April Fool's Day Math Mystery Activity 5th Grade
Presenting the April Fool's Day Math Mystery: The Case of the Troublesome Trickster — 5th Grade Edition! This captivating activity contains easy prep worksheets (printable and digital) and beginning and ending videos that blend the excitement of mysteries with the charm of mathematics.
This interactive and dynamic activity transforms education into an adventure, keeping young learners engaged and enthralled. Get ready to solve the case and discover the joy of learning with The Case of the Troublesome Trickster!
Both printable & digital worksheet options are provided.
⭐Easy Prep!⭐
- PDF printable version - print and copy the worksheets, and your student detectives are ready to solve!
- Google Slides Digital version - Find the link in the Teacher Instructions section to open the worksheets digitally in Google Slides. Please make a copy for your students and assign it. Students must be in 'edit' mode to enter answers.
- Open in EASEL to complete digitally via TPT
⭐Engaging Videos included⭐
>>> Exciting Video Hook and Ending Video clip provided (with voiceovers)
>>> Printable awards provided for your excellent detectives
⭐Math Skills Involved:⭐
- Clue 1: Coordinates (first quadrant only)
- Clue 2: Multiplying Whole Numbers by Decimals (1 or 2 Decimal Places)
- Clue 3: Multiplying Fractions by Fractions (Denominators 2-12)
- Clue 4: Estimating Angle Measurements
- Clue 5: Adding and Subtracting Decimals (1 or 2 Decimal Places)
Your student detectives must also use critical thinking and deductive reasoning to solve who should be eliminated from the list after each clue message.
⭐Multiple Uses⭐
Great for:
- Review
- Consolidation
- Math Centers
- Extra Practice
- Enrichment
- Early Finishers
- Homework
- Substitute Teachers
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