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Growth Mindset Math Mystery Activity - 5th Grade Edition. Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided within your download.
⭐Optional video hook included for introducing the case! (Check it out in the preview section)
⭐BONUS: Ending video added to wrap up the case!
This mystery has been tailored to use early in the school year, so the math reviews concepts from the previous grade level to help you assess your students.
Students must use their math skills to unlock clues. Then, use their powers of deduction to narrow down the list of nominees to find the winner!
Suggestion: For this specific mystery, I recommend keeping the possible winners list away from students till the end.
Preparation
- No Prep required! Print the student pages, staple or place them in a folder, and your students are set to go.
- Have the video hook ready for viewing at the start of the lesson on an IWB, iPad, or computer monitor screen.
- Editable Winners list included: This enables you to change the character names and alter the mystery outcome. Two alternative pre-made lists are also included for a quick swap out.
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⭐Math Skills Required to Unlock Clues⭐
There are five clues to crack to solve the mystery:
- Clue 1: Addition & Subtraction with large numbers
- Clue 2: Multiplying double-digit numbers by single-digit numbers
- Clue 3: Dividing double-digit and triple-digit numbers by single-digit numbers (no remainders)
- Clue 4: Reducing (simplifying) fractions
- Clue 5: Comparing decimals
Students must use critical thinking skills to figure out what the clue is telling them to eliminate from the list of possibilities.
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Multiple Uses
- Suitable for independent, pairs, or group work.
- Use as part of your math centers, add to your sub tubs, make it part of your early finisher tasks, give for homework, or make it part of your classroom practice/review sessions.
I 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."
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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 and how difficult they find math skills covered in the particular mystery. Please check the math skills outlined in the clues above to help determine suitability for your class.
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This math mystery is also available in the following grade packs:
(Growth Mindset Math Mystery: Case of The Magnificent Growth Mindset (GRADE 1)
Growth Mindset Math Mystery: Case of The Magnificent Growth Mindset (GRADE 2)
Growth Mindset Math Mystery: Case of The Magnificent Growth Mindset (GRADE 3)
Growth Mindset Math Mystery: Case of The Magnificent Growth Mindset (GRADE 4)
Growth Mindset Math Mystery: Case of The Magnificent Growth Mindset (GRADE 5)
Growth Mindset Math Mystery: Case of The Magnificent Growth Mindset (GRADE 6)
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Add extra motivation with this Detective Rank Chart Download the Mystery Record & Rank Chart FREEBIE HERE
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Bundle and Save!
COMPLETE Math Mystery Bundle for GRADE 5
Holiday Math Mystery Bundle {GRADE 5}
Seasons Math Mystery Bundle Pack (GRADE 5)
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Not sure what a math mystery is? CLICK HERE to watch a video about Math Mysteries
TRY A FULL FREE MATH MYSTERY HERE (GRADES 1 - 6 DIFFERENTIATED BUNDLE)
>>Download the FREE 5th Grade Math Mystery Checklist here<<
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For more ideas, activities, and resources, follow my store (by clicking the little green star) to stay updated on new releases. We can also stay connected via:
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⭐>> CLICK HERE to follow my store <<⭐
__________________________________________________________________
Thank you!
Mrs. J.
© 2018
Growth Mindset Math Mystery - 5th Grade Edition Math Game Activity
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Growth Mindset Math Mystery Activity - 5th Grade Edition. Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided within your download.
⭐Optional video hook included for introducing the case! (Check it out in the preview section)
⭐BONUS: Ending video added to wrap up the case!
This mystery has been tailored to use early in the school year, so the math reviews concepts from the previous grade level to help you assess your students.
Students must use their math skills to unlock clues. Then, use their powers of deduction to narrow down the list of nominees to find the winner!
Suggestion: For this specific mystery, I recommend keeping the possible winners list away from students till the end.
Preparation
- No Prep required! Print the student pages, staple or place them in a folder, and your students are set to go.
- Have the video hook ready for viewing at the start of the lesson on an IWB, iPad, or computer monitor screen.
- Editable Winners list included: This enables you to change the character names and alter the mystery outcome. Two alternative pre-made lists are also included for a quick swap out.
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⭐Math Skills Required to Unlock Clues⭐
There are five clues to crack to solve the mystery:
- Clue 1: Addition & Subtraction with large numbers
- Clue 2: Multiplying double-digit numbers by single-digit numbers
- Clue 3: Dividing double-digit and triple-digit numbers by single-digit numbers (no remainders)
- Clue 4: Reducing (simplifying) fractions
- Clue 5: Comparing decimals
Students must use critical thinking skills to figure out what the clue is telling them to eliminate from the list of possibilities.
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Multiple Uses
- Suitable for independent, pairs, or group work.
- Use as part of your math centers, add to your sub tubs, make it part of your early finisher tasks, give for homework, or make it part of your classroom practice/review sessions.
I 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."
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 and how difficult they find math skills covered in the particular mystery. Please check the math skills outlined in the clues above to help determine suitability for your class.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This math mystery is also available in the following grade packs:
(Growth Mindset Math Mystery: Case of The Magnificent Growth Mindset (GRADE 1)
Growth Mindset Math Mystery: Case of The Magnificent Growth Mindset (GRADE 2)
Growth Mindset Math Mystery: Case of The Magnificent Growth Mindset (GRADE 3)
Growth Mindset Math Mystery: Case of The Magnificent Growth Mindset (GRADE 4)
Growth Mindset Math Mystery: Case of The Magnificent Growth Mindset (GRADE 5)
Growth Mindset Math Mystery: Case of The Magnificent Growth Mindset (GRADE 6)
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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 5
Holiday Math Mystery Bundle {GRADE 5}
Seasons Math Mystery Bundle Pack (GRADE 5)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Not sure what a math mystery is? CLICK HERE to watch a video about Math Mysteries
TRY A FULL FREE MATH MYSTERY HERE (GRADES 1 - 6 DIFFERENTIATED BUNDLE)
>>Download the FREE 5th Grade Math Mystery Checklist here<<
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For more ideas, activities, and resources, follow my store (by clicking the little green star) to stay updated on new releases. We can also stay connected via:
__________________________________________________________________
⭐>> CLICK HERE to follow my store <<⭐
__________________________________________________________________
Thank you!
Mrs. J.
© 2018
