Description
Will your class escape in time? No Way! The animals at the zoo have escaped, and your students have been tasked with putting them back into their proper locations. This is a review game for the math concepts taught in 5th grade under the domain of numbers and operations in base ten. It can be played in small groups, or as a whole class. If your class has never played an escape game before, I suggest playing as a whole class for the first time.
**Versions with and without QR codes included
This is an interactive game where the students are timed. Students try and solve clues and math problems to breakout and escape the classroom.You, the teacher, can decide how much time your students have to complete the task. I will suggest 45 minutes, but it is up to your discretion. You can project a timer for your class, or put one somewhere for all the students to see, so they can keep track of how much time they have left to complete their task.
This is similar to a scavenger hunt where students will be moving around the room, looking for clues to unlock their envelopes (I have included riddles and suggestions on where to hide each clue). To unlock their envelopes, students will need to solve math problems. A paper is provided so students can show their work for each problem. For many of the questions, students must have an answer that matches one on an envelope. If the answers do not match, they can’t open or “unlock” the envelope, and must rework the problem.
*Everything is included, however teachers must provide their own envelopes.
I give step by step instructions on how to set up the game, including pictures! This is sure to capture the attention of your students.
Topics covered in this game include:
Numbers and Operations in Base Ten
*Powers of 10
*Comparing decimals
*Writing numbers in expanded form
*Rounding decimals
*Multiplying multi-digit numbers
*adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals.
Kimberly M. –
thanks
Stacey V. –
such a great little review for 5th grade!
Fumbling Thru Fifth –
My students loved this!
The Teaching Geek –
So much fun!
Naomi M. –
GREAT
Playing in Primary –
This is going to work great with my create a zoo unit! Thanks!
Aune’s Adventures in 5th –
Great for review!
Jaclyn Pack –
Fantastic product thank you!
MrsCoutlee –
This is so creative and engaging!
The Smitten Teacher –
I can’t wait to use this as review for our first math unit this year.
danielle M. –
Went well with the lessons I taught!!
Buyer –
Kids loved playing this
The Big Kids’ Hall –
This wasn’t just fun, it was genuinely challenging!
Megan K. –
Thank you!
Ashley’s Favorite Items –
What a fun resource for the students to review math skills. This provided the students with a hands on activity that also required team work!
Anchored in 5th Grade –
great!
Alicia T. –
Thanks!
Eileen D. –
So much Fun!!! My students had a great time completing this challenge.
Melissa V. –
Great activity! Thanks!
Miss Trendy Teacher –
My class loved this and kept asking me to do more breakouts. Thank you!
Stephanie N. –
Great product!
Tammy G. –
looks cool
Kristin P. –
Love this activity!
Beth A. –
My students love these and this had a nice review of skills.
Teach Grow Inspire –
This was perfect! Thanks
Ivy M. –
love these
SILVA T. –
This has saved me so much time. Thank you for an awesome product.
Lindsey G. –
These are a great activity to review a topic and engage the students. I have 90 minutes blocks and these typically take more than a day to get done.
Patricia R. –
Thank you so much! My students LOVED doing this!
Deanna M. –
Thanks for the great resource!
Karis H. –
So glad to have this for reviewing math concepts
Susan M. –
A lot of prep work but it was worth it.
Alisha R. –
good
Susan Mobley –
Super resource!! Thank you.
Michelle W. –
Thank you! My students love these activities!
The Bailey Bunch 4th –
Great!! Thank you!!
WBC –
Awesome!
Heidi Dvornski –
This is wonderful and it was great for the kids – they loved it. There is a lot of prep work involved. It’s very well explained and easy to use, but do be prepared to add in the prep work time to make it work the best in your classroom!
Bridgett Taulbee –
This is a great resource!
April M. –
Looking forward to this activity!
Lorrie Hamon –
good review
ABSeas –
I can’t wait to use this as an end of the year review activity before state testing!
Erin W. –
These ar incredible!
Marissa G. –
Lots of prep, but seeing how much the students loved it was worth it! I printed the cards on cardstock and laminated them so they will be ready to go again next year! 🙂
Marsha L. –
My students loved this activity.
Ashley L. –
Kids love these!
Lesley A. –
Thanks.
Amy B. –
LOVE!!!!
Stacy Dingman –
Great product!!
Buyer –
Definitely got the children up and moving around, they loved it.
The Crazy CATcus Lady –
Great product! Does take time to set up, but the kids love it!
Nicole C. –
Lots of prep work, but SO worth it! Kids loved this.
Type A Teaching –
What a great idea! Thank you
Audrey Van Dorn –
Can’t wait to use
Jana U. –
My students really enjoyed this
Dawn N. –
I am excited to do this with my students.
Susan M. –
Cannot wait until our unit on decimals so I can use this!
Buyer –
Can’t wait to try this out!
Beth L. –
great, I can’t wait to use this in my class!
Olivia B. –
Excited to use this!
shawna clendaniel –
This was a bit challenging for the start of the year- but my G&T kids LOVED it once I explained the math concepts. I knew this was intended to be used at the middle or end of 5th grade, so I was not surprised that it was a little challenging.
Patricia S. –
Looking forward to using this.
shaylee R. –
Love
MissL5206 –
We are going to the zoo this year and I can’t wait to use this with them!
Tammy L. –
Neat idea!
Jennifer Slade –
I can’t wait to use this!
Miranda P. –
I like the concept, I think that it looks a little “babyish” for fifth grade but I love your products and can’t wait to try it with my class.
Brian W. –
Cannot use all at once but is very practical when used in separate sessions. Students love it!!!
Janette M. –
Thanks for this great resource!
Paige P. –
Love it!
that crazy math teacher –
Just printed this out and I am over the moon, very detailed and fun!
Sharp Stuff –
This will be a great review at the end of this entire NBT unit. Thanks!
Kate Erdosy –
My students will love this! Thank you.
Amy W. –
Great resource!
Georgia Teaching –
Love this!
Hailey Wiggs –
Perfect for culminating review!
Amy M. –
Thank you!!
Christopher Keating –
Thanks for the ideas!
Funshine and Happimess –
great product! Some problems were a bit hard to solve for my 5th graders, but with my help it turned out just fine! thanks!
Julie C. –
My 5th graders loved doing this! We used it for an end of year activity, but I’m excited to use it next year when we study decimals. Thanks!
Aaryn F. –
Got another one and I’m loving them all.
Global Connections –
My gifted students loved this
Eva G. –
This product is the third Cracking the Classroom game I have purchased from this seller. I am pleased with them all, as they are very well planned. The price is very reasonable. Thank you for sharing your resources!
The Learning Effect –
My 5th graders loved this activity! Thank you!
annie B. –
Super excited to use this. Thanks!
Melissa H. –
A unique way to review. 🙂
Laura M. –
Wonderful!
Each day I’m Calculating –
looks great, going to use for End of Grade review, Thanks so much!
Melissa G. –
My students love these!!!!