Substitution Spiral
equations · Substituting colored dice values into expressions
Solve and verify one- and two-step, first-degree equations of the form: x+a = b, ax = b, x-a = b where a, b, and c are integers.
Substitution Spiral is a Grade 6 equation game where three colored dice supply values for variables in the expressions printed on the board. Players choose two or three dice, substitute the matching color values, evaluate the expression, and move that many spaces into the spiral. Exact corner landings and bumping rules add strategy to the substitution work.
Use it in a small group when students are practicing substitution and one- or two-step algebraic reasoning. The changing dice values create a fresh expression result every turn without changing the basic structure. Create a free Find a Math Game account to generate teacher-ready lesson support for Substitution Spiral. No credit card is required, with 3 lifetime lesson generations.
- Grades:
- 6
- Players:
- 2 or more players
- Materials:
- dice, counters, printable
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