Simplifying (Reducing) Fractions will be so much fun with this Math Mystery Activity, The 'Case of The Shogun's Sword.' Students will find themselves in Japan during the year 1850, helping the Shogun solve who switched his precious sword. It's a great way to get lots of practice in simplifying (reducing) fractions to the lowest terms.

This is the 4th-grade version and takes the difficulty level up a notch from the 3rd-grade version of this mystery. Denominator answers range between 2-12 in this mystery.

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!

⭐Math Skills Required to Unlock Clues⭐

There are FIVE clues to crack to solve who switched the Shogun's Sword:

• Clue 1 - Simplifying/Reducing Fractions
• Clue 2 - Simplifying/Reducing Fractions
• Clue 3 - Simplifying/Reducing Fractions
• Clue 4 - Simplifying/Reducing Fractions (Lots of practice with multiples of ten in both the numerator and denominator for this clue)
• Clue 5 - Simplifying/Reducing Fractions

PLEASE NOTE - In this 4th-grade version, the denominators of simplified answers are between 2-12.

You will also receive teacher instructions, a story, a suspect list, a suspect declaration sheet, an editable suspect list, answer sheets, and printable awards. A GLOSSARY page is included at the very end.

This Math Mystery Story is also available in an easier version and a more challenging version; click the links below to learn more:

• Simplifying Fractions: Case of The Shogun's Sword (GRADE 3)
• Simplifying Fractions: Case of The Shogun's Sword (GRADE 5)

You might also be interested in:

• The Ancient Japan History Mystery: The Shogun's Katana (Informational text reading comprehension activity)

⭐This math mystery is also included in the following bundles:⭐

Complete Math Mystery Bundle for GRADE 4

SKILLS Math Mystery Bundle (4th Grade)

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