Four Quadrants of the Coordinate Plane Boom Cards™ Digital Escape Room
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- Internet Activities
Description
Can your students solve problems in all four quadrants of the coordinate plane in order to recover stolen diamonds? Students will race through a train station following clues, plotting points, solving word problems, as they go undercover to recover the goods stolen in a diamond heist. This online breakout is based on 6th grade math standards. They'll need to be quick reflecting points across the x-axis, finding the distance a point lies from the y-axis, finding the distance between points, and plotting points in order to save the day. This is a Boom Cards™ activity, so there are no clues to hide and the entire breakout process is automated and self-checking!
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Escape rooms are a great way to increase student engagement, encourage collaborative learning, and build critical thinking skills. Digital breakouts are also perfect for distance learning! This number systems breakout can be used for enrichment or review. It can be completed in small groups, or even individually for early finishers or those needing extra practice on a concept before end-of-year testing. While this activity is designed using sixth grade common core standards, it can be used by advanced 5th graders or as a review for 7th grade.
In order to solve the puzzles in this digital breakout, students must be able to:
- Plot points in all four quadrants of a coordinate plane
- Determine the distance between points on a coordinate plane (with the same x coordinate or the same y coordinate)
- Reflect points over the x or y axis
- Know terms such as origin, axis, coordinate, reflection, etc.
- Identify the four quadrants
- Solve word problems involving all four quadrants of the coordinate plane
- Name points in the coordinate plane
- Read clues carefully to solve puzzles
What's included in the PDF?
- Link to Boom Cards™ for a single teacher's use
- Detailed instructions & tips
- Detailed answer key
- Success signs to snap photos with after completing the activity (optional)
FAQ
- How long will this take? That is the hardest question as the answer varies depending on each classroom, student, or group. Most students will be able to complete this activity in under 45 minutes. Some students with a firm grasp on the concepts covered in this escape room will be able to complete the puzzles very quickly (20-30 minutes), others will take longer.
- Can this be used for remote learning? Yes! This product is designed to be able to be completed completely online and can be done in-person, for distance learning, or hybrid models. Students will need a modern device and internet connection.
- Will students have to search the web to figure out the puzzles? NO! All of the information needed will be provided in the Boom Deck™. The math in this activity is all standards-based.
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