Looking for a fun and engaging patterns and algebra activity for Grade 5 and Grade 6 students?
With this Christmas Patterns & Algebra Escape Room that involves finding unknown values, order of operation and algorithms, students strengthen collaboration and communication skills in a highly engaging, problem-solving format.
WHY CHOOSE THIS RESOURCE:
🌿 Reinforces pattern and algebra concepts through engaging gameplay
🌿 Encourages collaboration, communication, and problem-solving
🌿 Use as a whole-class challenge or enrichment task
🌿 Ideal for fast-finishers or as a low-prep relief teacher activity
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
𓅦 5 Patterns & Algebra Puzzles
Finding unknown values
Order of operation
Equivalent equations
Algorithms
𓅦 Multiple Formats
Print-ready PDF with answers
Google Slides
Microsoft PowerPoint
Self-checking Google Form for students to independently check answers as they progress through the escape room
𓅦 Resource Guide PDF
Setup instructions
Quick access links to Google resources
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RESOURCE:
🌿 Minimal prep and easy to implement
🌿 Zero marking with the self-checking option
🌿 Flexible for whole class, small groups or independent work
🌿 High engagement without behaviour management issues
🌿 Curriculum-aligned while still being genuinely fun
🌿 Aligned to the Australian Curriculum version 9 outcomes:
Recognise and explain the connection between multiplication and division as inverse operations and use this to develop families of number facts (AC9M5A01)
Find unknown values in numerical equations involving multiplication and division using the properties of numbers and operations (AC9M5A02)
Recognise and use rules that generate visually growing patterns and number patterns involving rational numbers (AC9M6A01)
Find unknown values in numerical equations involving brackets and combinations of arithmetic operations, using the properties of numbers and operations (AC9M6A02)
Create and use algorithms involving a sequence of steps and decisions that use rules to generate sets of numbers; identify, interpret and explain emerging patterns (AC9M6A03) 🌿
Looking for a fun and engaging patterns and algebra activity for Grade 5 and Grade 6 students?
With this Christmas Patterns & Algebra Escape Room that involves finding unknown values, order of operation and algorithms, students strengthen collaboration and communication skills in a highly engaging, problem-solving format.
WHY CHOOSE THIS RESOURCE:
🌿 Reinforces pattern and algebra concepts through engaging gameplay
🌿 Encourages collaboration, communication, and problem-solving
🌿 Use as a whole-class challenge or enrichment task
🌿 Ideal for fast-finishers or as a low-prep relief teacher activity
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
𓅦 5 Patterns & Algebra Puzzles
Finding unknown values
Order of operation
Equivalent equations
Algorithms
𓅦 Multiple Formats
Print-ready PDF with answers
Google Slides
Microsoft PowerPoint
Self-checking Google Form for students to independently check answers as they progress through the escape room
𓅦 Resource Guide PDF
Setup instructions
Quick access links to Google resources
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RESOURCE:
🌿 Minimal prep and easy to implement
🌿 Zero marking with the self-checking option
🌿 Flexible for whole class, small groups or independent work
🌿 High engagement without behaviour management issues
🌿 Curriculum-aligned while still being genuinely fun
🌿 Aligned to the Australian Curriculum version 9 outcomes:
Recognise and explain the connection between multiplication and division as inverse operations and use this to develop families of number facts (AC9M5A01)
Find unknown values in numerical equations involving multiplication and division using the properties of numbers and operations (AC9M5A02)
Recognise and use rules that generate visually growing patterns and number patterns involving rational numbers (AC9M6A01)
Find unknown values in numerical equations involving brackets and combinations of arithmetic operations, using the properties of numbers and operations (AC9M6A02)
Create and use algorithms involving a sequence of steps and decisions that use rules to generate sets of numbers; identify, interpret and explain emerging patterns (AC9M6A03) 🌿
