Description
Make your percents unit fun with this Percents Math Mystery 6th Grade Activity! ‘The Case of the Pickpocketing Pirate’ is a high-engagement percents review activity for 6th grade that turns a standard review into an exciting case-solving challenge.
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).
Percents Math Mystery 6th Grade Activity
To find the pirate, students must unlock five clues by correctly solving a complete percents review:
- Clue 1: Percents of Money Amounts
- Clue 2: Writing Fractions and Decimals as a Percentage
- Clue 3: Calculating Sale Prices
- Clue 4: Percent Word Problems
- Clue 5: Sale Prices – Find the Original Price (25%, 50%, 75% only)
Flexible for Any 6th Grade Classroom
Use this versatile 6th grade percents review 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 Percents Review
Q: What’s the difference between this and a normal 6th grade percents review printable? A: A worksheet is just practice. This math mystery adds a fun story and a goal! Students are motivated to solve the problems correctly so they can crack the case. It’s the perfect fun percents review for 6th grade.
Q: What skills does this mystery cover? A: This is a comprehensive review. Students will practice calculating sale prices, solving percent word problems, and converting fractions decimals and percents.
Other Grade Editions Available!
Love this ‘Pickpocketing Pirate’ theme? This mystery is also available for other grade levels!
A complete answer key is included!
Mrs. J.
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