Combining Like Terms Scavenger Hunt Interactive Math Practice Negative Included

Combining Like Terms Scavenger Hunt | Interactive Math Practice Activity

Make algebra practice interactive and exciting with this Combining Like Terms Scavenger Hunt – the perfect way to help students build confidence simplifying expressions that include both positive and negative numbers!

This movement-based, self-checking math activity includes 20 problems where students combine like terms in algebraic expressions with positive and negative numbers. As students solve each card, their answer leads them to the next problem in the hunt—keeping them active, engaged, and motivated to keep going.

Perfect for math centers, independent practice, review, early finishers, or test prep, this no-prep activity is ready to print and use right away.

What’s Included:
✔ 20 Printable Scavenger Hunt Cards (combining like terms problems with positive & negative numbers)
✔ Student Recording Sheet
✔ Complete Answer Key for easy grading or self-checking

Why Teachers Love It:
⭐ Engaging Format – Transforms practice into a movement-based activity
⭐ Differentiated Skill Practice – Gives students experience simplifying expressions with both positive and negative numbers
⭐ Self-Checking Design – Encourages accuracy and builds independence
⭐ Low-Prep Resource – Ideal for busy days, sub plans, and small group work