Evaluating Numerical Expressions Holiday | Doodle Math: Twist on Color by Number

Overview

This Evaluating Numerical Expressions Doodle & Color by Number Holiday Pack is perfect for engaging middle schoolers in math! With 16 questions focused on evaluating numerical expressions using PEMDAS and suitable for grades 5 and 6, this resource lets students unleash their creativity while practicing essential skills. It covers fun holiday themes like Halloween and Christmas, and the zero prep worksheets are ideal for independent practice or math centers. Plus, each correct answer reveals a unique doodle, making learning enjoyable and interactive!

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 1 problem set with 16 questions total and 5 fun holiday images celebrating Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day, and St. Patrick's Day. 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


Just need one holiday?

I've also split the holidays Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day, and St. Patrick's Day out into individual resources.

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This activity is in my 5th Grade, 6th Grade, and 6th - 8th Grade Doodle & Color by Number Bundles—at a savings of 50% over 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 sheets. Included for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day, and St. Patrick's Day. Students fill in the designated sections for doodling. - 5 images

  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.

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