2nd Grade Math Mystery Activity | End-of-Year Review & Fun Test Prep Game
Make math test prep exciting, stress-free, and fun with "The Case of the Terrible Test Twist!" This 2nd-grade math mystery transforms test preparation into a thrilling detective adventure that keeps students motivated and engaged. It’s the perfect solution for an end-of-year review or test prep activity that feels like play instead of work.
- Bonus Clues: Includes eight clues (instead of the usual five) for extended engagement and challenge!
- Comprehensive Practice: Each page features a mix of skills, hitting multiple standards to ensure a well-rounded review.
- Minimal Prep: Save time with ready-to-use printable or digital worksheets. Simply print it, or assign the digital version for seamless online learning.
- Interactive Fun: Students collect clues, solve puzzles, and "crack the case" while reinforcing essential math concepts.
Flexible Formats
- Printable Version (PDF): Just print and your student detectives are ready to jump into the mystery!
- Digital Google Slides: Easily assign the digital version through Google Slides for paperless activities.
- Easel by TPT: Complete the worksheets digitally for hassle-free online learning.
Extra Features to Boost Engagement
- Start the activity with an exciting video hook and end with a celebratory clip to reward your students!
- Printable detective awards are included to recognize students' hard work.
Skills Covered
This resource ensures a thorough review across multiple domains. Each clue focuses on key math concepts, including:
- Place Value (expanded form, comparing numbers, converting between hundreds and ones)
- Addition & Subtraction (with and without regrouping, missing addends, mental strategies)
- Word Problems (one-step, two-step, and some involving money)
- Data & Graphing (bar graphs, tallying, interpreting data)
- Measurement (customary and metric systems, estimation, and length problems)
- Geometry (shape attributes, area, identifying 2-D shapes)
- Money & Time (solve word problems, read clocks to the nearest 5 minutes)
- Fractions & Skip Counting (fraction basics, counting by 2s, 5s, 10s)
PLEASE NOTE: I have tried to cover as many skills in this one pack as possible without overwhelming it. While it may not include every possible question type, it thoroughly reviews numerous math domains making it a strong resource to use as part of your test prep activities or as an end of year math review.
Why You’ll Love This Resource
- For Teachers: Say goodbye to overwhelming prep times. This ready-to-go resource saves you time while delivering meaningful and engaging learning experiences.
- For Students: Builds confidence in key math skills while motivating even reluctant learners with the thrill of solving a mystery.
Tips for Best Implementation
Due to the length of this activity, spread it out over a few days to keep students focused and engaged rather than completing it in one session.
Don’t miss the chance to transform test prep into an engaging, detective-style adventure!
Thank you!
Mrs. J's Resource Creations © 2025
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