-Checking Digital Activity

Are you looking for a new and engaging way for your students to practice solving two-step equations? Math is fun again with this self-checking digital solve two-step equation Valentine’s Day Magic Word Search activity for Google Sheets! This middle school math activity is perfect for engaging your students in solving two-step equations. I hope your students have as much fun with this activity as mine did!

In the self-checking activity, Magic Word Search, students collect one word from the word bank each time they correctly answer a question.  While answering, the letters in the word search puzzle dance around randomly until the last question is correctly answered.  The students continue to answer questions until they have correctly completed the assignment.  Following the assignment, students are rewarded with a mini brain break in the form of a fun word search puzzle.

The students answer the questions in any order they prefer.  After solving the question on a whiteboard, scratch paper, or the provided workspace, students type their final answer into the appropriate cell.  If correct, the students receive immediate feedback by revealing one of the mystery words next to their answer. In contrast, when students answer incorrectly, their answer turns red to let them know they should go back and revise their answer or seek help from their instructor.

STUDENTS AND TEACHERS DO NOT NEED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OF GOOGLE SHEETS TO ENJOY THE ACTIVITY.  HOWEVER, PLEASE BE SURE TO GIVE EACH STUDENT A COPY OF THE RESOURCE SO THEY DON’T ACCIDENTALLY EDIT YOUR COPY.

Here’s what’s included:

Google Sheet Holiday Magic Word Search Activity with 10 Solve Two-Step Equations Problems

Answer Key

Optional Show Your Work Page

Instructions for Teacher and Student Use

What You Need to Know:

This digital resource was created using Google Sheets. You need a free Google account.

This is a no-prep resource! 

Who should purchase this resource?

• Teachers looking for engaging activities
• Teachers looking for ways to differentiate and scaffold for students
• Teachers looking to give students immediate feedback

For personal use.