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Two Step Equations Activity | Whodunnit Math Mystery | Algebra Review Game
Two Step Equations Activity | Whodunnit Math Mystery | Algebra Review Game
Two Step Equations Activity | Whodunnit Math Mystery | Algebra Review Game
Two Step Equations Activity | Whodunnit Math Mystery | Algebra Review Game
Two Step Equations Activity | Whodunnit Math Mystery | Algebra Review Game
Two Step Equations Activity | Whodunnit Math Mystery | Algebra Review Game
Two Step Equations Activity | Whodunnit Math Mystery | Algebra Review Game
Two Step Equations Activity | Whodunnit Math Mystery | Algebra Review Game
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"This was the perfect resource to recap our lesson over 2-step equations. My students were completely engaged and had fun. Thank you!!"
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Megan H.
"Students love mysteries! This is like playing a game of Clue while doing math. For my students, "math isn't bad if it's fun!!""
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Crystal J.

Description

This two step equations activity is a Whodunnit math mystery where students solve equations to uncover clues. Perfect for algebra review, practice, or engaging students with two step equations.

Solving equations has never been this fun! There's nothing like a good criminal investigation to liven up algebra class!

Based on my popular CSI projects, I have created Whodunnits? The Whodunnits plan to focus on single content topics as opposed to units and will focus more on skill building than application. Every day can't be a project day, so Whodunnits can be an engaging out-of-the-seat activity to practice important skills.

In a Whodunnit?, students will work in teams to solve 10 practice problems that increase in difficulty. After each answer, they will receive a clue. Similar to the popular board game Clue, there will be a fictional "injury", the goal will be to determine the "killer", the scene of the crime, and the method. Scenes will be placed around the room, and the students will have at it.

In this 10-page document, you will be given an outline for how to implement the project, a student worksheet, and 10 "Clues" to be printed and plastered to the wall.

***THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH A GOOGLE SLIDES INTERACTIVE VERSION INCLUDED. REDOWNLOAD IF YOU HAVE IT ALREADY***

An answer key has been added to the end of the file for your convenience.

You may be interested in the following discounted bundles. SAVE $$$!

•Equations

•Whodunnit -– ALL OF THEM – (9-12)

•Whodunnit –- Algebra Bundle

Need an Entire Curriculum?

•21st Century Algebra –- the Entire Curriculum

•21st Century Pre-Algebra –- the Entire Curriculum

For more tips, tricks and ideas check out the Clark Creative Education Blog

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Two Step Equations Activity | Whodunnit Math Mystery | Algebra Review Game

Clark Creative Math
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What others say

"This was the perfect resource to recap our lesson over 2-step equations. My students were completely engaged and had fun. Thank you!!"
star
Megan H.
"Students love mysteries! This is like playing a game of Clue while doing math. For my students, "math isn't bad if it's fun!!""
star
Crystal J.

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Algebra, geometry, and algebra 2 have never been this fun! There's nothing like a good criminal investigation to liven up math class! Based off my popular CSI projects, I have created Whodunnits? The Whodunnits plan to focus on single content topics as opposed to units and will focus more on skill b
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Description

This two step equations activity is a Whodunnit math mystery where students solve equations to uncover clues. Perfect for algebra review, practice, or engaging students with two step equations.

Solving equations has never been this fun! There's nothing like a good criminal investigation to liven up algebra class!

Based on my popular CSI projects, I have created Whodunnits? The Whodunnits plan to focus on single content topics as opposed to units and will focus more on skill building than application. Every day can't be a project day, so Whodunnits can be an engaging out-of-the-seat activity to practice important skills.

In a Whodunnit?, students will work in teams to solve 10 practice problems that increase in difficulty. After each answer, they will receive a clue. Similar to the popular board game Clue, there will be a fictional "injury", the goal will be to determine the "killer", the scene of the crime, and the method. Scenes will be placed around the room, and the students will have at it.

In this 10-page document, you will be given an outline for how to implement the project, a student worksheet, and 10 "Clues" to be printed and plastered to the wall.

***THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH A GOOGLE SLIDES INTERACTIVE VERSION INCLUDED. REDOWNLOAD IF YOU HAVE IT ALREADY***

An answer key has been added to the end of the file for your convenience.

You may be interested in the following discounted bundles. SAVE $$$!

•Equations

•Whodunnit -– ALL OF THEM – (9-12)

•Whodunnit –- Algebra Bundle

Need an Entire Curriculum?

•21st Century Algebra –- the Entire Curriculum

•21st Century Pre-Algebra –- the Entire Curriculum

For more tips, tricks and ideas check out the Clark Creative Education Blog

And join our community where I post ideas, anecdotes, elaborations & every once in a while I pass out TPT gift cards! And jokes! I do jokes too!

Clark Creative Education Facebook Page

Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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Rated 5 out of 5
April 27, 2026
Met expectations
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I love the Whodunnit Math Mystery activities. The students really enjoy this and are practicing skills at the same time.
Alexa Z.
457 reviews • Pennsylvania
Grades taught: 7th
helpful resource
Rated 5 out of 5
January 21, 2026
Met expectations
Great value
Standards-aligned
Great resource to use for two step equations and checking for understanding.
Telia M.
70 reviews • Michigan
Grades taught: 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Good resource
Rated 4 out of 5
November 3, 2025
The students liked this resource as a review game.
Sherri C.
315 reviews • Colorado
Grades taught: 3rd
great resource
Rated 5 out of 5
August 18, 2025
Used this with my middle school class. Awesome resource, thank you!
348 reviews • Florida
Grades taught: 6th, 7th, 8th
Great resource!
Rated 5 out of 5
August 5, 2025
This was a great review for my students. They really enjoyed it.
Lindsey B.
336 reviews • California
Grades taught: 7th
Fun Activity
Rated 5 out of 5
July 28, 2025
Met expectations
Great value
Standards-aligned
My students always love the Whodunnit activities. They work so well together and are engaged.
Elizabeth C.
182 reviews
Grades taught: 7th, 8th
Rated 5 out of 5
July 9, 2025
This was a great resource to incorporate in my classes. I really like to use teacher created items and this one was perfect for this need. Thank you!
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221 reviews
Grades taught: 7th
Rated 5 out of 5
June 19, 2025
Amazing resource and lots of extra practice. My students love the whodunnit activities
Ciara H.
218 reviews
Grades taught: 6th, 7th
Student populations: Learning difficulties

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Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Solve linear equations in one variable.
Give examples of linear equations in one variable with one solution, infinitely many solutions, or no solutions. Show which of these possibilities is the case by successively transforming the given equation into simpler forms, until an equivalent equation of the form š˜¹ = š˜¢, š˜¢ = š˜¢, or š˜¢ = š˜£ results (where š˜¢ and š˜£ are different numbers).
Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, including equations with coefficients represented by letters.
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