Description
Get ready for February with this Groundhog Day Math Mystery 6th-grade Activity! ‘The Case of the Kidnapped Groundhog’ is a high-engagement February 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 to set the stage!
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).
Groundhog Day Math Mystery 6th grade Activity
To find the kidnapped groundhog, students must unlock five clues by correctly solving:
- Clue 1: Dividing Fractions by Fractions
- Clue 2: Calculating Sale Prices
- Clue 3: Adding and Subtracting Like Terms
- Clue 4: Subtracting Integers
- Clue 5: Division with Decimal Quotients
Flexible for Any 6th Grade Classroom
Use this versatile Groundhog Day math activity for:
- A fun February 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 Groundhog Day math activity for 6th grade? A: This mystery has a fun Groundhog Day theme, but 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 challenging review of key 6th-grade concepts. Students will need to master dividing fractions by fractions, subtracting integers, calculating sale prices, and division with decimal quotients. It’s a perfect all-in-one review.
More Math Mystery Resources
Other Grade Editions Available!
Love this Groundhog Day theme? This mystery is also available for other grade levels!
- Kindergarten Edition
- 1st Grade Edition
- 2nd Grade Edition
- 3rd Grade EditionÂ
- 4th Grade Edition
- 5th Grade Edition Â
A complete answer key is included!
Mrs. J.
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