Description

Stop the heist with this Canadian Money Math Mystery 3rd Grade activity! ‘The Case of the Sticky Bank Burglary’ (Canadian Edition) is a high-engagement financial literacy activity that makes practicing counting coins and making change far more exciting than a standard worksheet.

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).
• Editable Suspect List: Want to change the culprit? You can edit the suspect list to change the outcome!

Canadian Money Math Mystery 3rd Grade Activity

To find the bank burglar, students must unlock five clues by correctly solving a complete math review using Canadian Currency:

• Clue 1: Counting Money (Canadian Coins and Bills)
• Clue 2: Ordering Money Amounts
• Clue 3: Price Lists (Adding Money)
• Clue 4: Budgeting (What can I buy?)
• Clue 5: Making Change from $5.00

Flexible for Any 3rd Grade Classroom

Use this versatile Canadian money worksheets alternative for:

• A fun financial literacy unit capstone
• 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 3rd Grade Math Review

Q: Is this definitely Canadian Currency?
A: Yes! All coins and notes featured in the worksheets are Canadian currency (Loonies, Toonies, etc.). (We also have US, Australian, NZ, and UK versions available in our store).

Q: What skills does this mystery cover?
A: This mystery focuses on practical money skills: counting mixed coins, ordering amounts, and the tricky skill of making change.

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 ‘Sticky Bank Burglary’ theme? This mystery is also available for other grade levels (great for differentiation)!

• 1st Grade Edition 
• 2nd Grade Edition

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A complete answer key and printable awards are included!

Browse the 3rd Grade Math Mystery Collection Here