One Step Equations | Doodle Math: Twist on Color by Number

Overview

Boost your middle school math classes with our One Step Equations Doodle & Color by Number printable PDF! Perfect for 6th and 7th graders, this fun activity features 18 questions that cover addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division—all aligned with CCSS 6.EE.B.7 and 7.EE.B.4. What’s awesome is that students unravel ocean-themed doodle patterns as they solve one-step equations. It's perfect for independent practice, math centers, or even emergency sub plans. Plus, it’s zero prep, making it easy to integrate into your curriculum!

Why you'll love this

Make equations review and practice a blast with this print-and-go Doodle Math activity. Includes three levels with 18 questions total to practice solving one-step equations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole number and decimal solutions. Each correct answer unlocks doodle patterns to complete an ocean themed image perfect for any time of year. If your students love color by number or color by code, they’ll love Doodle Math! These zero prep printable worksheets are great for emergency sub plans, math centers, independent practice, review, math lesson, homework, and bulletin board decorations.

Includes…

✅ Level 1: One step equations with addition / subtraction and whole numbers only. (1 page, 6 questions)

✅ Level 2: One step equations with multiplication / division and whole numbers only. (1 page, 6 questions)

✅ Level 3: One step equations with mixed operations and decimal numbers. (1 page, 6 questions)

✅ Image sheet with designated sections for doodling. (1 page)

✅ Answer key. (6 pages) 

Great for…

⭐ Back-to-School, Spiral Review Lessons

⭐ Emergency Sub Plans

⭐ Homeschool Activities

⭐ Homework & Independent Practice

⭐ Learning Centers & After School Math Programs

Reviews for Doodle Math products…

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Karen S. - “Just a good fun activity during the holidays for practicing skills! Great product!”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐️ Christine M. - “I put this out as an extra credit assignment for my 8th graders at the end of the square and cube roots unit. The students who chose to do it seemed to enjoy the "doodle" part because it was different than a typical color by number task. Thank you!”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Carly S. - “My students really loved this and it worked really well in my classroom!”

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