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Escape Room Lesson
Escape Room Lesson
Escape Room Lesson
Essential Question for This Lesson: How do you know the order for solving equations, both one- and two-step equations?
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.EE.B.3: Solve multi-step real-life and mathematical problems posed with positive and negative
rational numbers in any form (whole numbers, fractions, and decimals), using tools strategically. Apply properties of operations
to calculate with numbers in any form; convert between forms as appropriate; and assess the reasonableness of answering using
mental computation and estimation strategies.
Academic Language: (What terms will you and your students use?)
•! Process Vocabulary: !
o! Explain!
o! Determine!
o! Solve!
•! Content Vocabulary:
o! One-Step Equations
o! Two-Step Equations
o! Inverse Operations
o! Addition
o! Subtraction
o! Multiplication
o! Division
Learning Objectives/Outcomes:
Students will solve multiple one- and two-step equations using inverse operations.
Students will determine the correct solution for logic puzzles.
Students will explain their reasoning to their peers using content vocabulary.
Exit Ticket: Please provide feedback on today’s activity. What did you enjoy,
what did you not enjoy? How can I improve this activity for the future?
Materials/Resources/Technology:
Escape Room tasks, lock box, smartboard, speaker system, and warm-up.
TARGETED SUPPORTS
Universal Design for Learning: Accommodation/Designated Support: Modification:
Exceptionality:
Target Students: Other Health Exceptionality: Cognitive Disability
Impairment, Learning Disability, ADHD Instruction:
Instruction: Students receive a copy of notes, Materials:
Instruction: Students receive a copy of and they have guided notes. The notes are in Assessments: how has it changed?
notes, and they have guided notes. The the form of a graphic organizer which helps
notes are in the form of a graphic organizer them stay organized and focused. Teacher
which helps them stay organized and helps also wears a microphone so that students are
them stay focused. able to hear clearly, and they do not miss any
information. The sound system helps
Materials: Guided Notes students stay on task, and focused.
REFLECTION
On multiple pages, analyze and evaluate student outcomes (including any assessment data). Reflect on the lesson’s strengths and
weaknesses and how you will modify or continue with subsequent instruction based on what you learned from this lesson.
Level 2
x = 16
4
E
I
5
1x + 4 = 0
1. apart.
B
x + 4 = -12
Correct
1+2=
A
C
Incorrect 3
x = -20
H
Level 3
Solve each problem and write the matching letter
on the blank above the answer.
-1 x + 8 = 5
H A -32x + 28 = 92 I -15 + x = -9
4
-3 x – 37 = 2
O -9x + 1 = -80 E S 14x = -56
2
C 8 – 1 x = 16 T 6 + x = -14 M -17 = x – 12
3
x = -5 x=9 x = -20 x = 12 x = -26 x = -5 x = -2 x = -20 x=6 x = -24 x = -4
Make Your Escape! Name ________________
One & Two Step Equations Digital Link: bit.ly/2E2ZSZC
Level 1 Level 2
Codes Answers
B A D C B G
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
H C
3 4 1 2 D F A
Digit 1 Digit 2 Digit 3 Digit 4
Level 3
What was the caterpillar’s
favorite subject at school? Congratulations!
Enter the completion code
to make your escape!
M O T H E M A T I C S
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