Students will practice simplifying expressions using the distributive property with this fun and engaging Cross-Number Puzzle. This activity includes operations with both positive and negative integers. Click here for the version with just positive integer operations.
This activity is similar to a crossword puzzle, but instead of filling in letters, students fill in mathematical expressions. There are both Across and Down problems. Students simplify each expression and record their answers in the puzzle accordingly. The puzzle is self-checking, allowing students to spot and correct errors if their answers do not fit.
There are 26 total expressions to simplify. This activity can be completed independently or with a partner. When working in pairs, one partner can complete the Across problems while the other works on the Down problems.
This resource is included in the following bundle(s):
Middle School Math Activities Bundle
Pre-Algebra Activities Bundle
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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.
