Description

Prank your class (in a good way) with this April Fools Day Math Mystery 4th grade Activity! ‘The Case of the Troublesome Trickster’ is a high-engagement April math activity that turns a challenging 4th-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 and a NEW ending video (with voiceovers!) to wrap up the case!

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).
• Easel by TPT: Complete the worksheets digitally for seamless online learning.

April Fools Day Math Mystery 4th Grade Activity

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

• Clue 1: Read & Interpret Line Graphs
• Clue 2: Missing Factors with Multiples of Ten
• Clue 3: Comparing Fractions with Different Denominators
• Clue 4: Place Value of the Underlined Digit (large numbers)
• Clue 5: Multiplying Double-Digit by Double-Digit Numbers

Flexible for Any 4th Grade Classroom

Use this versatile April Fools Day 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 one clue at a time.

Common Questions for this 4th Grade Math Review

Q: Is this just an April Fools Day math activity for 4th grade?
A: This mystery has a fun “Troublesome Trickster” theme, making it the perfect April math activity. However, it’s a powerful 4th 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. Students will practice multiplying double-digit numbers, comparing fractions, reading line graphs, and place value.

Q: What exactly is a Math Mystery?
A: It’s our high-engagement, multimedia math activity! Students solve 5 clues to crack a case, all while watching fun video hooks. You can learn more about math mysteries here.

Q: How does differentiation work with these?
A: That’s our secret weapon! Many of our stories are available for other grades, so you can “clue swap” with the 2-6 grade packs. We even have a blog post explaining how: learn how to differentiate here.

Other Grade Editions Available!

Love this ‘Troublesome Trickster’ theme? This mystery is also available for other grade levels (great for differentiation)!

• 1st Grade Edition 
• 2nd Grade Edition
• 3rd Grade Edition
• 5th Grade Edition
• 6th Grade Edition

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A complete answer key and printable awards are included!