Write & Interpret Numerical Expressions | Doodle Math: Twist on Color by Number

Overview

Transform your students' understanding of numerical expressions with our printable Doodle & Color by Number activity! Designed for 4th to 6th graders, it covers key standards like CCSS 5.OA.A.1 and 5.OA.A.2. With 18 questions across three levels, your class will enjoy writing, evaluating, and interpreting numerical expressions as they unlock fun plant-themed doodle patterns. Plus, I’ve included vocabulary reference sheets to support their learning. If your students enjoy coloring while they learn, this is the perfect addition to your math curriculum!

Why you'll love this

Make numerical expressions practice and review a blast with this print-and-go Doodle Math activity. Includes three levels with 18 questions total to practice writing, evaluating, and interpreting numerical expressions. There's bonus supplement vocabulary reference sheets, with key words for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Each correct answer unlocks doodle patterns to complete a plant-themed image perfect for any time of year. If your students love color by number or color by code, they’ll love Doodle Math!

Includes…

✅ Level 1: Write numerical expressions (i.e. translate verbal phrases to expressions). (1 page, 6 questions)

✅ Level 2: Evaluate numerical expressions (i.e. solve using order of operations). (1 page, 6 questions)

✅ Level 3: Interpret numerical expressions (i.e. translate expressions back to words AND comparing relative values of different numerical expressions). (1 page, 6 questions)

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

✅ Answer key. (4 pages) 

✅ Vocabulary reference sheets (2 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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