Name: 3rd Grade Mystery Bundle - Escape Room Math Activities
SKU: 8753990
Price: 99.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Description

This 3rd grade mystery bundle makes math review feel like an adventure with 30 themed math escape rooms! Forget ordinary third grade math worksheets! Students become detectives as they crack the code, follow the clues, and solve the case. Each no-prep 3rd grade math activity includes 3 versions: a main math skill review and 2 fact fluency versions. Plus, every math case comes with a short 3 clue option or a long 5 clue option. Students practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry, area and perimeter, measurement, fractions, and more. Use the printable or digital mystery activities during small groups, math centers, for fast finishers, as sub plans, or mini classroom transformations.

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WHAT IS THIS?

Students solve math clues to complete 30 different themed cases. These 3rd grade math activities are simple to use and require no prep. Just print the clues and recording sheets, show students the directions, and let them begin! There are no task cards to cut out or centers to organize.

HOW TO PLAY

Step 1: Show students the directions and give each student a recording sheet.
Step 2: Students solve each clue to discover what they should cross off their recording sheet.
Step 3: After completing all the clues, students use the remaining answer to solve the case!

⭐⭐WHAT’S INCLUDED: 30 MYSTERY ACTIVITIES⭐⭐

2 VERSIONS OF EVERY MYSTERY (3 & 5 CLUES)

Each theme includes a main skills version and a math facts version. Both skill versions come with a 3-clue option and a 5-clue option, making it easy to adjust the length and difficulty for your students.

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.

WHY TEACHERS LOVE THESE ACTIVITIES

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Do these come with 3 clues or 5 clues?

Both! Choose the 3 clue or 5 clue version based on your students’ needs, or use both to differentiate. Since both versions lead to the same culprit, students won’t know they received different assignments.

How do I use this with my students?

You can use this activity with the whole class, in small groups, with partners, leave it for a substitute in your sub plans, assign as homework, or as an independent work packet for fast finishers. Simply choose the print or digital version and let students begin solving the clues!

Are Math Cases the same as Reading Cases?

No! The math and reading versions use completely different clues, practice different skills, and reveal different culprits. The starting list of suspects is the only part they share. Students can complete both the math and reading versions without solving the same mystery twice! Check out the previews for a closer look at the differences.

How long does it take to complete this activity?

Completion time depends on the version, skill, students’ ability levels, and whether they are working with or without teacher support. The 3-clue version works well when time is limited, while the 5-clue version provides a longer activity. Complete the case in one sitting or spread the clues across several days. After trying one, you’ll have a better sense of the pacing that works best for your class!

Is a digital version included?

Yes! The digital version is available in Google Slides and the link is included in the printable PDF. You can download the Google Slides to use in PowerPoint if needed.

This resource includes 3 versions. What is the difference between the main skill version and the fact fluency versions?

All 3 versions follow the same storyline and format, but each one practices different skills: the main skill, addition and subtraction facts, or multiplication and division facts. This allows you to choose the best version for each student and provide differentiation without drawing attention to different assignments. If you would like students to complete a mystery that leads to a new ending, the reading mysteries have completely different clues and endings!

What should students do if they finish early?

Students who finish early can complete an included directed drawing while their classmates continue working. A certificate of completion is included for every student. You can also have fast finishers complete unfinished assignments or read independently.