Are you looking for a fun, engaging way to reinforce order of operations in your 5th or 6th grade math classroom? Look no further than this Order of Operations Digital Escape Room—a spooky, zombie-themed breakout game that turns PEMDAS practice into an unforgettable adventure!
Whether you're planning Halloween activities or just want to inject some excitement into your math lessons, this no-prep digital resource is the perfect fit for upper elementary students. With just a few clicks, your class can dive into a haunted virtual world where their problem-solving skills determine whether they escape a zombie attack or become the next victim!
🧠 Why Use a Digital Escape Room for Math?
Escape rooms offer a unique blend of critical thinking, collaboration, and content mastery. When students are immersed in a themed challenge, they're more motivated to complete tasks and stay engaged. This digital escape room transforms traditional math problems into an interactive quest that feels more like a game than a worksheet.
Students will work through three skill-based levels:
Level 1: Solve order of operations problems with basic operations
Level 2: Add in parentheses to test sequencing skills
Level 3: Incorporate exponents for a true PEMDAS/GEMS challenge
🎮 A Math Game That Feels Like a Video Game
One of the standout features of this escape room is its video game-style design. Each slide is carefully crafted to mimic a game interface, complete with spooky zombie visuals and interactive click-based navigation. Students are drawn in immediately, and best of all, they're practicing essential math skills while they play.
Use this resource in:
Math centers
Independent practice
Early finisher activities
Sub plans
Halloween or October-themed lessons
Distance learning or hybrid settings
🎃 Classroom-Ready for Halloween (or Any Time of Year)
While this activity is perfect for October, it’s designed to work year-round. You can easily integrate it into any order of operations unit, or use it as a seasonal bonus to keep students motivated during the fall slump. For added fun, play haunted house background music during the activity to increase immersion!
💻 Formats That Work for You
This product includes both Google Slides and PowerPoint versions, so it’s flexible for any digital classroom setup. Just have students enter Present or Slideshow mode and they’re ready to begin.
🔑 Final Thoughts
If you're looking to review order of operations in a way that your students will actually enjoy, this Order of Operations Zombie Escape Room is a must-have. It’s engaging, rigorous, and packed with Halloween spirit—making math class a thrilling experience your students won’t forget.
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