Description

This long division activity will keep kids engaged as they practice and review dividing whole numbers with three or four digits by two-digit divisors. In Operation: Retrieve the Ref, students race to solve long division puzzles and word problems to find the referee and save the game. Best of all, this activity has no-prep, is fully automated, and self-checking! The online breakout is automated by a Google Form™, and can be completed by anyone with an internet connected device (Google™ accounts are NOT required).

Math Skills Addressed: 5.NBT.B.6

• Division vocabulary including the terms dividend, divisor, and quotient
• Dividing by 2-digit divisors with dividends up to 4-digits
• Long division word problems
• All problems have whole number answers (no remainders)
• The escape room does not require a specific strategy to be used, but suggests strategies such as using partial quotients, area models, place value knowledge, and more.

Included in the PDF

• Quickstart guide
• Link to Google Forms™ escape room
• Optional link to save a a copy of the form to your own Google Drive™
• Answer Key
• Teacher Tips
• Optional Success Signs

FAQ

• Do students need to have Gmail™ accounts? NO! Anyone with internet access and a tablet, computer, or even phone can complete the breakout. The escape room is automated by a Google Form™, but does not require the teacher or students to have Google™ accounts.
• How long will this take? That is the hardest question as the answer varies depending on each classroom, student, or group. Some students with a firm grasp on the concepts covered in this escape room will be able to complete the challenge very quickly (20-30 minutes), others will take longer. The majority of students will take about 45-60 minutes. Requiring students to use the recording form will increase the amount of time required to complete the puzzles. The form will not save student data, so if you are worried about your students not finishing on time, simply have them write their answers on scratch paper. They can then come back and quickly re-enter their answers and pick up where they left off.
• Will students have to search the web to figure out the puzzles? NO! All of the information needed will be provided in the Google Form™. The math in this activity is all standards-based.
• Can this be used for distance learning? Yes! Digital escape rooms are perfect for in-person, virtual, or hybrid models!

Digital escape rooms are great for providing engaging skills practice, reviewing for test prep, or having a quick plan for a sub. This activity encourages student engagement and cooperative learning.

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