Cross-Number Puzzle With Equations
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Cross-Number Puzzle With Equations" is written for 8th Grade (Ages 13-14). A 7th grader who is already steady on math puzzles can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.


2 pages in this set
8th grade math worksheet: fill a cross number grid from 20 clues on equations, square roots, scientific notation and cone volumes. Answer key included. Part of our cross number puzzles collection.
How do I use this worksheet?
Use the number puzzle as a mixed review after units on equations and volume, and have students show work on page 2. The crossword works as a warm up or a vocabulary check before a unit test.
What students will practice
- Students will solve equations with variables on both sides, such as 5x − 37 = 3x + 857.
- Students will find cone and cylinder volumes in terms of pi, such as a cone with r = 4 cm and h = 30 cm.
- Students will evaluate square roots and scientific notation clues and write one digit in each square.
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FAQ
How do I use this cross number puzzles worksheet?
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Use the number puzzle as a mixed review after units on equations and volume, and have students show work on page 2. The crossword works as a warm up or a vocabulary check before a unit test.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Fill a cross number grid from 20 clues on equations, square roots, scientific notation and cone volumes. The directions on the page read: Solve each clue, showing your work in the work boxes on page 2. Write each answer in the grid, one digit in each square. For a volume, write the number that goes in the box. An answer key is included.
Can I use this cross number puzzles worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 8th grade math puzzles, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
What is a cross number puzzle?
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It is a crossword with numbers instead of words. Each clue is a problem, and the answer goes in the grid one digit per square, so crossing answers check each other. Cross-Number Puzzle With Equations has 10 across and 10 down clues.
What math is in the 8th grade cross number puzzle?
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Clues include equations such as 5x − 37 = 3x + 857, square roots such as the root of 8,464, numbers in scientific notation and volumes of cones and cylinders written in terms of pi. Students show their work in the boxes on page 2.
Is there a math vocabulary crossword?
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Yes. 8th Grade Math Vocabulary Crossword has 14 clues on terms such as slope, rotation, outlier and function. Two-word answers are written with no space.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 8th Grade |
| Subject | Math |
| Topic | Math Puzzles |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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