Description

Get ready for the holidays with this 6th Grade Christmas Math Mystery! ‘The Case of the Zombie Elves’ is a high-engagement December math activity that turns a challenging 6th-grade review into an exciting case-solving mission.

It’s the perfect no-prep math 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 Christmas Math Mystery

 

To cure the zombie elves, students must unlock five clues by correctly solving:

• Clue 1: Adding Integers (-10 to 10) Number line provided
• Clue 2: Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers
• Clue 3: Convert Units of Measurement (Customary and Metric options)
• Clue 4: Divide Whole Numbers by Fractions (with models for most)
• Clue 5: Percent to Fraction Conversion (simplifying required)

 

Flexible for Any 6th Grade Classroom

 

Use this versatile Christmas math activity 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 just a Christmas math activity for 6th grade? A: This mystery has a fun zombie elf theme, making it the perfect December math activity. However, it’s a powerful 6th grade math review printable that you can use any time of year!

Q: What skills does this mystery cover? A: This is a comprehensive review of key 6th-grade concepts. Students will practice adding integers, dividing decimals by whole numbers, convert units of measurement, and dividing whole numbers by fractions.

 

Your 6th Grade Christmas Activity Hub

 

This is one of our 6th Grade Christmas activities! Be sure to check out the other options for a full holiday review:

• The Case of the Selfish Elf 6th Grade Math Mystery (Our other Christmas math mystery!)
• The Case of the Reckless Reindeer 6th Grade Literacy Mystery (A fun literacy-based case!)
• The Case of the Zombie Elves is also available in a Digital Graphic Game to play online. Three Math levels are included! 

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A complete answer key is included!

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Mrs. J.
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