Evaluating Numerical Expressions | Doodle Math Color by Number | Exponents

Overview

Looking for an engaging way to help your middle schoolers tackle evaluating numerical expressions? Our Doodle & Color by Number resource is perfect for 5th and 6th graders practicing exponents and the order of operations (PEMDAS). With 16 turkey-themed questions, your students will stay motivated while unlocking fun doodle patterns. It's zero prep, ideal for emergency sub plans or as colorful math center activities, and meets CCSS 5.OA.A.1 and 6.EE.A.1 standards. Plus, it's a great way to spice up your fall and Thanksgiving lessons!

Why you'll love this

Students practice evaluating numerical expressions with exponents and positive integers by applying the order of operations (i.e. PEMDAS) with this Evaluating Numerical Expressions Doodle & Color by Number Holiday Pack resource. Contains 16 questions total with a turkey themed image perfect for fall and Thanksgiving. These zero prep printable worksheets are great for emergency sub plans, math centers, independent practice, review, math lesson, homework, and bulletin board decorations.

It's a fresh twist on color by number or color by code. Each correct answer unlocks a doodle pattern students can use to complete a mystery image with the colors of their choice. They keep students engaged, free up your time for differentiation, and look great as classroom decorations.

CCSS Standards: 5.OA.A.1, 6.EE.A.1


Want to save tons on year-round holiday review?

This activity is in my Evaluating Numerical Expressions Doodle & Color by Number Holiday Pack, which has 5 holiday images—at a savings of 60% off individual resources.


What’s included:

  1. Problem set. Solving numerical expressions with exponents and positive integers only by applying the order of operations (i.e. PEMDAS). - 16 problems

  2. Image sheet. The image has a turkey, perfect for fall and Thanksgiving. Students fill in the designated sections for doodling.

  3. Answer key. Included for both the problems and the image sheets.

What teachers say about my Doodle & Color by Number activities:

  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This was difficult for my accelerated students! I loved it and so did they! They found trying to doodle the drawing and win ‘the best doodler’ fun. Students were engaged with the math, but also with their creativity.” - Kay Y.

  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I loved that this activity had different levels. I used the 2 different levels with as an on-grade level support and a below-grade level support.” – Cristin B.

  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This was a great review for my 6th graders. This helped to keep them engaged while I worked with small groups.” – Ashley B.

Get a free sample!

I've made a collection of my activities available free. Download now!


Something not right?

If you have a question, or something is off with the lesson, please email me or post a question on TPT. I’ll do everything I can to make it right.

License

Each license of this product is for one teacher’s classroom and their students. If you wish to share with other teachers, please purchase additional licenses.

If you're interested in a quote for a campus or district license, please email me.

Copyright © 2023 Congruent Math LLC. All rights reserved.

More to consider

Want to try before you buy?

Get my free resource library with digital & print activities—plus tips over email.

Join for free resources →