Equation Bingo: an online algebra bingo game
An equation is called; solve it and find x, from 1 to 24, on your bingo card. A free algebra bingo game for any device. Grades 6–8.
🧒 Kids: Solve the equation to find x. Find x on your card and tap it. Fill a whole line to shout BINGO! 🎉
How to play
- Choose what is called (one-step equations, two-step equations or expressions to evaluate), the time per call and whether calls are read aloud.
- Press Start bingo. Your card is a 4 by 4 grid of numbers from 1 to 24.
- An equation is called, like 3x + 2 = 20. Solve it, find 6 on your card and tap it before the timer runs out.
- A wrong tap shakes the square; try again. If time runs out, the answer is shown and a new call is made.
- A full row, column or diagonal is BINGO!
What your child practices
Every call is an equation to solve in your head. One-step calls practice inverse operations (6.EE.B.7), two-step calls practice undoing in reverse order (7.EE.B.4a), and evaluate calls practice substitution (6.EE.A.2c). Because the card numbers are close together, guessing does not work; the equation has to be solved.
Which setting to choose
| Setting | Example | Good for | Learn it first |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-step equations | x + 9 = 16 is called: find 7 | Grade 6 | one-step equations |
| Two-step equations | 4x − 3 = 21 is called: find 6 | Grades 7–8 | two-step equations |
| Evaluate expressions | 3n + 2 when n = 4 is called: find 14 | Grade 6 | evaluating expressions |
One-step equations are the gentlest setting. For two-step equations, remind your child to undo the adding or subtracting first. Evaluate calls need the order of operations: multiply before adding.
When your child gets bingo on Normal with no missed calls, try two-step calls, or Equation Race for full speed.
Tips for parents
- Use “Relaxed” timing at first. Move to “Normal” when your child gets bingo with no missed calls.
- Turn on “Read calls aloud” to hear calls like “3 x plus 2 equals 20”.
- Keep scrap paper handy for two-step calls; writing one line is fine.
- After bingo, read the missed calls together and solve each one.
In the classroom
Project the game and play as a class. The computer calls, children find the answer on their own paper bingo cards, and the board on screen keeps everyone honest. Or let pairs play on tablets.
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Print it: the solving equations worksheet, with an answer key, for practice away from the screen.
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Questions parents ask
How do you play equation bingo?
An equation is called. Solve it, find x on your card and tap it before time runs out. A full row, column or diagonal wins.
Can the bingo calls be read aloud?
Yes, on most devices. Turn on “Read calls aloud” to hear each call, like “3 x plus 2 equals 20”.
What numbers are on the bingo card?
Whole numbers from 1 to 24. Every called equation has one of them as its answer.
What grade is equation bingo for?
Grades 6 to 8. One-step and evaluate calls suit grade 6; two-step calls suit grades 7 and 8.
Is there a printable algebra bingo?
This version is online. For paper practice, use the solving equations worksheet.