10 Ways to use Digital Mystery Pixel Art in your Middle School Math Classroom

Feb 12

As you already know, I love mystery pixel art. I’ve come across so many teachers who want to start with pixel art in their classrooms, but aren’t sure how they can use it. There are many different ways to incorporate mystery pixel art into your middle school math classroom. Here are some ideas just for you

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1.Content Review

Use mystery pixel art activities that review key skills learned in class. This can be at the end of the unit or chapter, or any time in-between when skills need to be built on. For example, if you are working on simple equations using fractions, you may want to review fraction operations.

2. Bell Ringers or Warm-ups

Start your lessons with a mystery pixel art challenge related to the day's topic to grab students' attention and activate their prior knowledge.

3. Exit Tickets

Use mystery pixel art as a formative assessment tool at the end of a lesson or unit. Students can answer questions or demonstrate their understanding. Do be aware though, that you will need to allocate enough time for students to finish, or chose a shorter activity with less questions.

4. Differentiated Instruction

Customize mystery pixel art activities to provide differentiated learning experiences for students with varying skill levels or learning styles. Offer different levels of challenge or support based on individual needs.

5. Cross-Curricular Integration

Use mystery pixel art to integrate learning across the curriculum such as language arts, science, or social studies. For example, students can solve math problems to reveal a historical figure or landmark.

6. Test Prep

Use mystery pixel art activities that reviews content covered on upcoming assessments or standardized tests. This can make test review more engaging and enjoyable for students.

7. Reward or Early Finisher Activity

You can use mystery pixel art to reward students who demonstrate positive behavior or meet academic goals. You can also use it as an early finisher activity.

8. Collaborative Learning

Foster collaboration and teamwork by assigning mystery pixel art challenges that require students to work together. They can share ideas, discuss solutions, and celebrate their collective success.

9. Holiday or Themed Activities

Choose mystery pixel art activities that are directed to holidays, seasons, or particular themes to add a festive element to your lessons and keep students engaged during special occasions.

10. Emergency Substitute Activity

Everyone gets sick at some time. Mystery pixel art is a great, last-minute, and no-prep activity when a substitute is required.