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Equation Hop

equations · Evaluating algebraic expressions at a given value

To evaluate algebraic expression at specific value of their variables.

Equation Hop is a Grade 6 algebra game for evaluating expressions at a given value. Students move along a game board, and special spaces require them to roll again, substitute that value for x, and evaluate the expression. The result determines whether they move forward or backward, so accurate substitution directly changes what happens next in the game.

Use it when students need repeated practice evaluating expressions without turning the lesson into a page of isolated problems. The movement gives each answer a consequence, while special spaces provide natural opportunities to explain substitution and sign. Create a free Find a Math Game account to generate lesson support for Equation Hop. No credit card is required, and the free account includes 3 lifetime lesson generations.

Grades:
6
Players:
2–4 players
Materials:
dice, paper, pencil, printable

Standards alignment

6.EE.A.2.C · primary

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