Details
Languages
English
Grade
2nd, 3rd, 4th
Resource Type
Fun, Games, Learning Centers
Product
Digital
Pages
15 Pages
Subject
Graphs & Charts, Multiplication, Word Problems
Standard
Common Core Mathematics Standards
Description
Spice up your class Valentine's Day party with this exciting print or online breakout based on 3rd grade math standards! When the Valentine's Villain steals all of the heart-shaped candies, your class can use their knowledge of third grade math content to save the day! This digital escape room focuses on several third grade standards. The digital version of this activity can be completed by anyone with an internet connection and is fully automated by a Google Form™; there are no clues to hide or answers to check! If you are looking for a way to keep students engaged in an educational activity on Valentine's Day, then this digital escape room should do the trick! The activity is easy to implement and encourages cooperative learning. The print version of this activity includes black-and-white clues. It is low-prep, but not self-checking.
Skills used in this activity:
Several single-digit multiplication problems are included for students to practice fluency
Adding and subtracting within 1,000 with regrouping (including subtracting across zeroes)
Finding the missing number in single digit multiplication and division problems.
Interpreting a bar graph and solving a multi-step word problem associated with it.
Using the four operations to solve multi-step word problems
Multiplying single digits by a multiple of ten
Rounding to the nearest ten
What's included in the digital version?
A Valentine with a QR code from the Valentine's Villain that gets students started on this math breakout.
Quick start guide and detailed instructions including a URL to the form.
Detailed answer key
A "Helper Page" for students to work out some of the puzzles on.
Optional success signs for students to snap photos with when they have finished the escape room!
Distance learning tools and tips
What's included in the print version?
Five printable black-and-white clues
Introduction/backstory page
Success page
Success signs
Directions & answer key with teacher tips
FAQ
Do students need to have Gmail™ accounts for the digital version? NO! Anyone with internet access and a tablet, computer, or even phone can complete the breakout.
How long will this take? That is the hardest question as the answer varies depending on each classroom, student, or group. Some students with a firm grasp on the concepts covered in this escape room will be able to complete the challenge quickly (20-30 minutes), but most will take longer. The majority of students will take between 35-55 minutes. The form will not save student data, 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™ or on the printable clues. The math in this activity is all standards-based.
Can this be used for distance learning? Absolutely! The PDF of the digital version includes detailed instructions for completing this activity for virtual learning.
Please note that the digital version of this activity requires internet access for students to complete a Google Form™ (no e-mail addresses are required). This activity will work on computers, tablets, and even phones!
Skills used in this activity:
Several single-digit multiplication problems are included for students to practice fluency
Adding and subtracting within 1,000 with regrouping (including subtracting across zeroes)
Finding the missing number in single digit multiplication and division problems.
Interpreting a bar graph and solving a multi-step word problem associated with it.
Using the four operations to solve multi-step word problems
Multiplying single digits by a multiple of ten
Rounding to the nearest ten
What's included in the digital version?
A Valentine with a QR code from the Valentine's Villain that gets students started on this math breakout.
Quick start guide and detailed instructions including a URL to the form.
Detailed answer key
A "Helper Page" for students to work out some of the puzzles on.
Optional success signs for students to snap photos with when they have finished the escape room!
Distance learning tools and tips
What's included in the print version?
Five printable black-and-white clues
Introduction/backstory page
Success page
Success signs
Directions & answer key with teacher tips
FAQ
Do students need to have Gmail™ accounts for the digital version? NO! Anyone with internet access and a tablet, computer, or even phone can complete the breakout.
How long will this take? That is the hardest question as the answer varies depending on each classroom, student, or group. Some students with a firm grasp on the concepts covered in this escape room will be able to complete the challenge quickly (20-30 minutes), but most will take longer. The majority of students will take between 35-55 minutes. The form will not save student data, 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™ or on the printable clues. The math in this activity is all standards-based.
Can this be used for distance learning? Absolutely! The PDF of the digital version includes detailed instructions for completing this activity for virtual learning.
Please note that the digital version of this activity requires internet access for students to complete a Google Form™ (no e-mail addresses are required). This activity will work on computers, tablets, and even phones!
Spice up your class Valentine's Day party with this exciting print or online breakout based on 3rd grade math standards! When the Valentine's Villain steals all of the heart-shaped candies, your class can use their knowledge of third grade math... more
0.0 (0) | @greatclassroomescape FAQ
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Do you have to have Google accounts to use the digital version?
No, anybody with an internet-connected device and browser can use the self-checking, automated digital version
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How long does this take?
This really depends on students' grasp of the concepts presented and whether students work independently or in small groups. 45 minutes is the average, but times vary on either end of that by approximately 15 minutes.
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