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5th Grade – 8th Grade Math Game

Grid Lock

Master the coordinate plane by plotting points, graphing linear equations, and solving systems. This game develops spatial reasoning and algebraic thinking through visual grid-based challenges.

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Grades

5th Grade – 8th Grade

Topics

Coordinate Plane & Graphing Games, Algebra Games

Format

Web browser

What Students Practice

Curriculum areas
Coordinate Plane & Graphing, Rational Numbers, Algebra & Equations
Skills built
Plotting CoordinatesPattern RecognitionComparing NumbersSolving Equations
Best use case
Live classroom play, independent practice, math centers, intervention blocks, or quick review homework.
Classroom fit
Works well for teachers looking for low-friction, standards-aware digital practice. Teachers can launch a live session, track real-time progress, and host live quizzes without student logins.

Common Core Standards

Grid Lock variants align to the following CCSS codes across grades.

5.G.A.15.G.A.25.OA.B.36.NS.C.56.NS.C.66.NS.C.76.NS.C.88.EE.B.58.EE.B.68.F.A.18.F.A.38.EE.C.8

Topic Tags

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Grade Variants

Grid Lock adapts across 3 grades. Each variant targets a specific learning goal with its own topic, skills, and Common Core alignment.

  1. Grid Lock: Algebra and Data

    5th Grade · Coordinate Plane & Graphing Games

    Algebra and Data

    5th GradePlay

    Plot coordinates.

    Complexity
    plot coordinate pairs on grid
    Skills
    Plotting CoordinatesPattern Recognition
    CCSS
    5.G.A.15.G.A.25.OA.B.3
  2. Grid Lock: Integers & the Coordinate Plane

    6th Grade · Coordinate Plane & Graphing Games

    Integers & the Coordinate Plane

    6th GradePlay

    Learn about integers and the coordinate plane.

    Complexity
    plot integers on coordinate plane
    Skills
    Plotting CoordinatesComparing Numbers
    CCSS
    6.NS.C.56.NS.C.66.NS.C.76.NS.C.8
  3. Grid Lock: Linear Equations

    8th Grade · Algebra Games

    Linear Equations

    8th GradePlay

    Learn to analyze and solve linear equations.

    Complexity
    analyze linear equations graphically
    Skills
    Solving EquationsPlotting Coordinates
    CCSS
    8.EE.B.58.EE.B.68.F.A.18.F.A.3
  4. Grid Lock: Systems of Linear Equations

    8th Grade · Algebra Games

    Systems of Linear Equations

    8th GradePlay

    Learn to analyze and solve systems of linear equations.

    Complexity
    solve systems of linear equations
    Skills
    Solving EquationsPlotting Coordinates
    CCSS
    8.EE.C.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Grid Lock help students learn?

Grid Lock covers Coordinate Plane & Graphing, Rational Numbers, Algebra & Equations across 5th Grade – 8th Grade. Each grade variant targets a specific learning goal.

Is this game free to play online?

Yes. The game opens in a browser and does not require a local download, which keeps classroom setup simple.

Can teachers use it in live sessions?

Yes. Teachers can host a live session with real-time progress tracking, or assign Grid Lock for centers, independent practice, intervention time, and short review sessions, all without student logins.

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