3rd Grade Magic Math Mystery Distributive Property

This 3rd grade magic math mystery is an easy-to-use activity that both the teacher and student will enjoy! Students complete magical themed distributive property of multiplication worksheets while solving a mystery at the same time. It’s a third grade math escape room filled with fairy tale activities for distributive property practice with NO prep work! It also comes with a digital math mystery / digital escape room for Google Slides. Mystery math is SO much fun and perfect for any fairy tale day or magic room transformation. What are you waiting for? Your students will LOVE this!

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WHAT IS THIS?

In this 3rd grade math mystery, students complete a series of clues to find who stole the magic wand. What makes these math mysteries perfect is how simple they are to use! Simply print the clues, read students the directions, and you’re ready to play! No more wasting precious planning time cutting out task cards or organizing centers. Math mysteries are print-and-go.

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HOW TO PLAY

• Step 1: Show third grade students the directions and give each student a suspect list.
• Step 2: Each time students solve a clue, it will reveal what to cross out on their suspect list!
• Step 3: When students complete all clues, the mystery will be solved and the thief will be revealed!

INCLUDED SKILLS:

• Distributive Property of Multiplication
• Breaking Up Large Equations Into Smaller Equations
• Solving Equations Using the Distributive Property
• Solving Equations with Parenthesis
• Error Analysis
• Magic-Themed!

3 MYSTERIES INCLUDED:

• Mystery #1: Distributive Property of Multiplication
• Mystery #2: Addition and Subtraction Facts
• Mystery #3: Multiplication and Division Facts

Please note: The mysteries above might appear the “same” when you open them at first glance. But look carefully at the clues in each one! Each version above focuses on a different set of skills. Choose the one that fits what your students need practice with!

2 VERSIONS OF EVERY MYSTERY (3 & 5 CLUES)

Differentiation can be tricky in any classroom. Every teacher has students of multiple ability levels who all require their attention. How do you help them all at once?

Two versions of an activity! With math mysteries, you can choose between the 3 Clue & 5 Clue versions to give each student exactly what they need.

Are you short on time or need fewer clues for students to solve? Use the 3 clue version! Do you have longer class periods or students who need a more challenging assignment? Use the 5 clue version!

PRINT AND DIGITAL

Choose between print and go or the digital version with Google Slides. These are easy to assign in Google Classroom and are perfect for teachers who have copy limits.

FAST FINISHER ACTIVITY

If students finish early, give them a certificate of completion and a directed drawing

(includes 6) to complete while others continue working.

BENEFITS OF MATH MYSTERIES:

• print and go
• no prep!
• digital option (Google Slides)
• fun and engaging
• easy to differentiate
• encourages critical thinking
• 3 Clue and 5 Clue options
• aligns with math standards
• perfect for math review!

HOW TO USE:

• On grade level: Partner/group activity
• Remediation: Use in small groups with teacher support
• Enrichment: Give to students to complete independently

Every mystery comes with different clues for students to solve. Each time they solve a clue, students are given a phrase that will tell them what to cross off their recording sheet. Students are actively using their critical thinking skills to determine answers in these detective worksheets! When all clues are complete, students will solve the mystery!

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MORE MATH MYSTERIES:

• Dinosaur Mystery: Add and Subtract to 1000
• Magic Mystery: Distributive Property
• Donut Mystery: Division Strategies
• Pirate Mystery: Multiplication & Division Missing Factors
• Space Mystery: Multiplication Strategies
• Sports Mystery: Round to Nearest 10 & 100
• School Mystery: Back to School Math Review
• Halloween Mystery: 3rd Grade Math Review
• Thanksgiving Mystery: 3rd Grade Math Review
• Christmas Mystery: 3rd Grade Math Review
• Winter Mystery: 3rd Grade Math Review
• Pet Shop Mystery: Multiplication and Division 1-Step Word Problems
• Video Game Mystery: Multi-Step Word Problems
• Restaurant Mystery: Multiply by Tens
• Valentine’s Day Mystery: 3rd Grade Math Review
• Zoo Mystery: Geometry
• Missing Princess Mystery: Area and Perimeter
• Race Car Mystery: Area and Perimeter Missing Sides
• Leprechaun Mystery: 3rd Grade Math Review
• Theme Park Mystery: Rectilinear Area
• Under the Sea Mystery: Fractions on Number Lines
• Easter Mystery: 3rd Grade Math Review
• Spring Mystery: 3rd Grade Math Review
• Rock Star Mystery: Identify Fractions
• Safari Mystery: Equivalent Fractions & Comparing Fractions
• Around the World Mystery: 3rd Grade Fraction Review
• Summer Mystery: 3rd Grade Math Review
• Camping Mystery: Measure with Rulers to the ¼ Inch
• Mailman Mystery: Tell Time to the Minute
• Box Mystery: Elapsed Time
• ALL 3rd Grade Mysteries

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ALIGNS WITH COMMON CORE STANDARDS:

2.OA.2, 3.OA.5, 3.OA.7

ALIGNS WITH TEXAS TEKS:

2.4A, 3.4F