Mrs J's MATH MYSTERIES
Math Mysteries are an easy prep activity that makes math fun at the same time! There are five 'clue' math mystery worksheets to unlock in every case file. The clues are needed to narrow down a list of possible suspects, locations, cure, and or scenarios until only one remains. The last possibility remaining on the list, if done correctly, is the solution to the mystery! Most of these fun activities come with beginning and ending videos to increase engagement and excitement.
Ideal for consolidation, review sessions, early-finishers, enrichment, homework, math centers, or the sub-tub!
Shop via my website below or you can also find my mystery resources via my TPT store <here> - There, you can check out the over 140,000 reviews from other educators too. Grab a FREE Math Mystery here to try.
Choose the Grade Level below for the Math Mystery selection you would like to view:
Click HERE to find and view VIDEO HOOKS that can be used as an optional introduction to the math mysteries.
Try a FREE Math Mystery Today to see how it works. CLICK HERE to download from my TPT store.
In your download, you will receive six different files of "Case of The Super Bad Superhero." Each file is for a different grade level (Common Core Aligned) for you to choose from. You can differentiate with these packets across the multiple grade levels by swapping across the same clue numbers in the Grades 2-6 versions. The Grade 1 version must be used on its own due to the simplification of the overall mystery and clues.
In your download, you will receive six different files of "Case of The Super Bad Superhero." Each file is for a different grade level (Common Core Aligned) for you to choose from. You can differentiate with these packets across the multiple grade levels by swapping across the same clue numbers in the Grades 2-6 versions. The Grade 1 version must be used on its own due to the simplification of the overall mystery and clues.
What is a math mystery?
Math Mystery Preparation
- EASY PREP! Print the student pages, staple or place
in a folder, and your students are set to go.
- Have the video hook ready for viewing at the start of the
lesson on an IWB, iPad or computer monitor screen.
Multiple Uses
- Suitable for independent, pairs, or group work.
- Use as part of your math centers, add to your sub tubs, make it part of your early finisher tasks, give for homework, or make it part of your classroom practice/review sessions.
I recommend pacing this activity by giving students one clue at a time. Once the whole class has completed a clue, then move on to the next clue either within the same lesson or the next math session. New math content presented? Make a lesson out of it by modeling the math before diving into the clue. I like to say, "we must learn something new before attempting the next clue." Check out the blog post -
'5 Tips for Math Mystery Success!'
- EASY PREP! Print the student pages, staple or place
in a folder, and your students are set to go.
- Have the video hook ready for viewing at the start of the
lesson on an IWB, iPad or computer monitor screen.
Multiple Uses
- Suitable for independent, pairs, or group work.
- Use as part of your math centers, add to your sub tubs, make it part of your early finisher tasks, give for homework, or make it part of your classroom practice/review sessions.
I recommend pacing this activity by giving students one clue at a time. Once the whole class has completed a clue, then move on to the next clue either within the same lesson or the next math session. New math content presented? Make a lesson out of it by modeling the math before diving into the clue. I like to say, "we must learn something new before attempting the next clue." Check out the blog post -
'5 Tips for Math Mystery Success!'
Explore a variety of unique mystery stories to add an exciting twist to your math activity collection!
Decimals Math MysteryCASE OF THE DISAPPEARING DONUTS
Available for Grades 5 & 6 |
Fractions Math MysteryCASE OF THE FORGETFUL PHARAOH
Available for Grades 3-6 |
Place Value Math MysteryCASE OF THE PUZZLED PIRATE
Available for Grades 3 & 4 |
ENGAGE & MOTIVATE YOUR STUDENTS!
Halloween Math MysteryCASE OF THE TRICKING TREAT
Available for Grades 1 - 8 |
Christmas Math MysteryCASE OF THE SELFISH ELF
Available for Grades 1-7 |
Thanksgiving Math MysteryCASE OF THE GOBBLER'S CURSE
Available for Grades 1 - 8 |
Want a math mystery story, but it is not available for your grade yet?
You can send a request for it by sending an email to [email protected]
Valentine's Day
|
Christmas Math
|
Fall Math
|
You can easily DIFFERENTIATE and/or customize the skills covered in a mystery story by swapping clue sheets across the different grades of the same story.
For example, swap Clue 1 from Grade 5 Zombie Elves to Clue 1 from Grade 6 Zombie Elves to make it more challenging!
AdditionCase of The Angry Adder
Available for Grades 1-5 |
VolumeCase of The Vengeful Vampire
Currently Available for Grades 5 & 6 |
MultiplicationCase of The Monster Mix-Up
Available for Grades 3-6 |
EASY To PREP ACTIVITIES! JUST PRINT & SOLVE!
Ratios & RatesCase of The Rogue Runner
Available for Grade 6 Only |
PercentsCase of The Pickpocketing Pirate
Available for Grades 5 & 6 Only |
AlgebraCase of The Alien Apocalypse
Available for Grades 5 - 7 Only |
Valentine's Day Math Mystery - "As always, another great product! I love these activities because they are practically self-checking, require no prep, and are super engaging." Madeline I. Feb 18 2016
End of YearCase of The Graduation Gremlins
Available for Grades 2-6 |
Winter MathCase of The Snowman Army
Available for Grades 2-6 |
Back to SchoolCase of The School Invaders
Available for Grades 2-6 |
Groundhog Day Math Mystery - "My 3rd graders absolutely LOVED this!!! They hardly ever get excited about anything, and this was so much fun for them!! HIGHLY recommended!!!" Beth M. Feb 16 2016
Easter
Case of The Rotten Eggs
Available for Grades 2-6 |
Groundhog DayCase of The Kidnapped Groundhog
Available for Grades 2-6 |
Earth DayCase of The Litterbug
Available for Grades 2-5 (will be available for Grade 6 soon) |