Mixed Operations Word Problems 4th Grade Math Mystery Task Taco-Themed

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"My students were challenged and it was a perfect review of what they have learned this year. Multi-step problems are never easy but my students found this entertaining and fun!"

Jennifer U.

Description

4th grade mixed operations word problems are more engaging with this taco-themed mini math mystery! Students tackle multistep addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division word problems to eliminate suspects and stop the taco truck pranksters.

What’s Included:

➧ Taco Truck Math Mystery with 14 Mixed Operations Word Problems

➧ Suspect Tracking Sheet

➧ Student Recording Sheet

➧ Teacher Page

➧ Answer Key

To crack the case, students must answer 14 multistep addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division word problems. Each correct answer helps them eliminate suspects until the 2 pranksters are revealed. Mystery solved!

Skills included:

➧ Word problems: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

➧ Solve multistep word problems

➧ Addition and subtraction

➧ Multidigit multiplication: 2 digit by 1 digit, 2 digit by 2 digit, 3 digit by 1 digit

➧ Long division with no remainders

➧ Long division: 2 digit by 1 digit, 3 digit by 1 digit

Use this resource for:

✦ skill review

✦ independent work

✦ early finishers

✦ sub plans

✦ classroom transformation (Taco Day, Cinco de Mayo)

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Mixed Operations Word Problems 4th Grade Math Mystery Task Taco-Themed

Name: Mixed Operations Word Problems 4th Grade Math Mystery Task Taco-Themed
Brand: Pam's Place
SKU: 13994795
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Grades

4th

Subjects

Basic Operations

Standards

CCSS4.NBT.B.4

CCSS4.NBT.B.5

CCSS4.NBT.B.6

What others say

"My students were challenged and it was a perfect review of what they have learned this year. Multi-step problems are never easy but my students found this entertaining and fun!"

Jennifer U.

Description

What’s Included:

➧ Taco Truck Math Mystery with 14 Mixed Operations Word Problems

➧ Suspect Tracking Sheet

➧ Student Recording Sheet

➧ Teacher Page

➧ Answer Key

Skills included:

➧ Word problems: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

➧ Solve multistep word problems

➧ Addition and subtraction

➧ Multidigit multiplication: 2 digit by 1 digit, 2 digit by 2 digit, 3 digit by 1 digit

➧ Long division with no remainders

➧ Long division: 2 digit by 1 digit, 3 digit by 1 digit

Use this resource for:

✦ skill review

✦ independent work

✦ early finishers

✦ sub plans

✦ classroom transformation (Taco Day, Cinco de Mayo)

Click the PREVIEW button above to see more about this product.

Report this resource to TPT

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Great Activity!

Rated 5 out of 5

June 3, 2026

Met expectations

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My students loved this activity! Thank you for making! This was super cute!

Heidi W.

382 reviews • Pennsylvania

Grades taught: 3rd

Challenging!

Rated 5 out of 5

May 19, 2026

My students were challenged and it was a perfect review of what they have learned this year. Multi-step problems are never easy but my students found this entertaining and fun!

Jennifer U.

563 reviews

Grades taught: 4th

Questions & Answers

Standards

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

CCSS4.NBT.B.4

Fluently add and subtract multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm.

CCSS4.NBT.B.5

Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one-digit whole number, and multiply two two-digit numbers, using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations. Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations, rectangular arrays, and/or area models.

CCSS4.NBT.B.6

Find whole-number quotients and remainders with up to four-digit dividends and one-digit divisors, using strategies based on place value, the properties of operations, and/or the relationship between multiplication and division. Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations, rectangular arrays, and/or area models.