"Writing Roman Numerals" is a challenging puzzle-like activity that starts with directions that help students understand which letters represent which numbers. The directions also state that you cannot write four of the same letter in a row, giving examples so students can see how it works.

There is a column on the right-hand side of the page where they can write the number that goes with different sets of Roman numerals. At the bottom of the page are smaller boxes with a number. Students must write the corresponding Roman numeral and circle the Roman numeral in the series of letters down below, giving them a way to double-check their answer.

There are still times when numbers are represented by Roman numerals in real life, like on some clocks, in section numbering in textbooks, and even in the Super Bowl. It's helpful for students to learn what number each letter represents and how they are arranged to create larger numbers.

Giving students activities that include Roman numerals is also a good way to support critical thinking skills. For example, you could write a list of numbers, and students have to write their Roman numeral equivalent. Once they learn the code, students can write the answers to math problems in Roman numerals. It can also be fun for students to write their own math problems using Roman numerals. They can then exchange their problems with a classmate, and they can write the answer in Roman numerals.