At the end, the students had to verbalize the steps needed to solve multi-step equations as though they were teaching someone new to the concept. And since they discovered the concept themselves, they are much more likely to remember it in the future. Matching Game Use the problems on a sheet to create a matching game. Put the problems on one color index cards and the answers on another color index card, one problem or answer per card. Turn them all upside-down in an array like for the game concentration.
Players take turns flipping over one card of each color.
If the solution matches the problem, the player keeps the cards and goes again. Otherwise, the cards are turned back over and it's the next player's turn. Remind students to check each other's work to help them catch any errors they may make. On-Line Computer Game Put a multiple choice worksheet into a game on the Quia web site. Students can work alone or in pairs.