Description
This 6th grade order of operations with exponents escape room gives students focused practice with expressions. Students evaluate whole-number expressions while they recover a stolen microchip. Along the way, they find a meeting place, unlock a briefcase, and decode secret messages.
Order of operations skills
The five puzzles address CCSS 6.EE.A.1. First, students evaluate expressions with parentheses and brackets. Next, they work with whole-number exponents. They also apply the correct order of operations when parentheses are not present. All problems use whole numbers, and no negative integers appear.
Each puzzle combines math with logic and careful reading. As a result, students must explain ideas, compare strategies, and check each step. The activity works well for practice, review, centers, enrichment, or test preparation.
Print and digital options
Choose the format that fits your class. The printable escape room includes both color and black-and-white pages. Only four activity sheets are required, so setup stays simple.
The digital escape room runs through a self-checking Google Form™. There are no clues to hide. Students do not need Google Classroom™ or school email accounts. However, they do need a device, internet access, and permission to open Google Forms™. An optional copy link is included for districts that require forms to originate within their system.
What is included
- Quick-start guide and digital access link
- Optional Google Drive™ copy link
- Five printable puzzles in color
- Five printable puzzles in black and white
- Mission introduction and completion page
- Answer key and teacher tips
Digital escape room FAQ
How long does it take?
Most students who know the skills finish in 30 to 45 minutes. You may allow up to 60 minutes. Students can record answers on paper if they need to pause and return later.
Can I use it for remote learning?
Yes. Students can complete the digital version in class, at home, or in a hybrid setting.
Do students search the web?
No. Every clue and math problem appears inside the activity.
This spy-themed 6th grade math activity keeps the math skill at the center. Meanwhile, the connected mission gives students a clear reason to solve and check every expression.
