Groundhog Day Math Mystery Activity (5th Grade) Printable & Digital Worksheets

What others say

"These are perfect for extra review for my early finishers or students who need more engaging practice"

Megan L.

"My 5th graders love doing these activities. They are great to reinforce and practice concepts taught in math."

Tim D.

Description

Groundhog Day Math Mystery 5th Grade Edition - EASY PREP and common core aligned activity, great for practice and review. Depending on where your students are at in the curriculum, it may also provide an excellent opportunity to teach something new! Engage and motivate your students to practice various math skills with this fun Groundhog Day-themed Math Mystery!

Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided within your download.

⭐A video hook is provided to set the stage to engage! Check out the video hook in the preview section.

⭐A bonus ENDING VIDEO clip is included to celebrate finishing the mystery.

(Please note: The videos now come with voiceovers to read the story).

Trouble has struck Mathhattan! Chuck the Groundhog has been kidnapped! A great math detective is needed to solve the case and save Chuck.

⭐MATH SKILLS INCLUDED:⭐

Clue 1 Worksheet: Multiplying Decimals (to one decimal place only) by 1-digit whole numbers
Clue 2 Worksheet: Rounding Numbers (To the nearest hundred, ten, whole, tenth, hundredth, thousandth)
Clue 3 Worksheet: Comparing Decimals (tenths and hundredths place values)
Clue 4 Worksheet: Multiplying Mixed Number Fractions by 1-digit whole numbers. (Simplifying and converting to a whole or mixed numbered fraction answer is required in answers)
Clue 5 Worksheet: Dividing 2-digit, 3-digit and 4-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers. Interpret Remainders.

Also included:

Written introductory story
Answer key
Printable awards
Editable suspect list

I hope your students enjoy. Please do not hesitate to email me at JJResourceCreations@gmail.com if you need help or have any questions when using this resource.

Bundle and Save with Math Mysteries HOLIDAY Bundle Pack GRADE 5 OR

Complete Math Mystery Bundle for GRADE 5

AVAILABLE IN OTHER GRADE EDITIONS:

Groundhog Day Math Mystery: Case of The Kidnapped Groundhog (GRADE 1)

GROUNDHOG DAY MATH MYSTERY GRADE 2

GROUNDHOG DAY MATH MYSTERY GRADE 3

GROUNDHOG DAY MATH MYSTERY GRADE 4

GROUNDHOG DAY MATH MYSTERY GRADE 5

GROUNDHOG DAY MATH MYSTERY GRADE 6

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TRY A FULL FREE MATH MYSTERY HERE (GRADES 1 - 6 DIFFERENTIATED BUNDLE)

Browse the 5th Grade Range:

>>Download the FREE 5th Grade Math Mystery Checklist here<<

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See a list of all the Math Mysteries HERE

>> CLICK HERE to follow my store <<

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Groundhog Day Math Mystery Activity (5th Grade) Printable & Digital Worksheets

Name: Groundhog Day Math Mystery Activity (5th Grade) Printable & Digital Worksheets
Brand: Mrs J's Resource Creations
SKU: 1988470
Price: 4.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.93 (229 reviews)

Mrs J's Resource Creations

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Digital downloads

Google Apps, PDF, Video

Grades

4th - 6th

Subjects

Arithmetic, Math, Other (Math)

Standards

CCSS5.NBT.A.1

CCSS5.NBT.A.3b

CCSS5.NBT.A.4

What others say

"These are perfect for extra review for my early finishers or students who need more engaging practice"

Megan L.

"My 5th graders love doing these activities. They are great to reinforce and practice concepts taught in math."

Tim D.

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This Groundhog Day Math Mystery Differentiated Bundle contains all of the grade versions for the Case of the Kidnapped Groundhog available (Grades K - 6). This bundle is excellent if you need to differentiate within your classroom because the clues are interchangeable between the 2nd - 6th-grade edi

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Description

Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided within your download.

⭐A video hook is provided to set the stage to engage! Check out the video hook in the preview section.

⭐A bonus ENDING VIDEO clip is included to celebrate finishing the mystery.

(Please note: The videos now come with voiceovers to read the story).

Trouble has struck Mathhattan! Chuck the Groundhog has been kidnapped! A great math detective is needed to solve the case and save Chuck.

⭐MATH SKILLS INCLUDED:⭐

Clue 1 Worksheet: Multiplying Decimals (to one decimal place only) by 1-digit whole numbers
Clue 2 Worksheet: Rounding Numbers (To the nearest hundred, ten, whole, tenth, hundredth, thousandth)
Clue 3 Worksheet: Comparing Decimals (tenths and hundredths place values)
Clue 4 Worksheet: Multiplying Mixed Number Fractions by 1-digit whole numbers. (Simplifying and converting to a whole or mixed numbered fraction answer is required in answers)
Clue 5 Worksheet: Dividing 2-digit, 3-digit and 4-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers. Interpret Remainders.

Also included:

Written introductory story
Answer key
Printable awards
Editable suspect list

I hope your students enjoy. Please do not hesitate to email me at JJResourceCreations@gmail.com if you need help or have any questions when using this resource.

Bundle and Save with Math Mysteries HOLIDAY Bundle Pack GRADE 5 OR

Complete Math Mystery Bundle for GRADE 5

AVAILABLE IN OTHER GRADE EDITIONS:

Groundhog Day Math Mystery: Case of The Kidnapped Groundhog (GRADE 1)

GROUNDHOG DAY MATH MYSTERY GRADE 2

GROUNDHOG DAY MATH MYSTERY GRADE 3

GROUNDHOG DAY MATH MYSTERY GRADE 4

GROUNDHOG DAY MATH MYSTERY GRADE 5

GROUNDHOG DAY MATH MYSTERY GRADE 6

You may also like:

Look for the little green star near my store name and click to follow for updates on new math mysteries added and more!

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

TRY A FULL FREE MATH MYSTERY HERE (GRADES 1 - 6 DIFFERENTIATED BUNDLE)

Browse the 5th Grade Range:

>>Download the FREE 5th Grade Math Mystery Checklist here<<

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

See a list of all the Math Mysteries HERE

>> CLICK HERE to follow my store <<

Thanks! :)

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Engaging, Challenging, and Perfect for a Fun Math Day!

Rated 5 out of 5

May 5, 2026

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

This Groundhog Day math mystery was a huge hit with my 5th graders! The activity kept students motivated while reinforcing important math skills, and they loved solving the mystery. It encouraged critical thinking and teamwork in a fun, seasonal way. Easy to use in both print and digital formats—I’ll definitely be using this again!

Misty G.

2,051 reviews • Missouri

Grades taught: 5th

A great resource

Rated 5 out of 5

April 29, 2026

This was a great resource to use in my classroom! It was well-organized, easy to implement, and required very little prep. My students were engaged and able to follow along independently, which made it a smooth experience for everyone. I also appreciated how clearly everything was explained and how adaptable it was for different learners. I will definitely be using this again and would recommend it to other teachers!

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Fun way to incorporate review for fractions

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I used this resource with my students during I/E time for them to review fraction skills that were learned earlier in the year. They enjoyed the challenge of the mystery.

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Another Great Math Mystery

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My students and I love your math mysteries. Thanks for another great challenge.

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Groundhog Day Math Mystery Activity (5th Grade)

Rated 5 out of 5

February 5, 2026

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

My 5th graders love doing these activities. They are great to reinforce and practice concepts taught in math.

Tim D.

2 reviews

Grades taught: 5th

Questions & Answers

Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).

CCSS5.NBT.A.1

Recognize that in a multi-digit number, a digit in one place represents 10 times as much as it represents in the place to its right and 1/10 of what it represents in the place to its left.

CCSS5.NBT.A.3b

Compare two decimals to thousandths based on meanings of the digits in each place, using >, =, and < symbols to record the results of comparisons.

CCSS5.NBT.A.4

Use place value understanding to round decimals to any place.