5th Grade Math Scavenger Hunt | Order of Operations without Parentheses

Keep students engaged with this FUN, hands-on, puzzle-like, math activity. Use this scavenger hunt can be used to reinforce order of operations without parentheses. This activity can be used as a math center activity and is a quick and easy way for teachers to provide meaningful practice that meets the needs of all students!

This resource can be used with hybrid or limited movement in these ways:

• If teachers are teaching Full Virtual, they can use the digital version.
• If teachers are teaching Hybrid, students in person can work through the printable version, while students at home can work through the digital version. Students are completing the same assignment at the same time.
• If teachers are teaching In-Person Only, students can work through the printable version in shifts. Split the class into small groups and have only a few students completing the puzzles, while other students are working on other assignments.

This easy-to-use and low-prep highly engaged activity includes:

Printable Resources

• 12 multiple-choice question cards (color and black-and-white)
• A fun activity to complete at the end of the trail
• Student response sheet
• Teacher answer key with trail order

Digital Resources

*In order to use the digital resources, students need internet access, a Google account, and a web-connected device like a tablet, computer, or phone.

• Google Slides deck with 12 questions
• A fun activity to complete at the end of the trail
• Google Form quiz for students to enter their trail path when they finish
• Directions for the teacher on how to save and share Google links

What is a question trail activity?

A question trail activity is a scavenger hunt in which students work their way through a series of questions in order to advance to the end. Correct answers allow students to progress on the trail, whereas incorrect answers loop them back to prior questions, requiring them to review their previous answers in order to identify their errors and solve the problem again. Once all questions have been answered correctly, students will reach the end of the trail.

This activity is provided in both printable and digital formats, allowing you ultimate flexibility in how you use it. It can be used for whole-group, small-group, or individual instruction. It can be assigned as practice, review, or assessment. Whatever your students’ needs, you’ll be covered.

This resource is aligned with 5.OA.A.1

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