Simplifying Fractions Math Mystery Differentiated GRADE Bundle 3rd - 5th Grades
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Description
This Simplifying (Reducing) Fractions Math Mystery Differentiated Bundle contains all of the grade versions for the Case of the Shogun's Sword available (Grades 3-5) in both a printable version and a Google Slides worksheet version. This bundle is excellent if you need to differentiate within your classroom because the clues are interchangeable between the 3rd - 5th-grade editions. You may also find this a useful option to customize this math mystery to better suit your class.
Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Docs option provided within your download.
NEW - Distance Learning Update: I've added a Word Document within the folder that contains a Google Doc link to share this resource with your students via Google Classroom or Drive. Parts of the pages are editable so that your students can complete without having to print the pages. Please note, you will need to make a copy of the Google Slides to your drive before you can edit.
Students must use their math skills to unlock clues. Then, use their powers of deduction to narrow down the list of suspects!
Use the video to introduce the activity in a fun way. After viewing, students must continue with the worksheet part of the activity to solve the case.
Within the download you will receive:
- The math mystery PDF files for each grade level (3-5)
- A Google Slides option of the worksheets for digital use.
- An editable places list with two premade alternative lists to change the mystery solution
- The MP4 video file for the Video Hook (optional to use to introduce this activity in a fun way).
Click on the individual grade level links below to learn more about the specific math skills covered in each Simplifying Fractions Math Mystery, or to purchase individually (single packets also now include the Google Slides option too):
Simplifying Fractions: Case of The Shogun's Sword (GRADE 3)
Simplifying Fractions: Case of The Shogun's Sword (GRADE 4)
Simplifying Fractions: Case of The Shogun's Sword (GRADE 5)
How long will this activity take?
Time to complete will vary anywhere between 30mins - 2 hours or more! It mainly depends on how familiar your students are with the math mystery format, as well as how difficult they find the math skills covered in the particular mystery. Please check the math skills outlined in the clues above to help determine suitability for your class. I highly 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." There are lots of ways to implement this activity in your classroom, learn more in the blog post link below: Read Blog Post: Five Easy Ways to use Math Mysteries in your Classroom.
Add extra motivation with this Detective Rank Chart Download the Mystery Record & Rank Chart FREEBIE HERE
Bundle and Save!
COMPLETE Math Mystery Bundle for GRADE 3
COMPLETE Math Mystery Bundle for GRADE 4
COMPLETE Math Mystery Bundle for GRADE 5
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Not sure what a math mystery is? CLICK HERE to watch a video about Math Mysteries.
Read Blog Post: FIVE Easy Ways to use Math Mysteries in your Classroom.
TRY A FULL FREE MATH MYSTERY HERE (GRADES 1 - 6 DIFFERENTIATED BUNDLE)
Browse the range of 1st Grade Math Mysteries HERE.
Browse the range of 2nd Grade Math Mysteries HERE.
Browse the range of 3rd Grade Math Mysteries HERE.
Browse the range of 4th Grade Math Mysteries HERE.
Browse the range of 5th Grade Math Mysteries HERE.
Browse the range of 6th Grade Math Mysteries HERE.
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