Description

Writing and interpreting numerical expressions and solving problems with parentheses and brackets is the focused of this engaging 5th grade math digital escape room. Students race to find the Mayan treasure by matching word problems with expressions that can be used to solve them, translating Mayan numbers to evaluate expressions with parentheses and brackets using order of operations, and much more. This engaging fifth grade math activity is great for practice, review, enrichment, or test prep. The story line moves students through four challenging puzzles to help students protect the treasure of the Maya.

This Mayan themed escape room is automated by a Google Form™ and can be completed by anyone with a device and internet connection. Google accounts are not required! Based on 5th grade math standards 5.OA.A.1 and 5.OA.A.2, this activity is extremely easy to implement, self-checking, and engaging! It can be used by students individually or in small groups both for in-person or virtual learning.

In order to complete the challenges, students must be able to:

• Use order of operations to solve equations with brackets and parentheses. (exponents and negative numbers are NOT used in this escape room)
• Interpret numerical expressions. Students will not write numerical expressions, but will choose which expression matches a word problem or written expression such as 5 times the sum of 6 and 4 is the same is 5x(6+4)
• Solve simple ciphers
• Read clues carefully

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™
• Optional paper versions of the puzzles for students to show their work (these supplement the digital version and are not a stand-alone printable product)
• 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 groups. Some students will be able to complete the activity in 30 minutes or less, others will take an hour. The form will only save student data if students are logged in to Google accounts, 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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