This 5th grade spring math mystery is an easy-to-use activity that both the teacher and student will enjoy! Students complete garden math themed worksheets while solving a mystery at the same time (perfect as a fifth grade spring math review) in these fun spring math activities. It's a math escape room filled with garden theme activities with NO prep work! It also comes with a digital math mystery / digital escape room for Google Slides. Mystery math is SO much fun and perfect for any garden classroom theme day during a breakout room in March, April, or May at the end of the year. What are you waiting for? Your students will LOVE this!

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WHAT IS THIS?

In this 5th grade math mystery, students complete a series of clues to find out which plant in the garden was eaten. What makes these math mysteries perfect is how simple they are to use! Simply print the clues, read students the directions, and you're ready to play! No more wasting precious planning time cutting out task cards or organizing centers. Math mysteries are print-and-go.

⭐Explore More Spring Mysteries by Grade or Skill:⭐

Math Mysteries: K | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | Math Facts | K–5 Mini Bundle

Phonics Mysteries: Kindergarten | 1st | 2nd | CVC

Grammar Mysteries: Grades 2–3 | Parts of Speech

Do you need a different skill or theme? Check out the free mystery guide to find what you need!

HOW TO PLAY

• Step 1: Show fifth grade students the directions and give each student a list of plants in the garden.
• Step 2: Each time students solve a clue, it will reveal what to cross out on their plant list!
• Step 3: When students complete all clues, the mystery will be solved and the garden plant that was eaten will be revealed!

INCLUDED SKILLS:

• Add and Subtract Decimals
• Read and Write Decimals
• Compare Decimals
• Powers of 10
• Place Value (Moving the Decimal Point)
• Rigorous Content
• Error Analysis
• Spring-Themed!

INCLUDES 3 OPTIONS:

• Mystery #1: 5th Grade Spring Math Review
• Mystery #2: Addition and Subtraction Facts
• Mystery #3: Multiplication and Division Facts

Please note: The mysteries above might appear the "same" when you open them at first glance. But look carefully at the clues in each one! Each version above focuses on a different set of skills. Choose the one that fits what your students need practice with!

Choose the mystery that includes a 5th Grade Spring Math Review (Mystery #1), multiplication and division facts (Mystery #2), or the add/subtract facts math mystery (Mystery #3). And another cool fact? Clues are interchangeable! This means you could use the 5th grade mystery and swap out one of the clues for an add/subtract clue instead if you wanted to. This activity is made to be flexible!

2 VERSIONS OF EVERY MYSTERY (3 & 5 CLUES)

Differentiation can be tricky in any classroom. Every teacher has students of multiple ability levels who all require their attention. How do you help them all at once?

Two versions of an activity! With math mysteries, you can choose between the 3 Clue & 5 Clue versions to give each student exactly what they need.

Are you short on time or need fewer clues for students to solve? Use the 3 clue version! Do you have longer class periods or students who need a more challenging assignment? Use the 5 clue version!

PRINT AND DIGITAL

Choose between print and go or the digital version with Google Slides. These are easy to assign in Google Classroom and are perfect for teachers who have copy limits.

FAST FINISHER ACTIVITY

If students finish early, give them a certificate of completion and a directed drawing

(includes 6) to complete while others continue working.

BENEFITS OF MATH MYSTERIES:

• print and go
• no prep!
• digital option (Google Slides)
• fun and engaging
• easy to differentiate
• encourages critical thinking
• 3 Clue and 5 Clue options
• aligns with math standards
• perfect for math review!

HOW TO USE:

• On grade level: Partner/group activity
• Remediation: Use in small groups with teacher support
• Enrichment: Give to students to complete independently

Every mystery comes with different clues for students to solve. Each time they solve a clue, students are given a phrase that will tell them what to cross off their recording sheet. Students are actively using their critical thinking skills to determine answers in these detective worksheets! When all clues are complete, students will solve the mystery!

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Do these come with 3 clues or 5 clues?

Both! There are 2 versions so you can use the version that works best with your class. Or, you could differentiate and use the 3 clue version with some students and the 5 clue version with other groups. Both versions lead to the same conclusion/culprit, ensuring that students will not be aware of the different leveled assignments.

How do I use this with my students?

You can use this whole group, small group, in partners, table groups, independently, as homework, and more! Students in K-1 will need support reading the directions the first few times they complete these mysteries. I'd suggest completing them with teacher support in whole group or small groups for K-1. For grades 2-5, partners, table groups, and independent practice is appropriate. As students become more comfortable, working in pairs and independently will become more feasible.

Are the phonics/grammar mysteries the same as the math mysteries?

No—phonics and grammar mysteries are completely different! They use their own set of clues, target grammar or phonics skills, and end with a unique conclusion. The only shared piece is the starting list of suspects, but each mystery reveals a different culprit. Check out the preview to see the differences in detail—you can absolutely purchase both and enjoy solving the mystery twice!

Is a digital version included?

Yes! The digital version is available in Google Slides and the link is included in the printable PDF. You can download the Google Slides to use in PowerPoint if needed as well.

What should students do if they finish early?

A fast finisher directed drawing activity is included for students who finish early! There is also a certificate of completion for every student. You could also have students work on incomplete assignments or read a book.

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MORE MATH MYSTERIES:

• Dinosaur Mystery: Add and Subtract Decimals
• Magic Mystery: Add and Subtract Mixed Numbers
• Donut Mystery: Long Division: 4 Digit by 2 Digit
• Pirate Mystery: Place Value / Value of 0
• Space Mystery: 2 by 3 Digit Multiplication
• Sports Mystery: Rounding Decimals
• School Mystery: Back to School Math Review
• Halloween Mystery: 5th Grade Math Review
• Thanksgiving Mystery: 5th Grade Math Review
• Christmas Mystery: 5th Grade Math Review
• Winter Mystery: 5th Grade Math Review
• Pet Shop Mystery: Order of Operations
• Video Game Mystery: Powers of 10
• Restaurant Mystery: Compare Decimals
• Valentine’s Day Mystery: 5th Grade Math Review
• Zoo Mystery: Geometry
• Missing Princess Mystery: 2 by 4 Digit Multiplication
• Race Car Mystery: Read and Write Decimals
• Leprechaun Mystery: 5th Grade Math Review
• Theme Park Mystery: Multiply and Divide Decimals
• Under the Sea Mystery: 3 by 3 Digit Multiplication
• Easter Mystery: 5th Grade Math Review
• Spring Mystery: 5th Grade Math Review
• Rock Star Mystery: Multiplication as Scaling
• Safari Mystery: Divide Unit Fractions by Whole Numbers
• Around the World Mystery: Multiply Fractions by Fractions
• Summer Mystery: 5th Grade Math Review
• Camping Mystery: Coordinate Graphing
• Mailman Mystery: Finding Volume
• Box Mystery: Measurement Conversions
• ALL 5th Grade Mysteries

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ALIGNS WITH COMMON CORE STANDARDS:

1.OA.6, 2.OA.2, 3.OA.7, 5.NBT.1, 5.NBT.2, 5.NBT.3a, 5.NBT.3b, 5.NBT.7

ALIGNS WITH TEXAS TEKS:

1.3D, 1.3E, 1.3F, 2.4A, 3.4F, 4.2E, 4.2F, 4.2G, 4.2H, 4.4A, 4.4B, 5.2A, 5.2B

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