Description
Experience the magic of a Math Mystery for FREE with this 4th Grade activity! ‘The Case of the Super Bad Superhero’ is a high-engagement math review designed to let you test-drive the format while your students practice essential rounding and computation skills.
It’s the perfect no-prep math activity! This resource is loaded with all the premium options found in our paid packets, 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.
Free Math Mystery 4th Grade Activity
To stop the villain’s chaos, students must unlock five clues by correctly solving these fundamental math skills:
- Clue 1: Rounding (Rounding Numbers to various place values)
- Clue 2: Addition (Adding 3-digit and 4-digit numbers with regrouping)
- Clue 3: Subtraction (Subtracting 4-digit and 5-digit numbers with regrouping)
- Clue 4: Multiplication (Fluency with Multiplication Facts 1-12)
- Clue 5: Division (Fluency with Division Facts 1-12)
Flexible for Any 4th Grade Classroom
Use this versatile free math worksheets packet for:
- Trying out your first Math Mystery!
- Math centers or stations
- Test Prep or Spiral Review
- 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 really free?
A: Yes! This is a complete mystery with 5 clues, videos, and answer keys. We want you to see how much your students love it before checking out our holiday or seasonal packets.
Q: What skills are covered?
A: This mystery focuses on the “Big 4” Operations (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division) plus Rounding. It is designed to be a general review that fits into almost any part of the school year.
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 ‘Super Bad Superhero’ theme? This mystery is also available for other grade levels (great for differentiation)!
- Kindergarten EditionÂ
- 1st Grade EditionÂ
- 2nd Grade Edition
- 3rd Grade Edition
- 5th Grade Edition
- 6th Grade Edition
A complete answer key and printable awards are included!








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