End of the Year Math Activities Your Students Will Love
The end of the year can be chaotic, but your math lessons don’t have to be. Whether you’re managing field trips, assemblies, or just trying to keep students engaged in those final weeks, these end of the year math activities will help you review key concepts in creative, meaningful ways. From 3D review cubes to collaborative bulletin boards and real-world projects, this roundup has something for every upper elementary and middle school classroom.
End of the Year Math Review Dodecahedrons (Grades 5–7)
Give your typical review days a twist—literally. These dodecahedron math reviews cover major concepts from each grade level in an interactive, hands-on format.
Students solve a set of problems at each station, glue the pieces together, and build a 12-sided 3D shape that shows what they’ve learned. They’re perfect for test prep, review stations, or a final math-themed classroom display. Each version includes engaging problems and easy-to-follow instructions for Grades 5, 6, or 7.
Editable End of the Year Collaborative Math Bulletin Board
Looking for a simple yet meaningful way to wrap up the year and decorate your room? This collaborative bulletin board includes 30 pieces and a template that you can edit to add your own math questions.
Each student completes a piece, and when you put them all together, you’ve got a vibrant summer-themed display that celebrates math and your classroom community. It’s a great way to reinforce key skills one last time while letting students feel part of something bigger.
End of the Year Math Project: Career Fair
End of the year is the perfect time to show students how math connects to real life. In this project-based activity, students choose a career that interests them and design a display that includes basic info about the job and a math problem related to that field.
From architects to athletes, chefs to coders—students can get creative while still practicing math application and presentation skills. It’s ideal for a gallery walk, group presentations, or partner collaboration.
Summer Math Craftivities (Grades 2–7)
These are not your average end of the year worksheets! Summer math craftivities combine standards-based review with cutting, folding, and coloring to create fun, 3D displays.
Each activity is carefully designed to review grade-level math skills while giving students something creative to do, without sacrificing academic rigor. They’re great for centers, fast finishers, or those final weeks when engagement is starting to dip. Options available for Grades 2 through 7.
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Influential Mathematicians Cube (No Prep!)
Need something purposeful that doesn’t require prep time? This cube activity introduces students to important mathematicians from history through simple, meaningful tasks.
Each station blends reading, logic, and math in an easy-to-manage format. Students complete mini challenges and build a cube as they go, which doubles as a finished product for display. It’s great for enrichment, early finishers, or those “what do I do now?” moments in May or June.
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End of the Year Reflection Tessellation
Looking for a calm, reflective way to end the year? This hexagon tessellation activity invites students to answer six math-themed reflection prompts—one per hexagon—then color and connect their shapes into a collaborative class display.
It’s a simple way to review the year, let students process their growth, and create a bulletin board that celebrates how far they’ve come.
Wrap Up the Year with Purpose and Creativity
When the final bell is on the horizon, it’s tempting to coast to the finish—but these end of the year math activities help you close things out in a way that’s meaningful, memorable, and still academically aligned.
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