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10/5/2016 9 Comments

Halloween Equations

Halloween Equations - a fun, free math download for problem solving skills & algebra concepts
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Halloween is far from my favorite holiday, but the students seem to love it!

They get pretty into it, so I decided to go ahead and make a Halloween - themed version of the equation picture challenges I wanted to make.

My goal for these is to practice algebraic concepts in a different format.  These are great for practicing substitutions (an awesome lead-in to solving systems of equations).

But they can also be an application of the transitive property in some cases on the challenging level of the cards.
Halloween Equations - Free Download for grades 4 - 10
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I love the conversations that these types of problems inspire.  It's so cool to see how some kids work in pictures, while some instantly can figure it out mentally without even thinking they are using any "Algebra."  

These are great for partner work, because they can talk through different methods of solving (so common-core-friendly!).

You can also try using one each day during the week of Halloween as a warm-up.

I included an easier set of 4 problems for younger students too (or a basic starter set before using the 4 challenging ones).
Equations for Halloween - a Fun Math Challenge
I hope your students enjoy these!  
Here is the link for the free download: Halloween Equations
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9 Comments
kathryn
10/6/2016 10:56:13 am

Love your products. Thanks for making them available.

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J. Johnson
10/23/2016 04:31:55 pm

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Edith
11/5/2016 01:20:12 pm

These were great! The students really got into it. Do you have any for Thanksgiving or Christmas?

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Math Giraffe link
11/6/2016 04:58:30 pm

Hi Edith!
I'm working on it :)
Be sure to follow the TPT shop so you can get updates when I have them available.
Thanks!! So glad they enjoyed it!
-Brigid

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landon
4/27/2017 09:55:40 am

i'm in 10th grade geometry and we are doing this on 4/26 and i was looking for the answers on the internet lol

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Math Giraffe link
4/27/2017 02:54:20 pm

Hey Landon,
Your teacher should have them in the download - ask him/her so I don't mess up the system in case it's for a grade :)
Hope you enjoyed it! Have an awesome evening!

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Michele
10/25/2018 07:34:30 pm

Thanks for sharing this - my students will really enjoy it!

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Math Giraffe link
10/28/2018 10:18:07 am

Hi Michele,
Awesome! I hope they have fun with these :) Thanks so much!
Have a great week!
-Brigid

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carson proffittt link
10/30/2020 02:36:44 pm

maybe you guys should post the answer key next time

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