Simplifying Fractions Math Mystery: Case of the Shogun's Sword - 5th Grade Edition
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Simplifying Fractions Math Mystery: the Case of the Shogun’s Sword. This math activity is a fun way to review and practice mathematical skills in the classroom or at home. Ideal for spiral review, consolidation, math centers, homework, enrichment, early-finisher or the sub-tub.
EASY PREP, print and solve! Or go paperless with the worksheets also on Google Slides.
⭐Optional video hook included for introducing the case!
⭐BONUS: Ending video added to wrap up the case!
Students must complete math worksheets to unlock clues. Then, use their powers of deduction to narrow down the list of possibilities to solve the mystery case!
Preparation
- Easy Prep! Print the student pages, staple or place in a folder, and your students are ready to start the math game of solving the mystery.
- Have the mystery video hook ready for viewing at the start of the lesson on an IWB, iPad or computer monitor screen.
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Math Skills Required to Unlock Clues
There are five clues to crack to solve the mystery:
Clue 1 - Simplifying/Reducing Fractions
Clue 2 - Simplifying/Reducing Fractions (increases in difficulty)
Clue 3 - Simplifying/Reducing IMPROPER Fractions (convert to mixed numbers required)
Clue 4 - Simplifying/Reducing Fractions (Mix of proper and improper fractions)
Clue 5 - MORE Simplifying/Reducing Fractions
PLEASE NOTE - In this 5th grade version, the denominators of simplified answers can be any number less than 1,000.
Students must use critical thinking skills to figure out what the clue is telling them to eliminate from the list of possibilities.
There's an optional video hook that you can use to set the stage to engage!
- Easy Prep! Print the student pages, staple or place in a folder, and your students are ready to start the math game of solving the mystery.
- Have the mystery video hook ready for viewing at the start of the lesson on an IWB, iPad or computer monitor screen.
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Math Skills Required to Unlock Clues
There are five clues to crack to solve the mystery:
Clue 1 - Simplifying/Reducing Fractions
Clue 2 - Simplifying/Reducing Fractions (increases in difficulty)
Clue 3 - Simplifying/Reducing IMPROPER Fractions (convert to mixed numbers required)
Clue 4 - Simplifying/Reducing Fractions (Mix of proper and improper fractions)
Clue 5 - MORE Simplifying/Reducing Fractions
PLEASE NOTE - In this 5th grade version, the denominators of simplified answers can be any number less than 1,000.
Students must use critical thinking skills to figure out what the clue is telling them to eliminate from the list of possibilities.
There's an optional video hook that you can use to set the stage to engage!
Multiple Uses
- Suitable for independent, pairs, or group work.
- Use as part of your math centers, add to your sub tubs, make it part of your early finisher tasks, give for homework, or make it part of your classroom practice/review sessions.
I recommend pacing this activity by giving students one clue at a time. Once the whole class has completed a clue, then move on to the next clue either within the same lesson or the next math session. New math content presented? Make a lesson out of it by modeling the math before diving into the clue. I like to say, "we must learn something new before attempting the next clue."
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How long will this activity take?
Time to complete this math activity will vary anywhere between 30mins - 2 hours or more! It mainly depends on how familiar your students are with the math mystery game format, as well as how difficult they find math skills covered in the particular mystery. Please check the math skills outlined in the clues above to help determine suitability for your class.
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Other grade editions of the Case of the Shogun’s Sword are available if you would like the same mystery game file, but different math involved.
Answer key included!
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Not sure what a math mystery is? CLICK HERE to watch a video about Math Mysteries or read this blog post: What is a Math Mystery?
Read Blog Post: FIVE Easy Ways to use Math Mysteries in your Classroom.
Check out this blog post to save paper:
How to Create Reusable Math Mystery Files to Save Paper
Please note that the Grade 1 Math Mysteries cannot be 'clue swapped' with other Grade Math Mystery versions for customization/differentiation as you usually can with Grades 2-6.
Mrs. J.
© 2018
- Suitable for independent, pairs, or group work.
- Use as part of your math centers, add to your sub tubs, make it part of your early finisher tasks, give for homework, or make it part of your classroom practice/review sessions.
I recommend pacing this activity by giving students one clue at a time. Once the whole class has completed a clue, then move on to the next clue either within the same lesson or the next math session. New math content presented? Make a lesson out of it by modeling the math before diving into the clue. I like to say, "we must learn something new before attempting the next clue."
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How long will this activity take?
Time to complete this math activity will vary anywhere between 30mins - 2 hours or more! It mainly depends on how familiar your students are with the math mystery game format, as well as how difficult they find math skills covered in the particular mystery. Please check the math skills outlined in the clues above to help determine suitability for your class.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Other grade editions of the Case of the Shogun’s Sword are available if you would like the same mystery game file, but different math involved.
Answer key included!
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Not sure what a math mystery is? CLICK HERE to watch a video about Math Mysteries or read this blog post: What is a Math Mystery?
Read Blog Post: FIVE Easy Ways to use Math Mysteries in your Classroom.
Check out this blog post to save paper:
How to Create Reusable Math Mystery Files to Save Paper
Please note that the Grade 1 Math Mysteries cannot be 'clue swapped' with other Grade Math Mystery versions for customization/differentiation as you usually can with Grades 2-6.
Mrs. J.
© 2018
