Description

Kick off the new school year with this 6th Grade Back to School Math Mystery! ‘The Case of the School Invaders’ is a high-engagement first week of school math activity that turns a 6th-grade review into an exciting case-solving mission.

It’s the perfect no-prep activity! This resource is loaded with options, including an optional video hook to set the stage!

 

Easy Prep for Print or Digital

 

This resource is designed to be low-prep for you and high-engagement for your students.

• Printable PDF Version: Just print the worksheets, staple, and go.
• Google Slides Digital Version: 100% paperless! Simply assign in Google Classroom. (Students must be in ‘edit’ mode to type).

 

6th Grade Back to School Math Mystery

 

To find the invaders, students must unlock five clues by correctly solving:

• Clue 1: Order of Operations (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division)
• Clue 2: Coordinates Graph (Whole positive numbers only)
• Clue 3: Multiplying Numbers Ending in Zeroes
• Clue 4: Adding and Subtracting Decimals (tenths, hundredths)
• Clue 5: Comparing Fractions (Unlike Denominators and numerators)

 

Flexible for Any 6th Grade Classroom

 

Use this versatile 6th grade math review for:

• A fun spiral review
• Math centers or stations
• Homework or enrichment
• Your “early finisher” tub
• A lifesaver for your sub-tub!

 

Pacing & Timing

 

This is a comprehensive review that can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2+ hours, depending on your students’ skill level. We recommend pacing it by giving students one clue at a time.

 

Common Questions for this 6th Grade Math Review

 

Q: Is this a good first week of school math activity for 6th grade? A: Yes! This has a fun “school invaders” theme, making it the perfect 6th grade math review printable. It’s ideal for assessing what students remember from 5th grade.

Q: What skills does this mystery cover? A: This is a comprehensive review of key skills. Students will practice order of operations, adding and subtracting decimals, comparing fractions, and graphing on a coordinate plane.

 

Two Different 6th Grade Back to School Mysteries!

 

This ‘School Invaders’ mystery is one of TWO different Back to School cases for 6th grade! Each features a unique case and a different set of math skills.

• ‘Cursed Classrooms’ 6th Grade Mystery (This one reviews fractions, multiplying decimals, and more!)
• Browse more 6th Grade Math Mysteries

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A complete answer key is included!

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