Description
Get ready for the New Year with this New Years Math Mystery 6th grade Activity! ‘The Case of the Millennium Bug’ is a high-engagement January math activity that turns a challenging 6th-grade review into an exciting case-solving mission.
It’s the perfect after winter break 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).
New Years Math Mystery 6th grade Activity
To stop the Millennium Bug, students must unlock five clues by correctly solving:
- Clue 1: Percent Word Problems
- Clue 2: Coordinates (4 Quadrants)
- Clue 3: Ordering rational numbers (includes positive/negative integers, fractions, decimals)
- Clue 4: Order of Operations
- Clue 5: Exponents – Solve for the variable
Flexible for Any 6th Grade Classroom
Use this versatile New Years 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 New Years math activity for 6th grade? A: This mystery has a fun New Year theme, making it the perfect January 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 need to master percent word problems 6th grade, plotting coordinates in 4 quadrants, ordering rational numbers, and the order of operations.
Other Grade Editions Available!
Love this ‘Millennium Bug’ theme? This mystery is also available for other grade levels!
- 1st Grade EditionÂ
- 2nd Grade EditionÂ
- 3rd Grade EditionÂ
- 4th Grade EditionÂ
- 5th Grade EditionÂ
- 7th Grade EditionÂ
A complete answer key is included!
Mrs. J.
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