Description

Get ready for Autumn with this Fall Math Mystery 6th grade Activity! ‘The Case of the Furious Fall Winds’ is a high-engagement Fall 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 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).

 

Fall Math Mystery 6th grade Activity

 

To solve the mystery, students must unlock five clues by correctly solving:

• Clue 1: Ratios – Write a ratio to describe objects in a picture (no simplifying)
• Clue 2: Adding and Subtracting Mixed Number Fractions
• Clue 3: Addition and Subtraction Algorithms (mixtures of whole and decimal numbers)
• Clue 4: Least Common Multiple
• Clue 5: Complete the Addition/Subtraction/Multiplication/Division Sentence (fill in the missing number)

 

Flexible for Any 6th Grade Classroom

 

Use this versatile Autumn 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 Fall math activity for 6th grade? A: This mystery has a fun Fall theme, making it the perfect Autumn 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 writing ratios, adding and subtracting mixed numbers, adding and subtracting decimals, and finding the Least Common Multiple (LCM).

 

Other Grade Editions Available!

 

Love this ‘Furious Fall Winds’ theme? This mystery is also available for other grade levels!

• 1st Grade Edition 
• 2nd Grade Edition 
• 3rd Grade Edition 
• 4th Grade Edition 
• 5th Grade Edition 

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A complete answer key is included!

Mrs. J.
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