This Algebra 1 End of Year Escape Room Activity is a fun, engaging way for students to review the big ideas from the entire year in Algebra 1. Students work through 8 challenge puzzles covering multi-step equations, functions, writing linear equations, systems of equations and inequalities, exponent rules, factoring, and solving quadratic equations, cracking a code with each one.
Each challenge reveals a 3-digit, 4-digit, 4-letter, or 5-letter code. Detailed directions for prepping and assembling the challenges are included, along with a student recording sheet and suggested methods for checking codes. It works great as an end of year or EOC review, and a prize is recommended for students who successfully crack all the codes!
Topics Included:
• Challenge A: Multi-Step Equations (includes special solutions)
• Challenge B: Evaluating Functions
• Challenge C: Writing Linear Equations Given a Point and Slope or Two Points (includes writing equations that are parallel or perpendicular to a given line)
• Challenge D: Systems of Equations Applications
• Challenge E: Graphing Systems of Inequalities
• Challenge F: Laws of Exponents (includes negative exponents) and Polynomial Operations
• Challenge G: Factoring Quadratic Trinomials (when a = 1 or when a > 1)
• Challenge H: Solving Quadratic Equations (includes both rational and irrational solutions)
How long does this activity take? The challenge puzzles are independent of each other, so challenges can be removed to save time or differentiate. If using all eight challenges, plan to use several periods (3-4) or two blocks to complete this activity.
For a digital version of this activity made in Google Slides™, click here!
This resource is included in the following bundle(s):
Algebra 1 Curriculum (with Activities)
Algebra 1 Activities Bundle
License Terms:
This purchase includes a single non-transferable license, meaning it is for one teacher only for personal use in their classroom and can not be passed from one teacher to another. No part of this resource is to be shared with colleagues or used by an entire grade level, school, or district without purchasing the proper number of licenses. A transferable license is not available for this resource.
Copyright Terms:
No part of this resource may be uploaded to the internet in any form, including classroom/personal websites or network drives, unless the site is password protected and can only be accessed by students.
