Description

Prank your class (in a good way) with this April Fools Day Math Mystery 6th grade Activity! ‘The Case of the Troublesome Trickster’ is a high-engagement April 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 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).

 

April Fools Day Math Mystery 6th grade Activity

 

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

• Clue 1: Coordinates (four quadrants with positive and negative numbers)
• Clue 2: Multiplying Decimals by Decimals
• Clue 3: Dividing Fractions by Fractions
• Clue 4: Calculating the Area of a Triangle
• Clue 5: Percents of Numbers

 

Flexible for Any 6th 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 giving students one clue at a time.

 

Common Questions for this 6th Grade Math Review

 

Q: Is this just an April Fools Day math activity for 6th grade? A: This mystery has a fun “Troublesome Trickster” theme, making it the perfect April 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. Students will practice plotting coordinates in 4 quadrants, multiplying decimals by decimals, dividing fractions by fractions, calculating the area of a triangle, and finding percents of numbers.

 

You may also be interested in:

• Check out some other fun 6th Grade Math Mystery resources <here> 

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A complete answer key and printable awards are included!