Description
Make the 100th day of school memorable with a fifth-grade math escape room that turns multiplication and division practice into an exciting mission. Students must find five hidden keys and unlock the school doors before the 100th day celebration can begin.
This activity includes both a low-prep printable escape room and a self-checking digital Google Forms version, so you can choose the format that works best for your class.
Math Skills Practiced
- Multiplying two-digit numbers by three-digit numbers
- Dividing numbers with up to four digits by two-digit divisors
- Solving one-step and two-step multiplication and division word problems
This 5th grade math activity aligns with 5.NBT.B.5 and 5.NBT.B.6.
The Escape Room Challenge
Students work through five connected puzzles to collect the keys:
- Solve multiplication and division word problems, then decode a message.
- Compare products and use logic clues to identify the correct school bus.
- Follow a maze of correct quotients to find the next key.
- Complete a multiplication grid and unscramble a word.
- Solve three two-step word problems to determine the final safe combination.
Two Ways to Play
Printable Version
The black-and-white printable version is designed to be easy on ink and simple to prepare. It includes the introduction and backstory, five puzzle pages, and a success page. Students can complete it independently, with partners, or in small groups.
Digital Version
The digital version is delivered through Google Forms and is automated and self-checking. Students must enter the correct answer before moving forward, so they receive immediate feedback while progressing through the adventure.
No Google Classroom, Google Drive, or student email addresses are required. Students only need a device with internet access. A Google Classroom account is optional if you would like to assign the activity through Classroom.
What Is Included
- Printable fifth-grade 100th day escape room
- Link to the self-checking Google Forms escape room
- Optional link for saving a copy to your Google Drive
- Answer key and teacher tips
- Optional success signs
Easy Classroom Use
Most students finish in about 45 to 60 minutes, although some classes may complete the activity in approximately 30 minutes. Use it for 100th day centers, math review, enrichment, remediation, test practice, early finishers, or collaborative learning.
Celebrate 100 days of learning while giving students meaningful practice with multi-digit multiplication, long division, and mathematical problem solving.
