Description

 

Save the celebration with this Hanukkah Math Mystery 4th Grade activity! ‘The Case of the Sufganiyot Swindle’ is a high-engagement math review that challenges students to solve clues involving adding fractions, multiplication, and geometry to find the missing jelly doughnut recipe.

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).
• Easel by TPT: Complete the worksheets digitally for seamless online learning.

Hanukkah Math Mystery 4th Grade Activity

To find the real recipe, students must unlock five clues by correctly solving a standards-aligned math review:

• Clue 1: Multiplication (Multiplying 3-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers)
• Clue 2: Adding Fractions (With Like Denominators, no simplifying)
• Clue 3: Fraction Word Problems (Real-world application of adding fractions)
• Clue 4: Data Analysis (Reading and interpreting Bar Graphs)
• Clue 5: Geometry (Identifying lines and angles)

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Flexible for Any 4th Grade Classroom

Use this versatile holiday math worksheets alternative for:

• A fun activity for Hanukkah
• 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 4th Grade Math Review

Q: What is a Sufganiyot?
A: Sufganiyot are delicious jelly-filled doughnuts eaten during Hanukkah! This mystery involves finding the stolen family recipe for these treats, which adds a fun culinary twist to the math practice.

Q: Is the Geometry clue aligned to standards?
A: Yes! Clue 5 focuses on Identifying Angles and Lines (parallel, perpendicular, acute, obtuse), which aligns directly with Common Core Standard 4.G.A.1.

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 ‘Sufganiyot Swindle’ theme? This mystery is also available for other grade levels (great for differentiation)!

• 1st Grade Edition 
• 2nd Grade Edition
• 3rd Grade Edition
• 5th Grade Edition
• 6th Grade Edition

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A complete answer key and printable awards are included!

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