Race Car Math Fact Fluency Math Mystery

This race car math mystery is an easy-to-use game that both the teacher and student will enjoy as a race day fluency activity! 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students practice addition and subtraction facts OR multiplication and division facts! It’s a math escape room filled with racecar math activities 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 classroom transformation. What are you waiting for? Your students will LOVE this!

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WHAT IS THIS?

In this fact fluency math mystery, students complete a series of clues to solve the mystery! 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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Do you need a different skill or a different theme? Check out the free math mystery guide to find what you need!

HOW TO PLAY

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

INCLUDED SKILLS:

• Addition and Subtraction Facts to 20
• Multiplication and Division Facts
• Math Fact Fluency
• Error Analysis

INCLUDES 2 OPTIONS:

• Mystery #1: Addition and Subtraction Facts
• Mystery #2: Multiplication and Division Facts

Clues are interchangeable! This means you could use the add and subtract mystery and swap out one of the clues for a multiply/divide clue instead. This activity is made to be flexible!

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 IN GRADES K-1:

• Small Groups: Complete with students at back table
• Whole Group: Complete together as an entire class
• Please note: K-1 will need teacher support to read & understand the clues.
• This is great activity for students in K-1 when working with the teacher and is not meant to be used independently.

HOW TO USE IN GRADES 2-5:

• 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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ALIGNS WITH COMMON CORE STANDARDS:

1.G.3, 1.OA.6, 2.OA.2, 1.OA.6, 2.OA.2, 3.OA.7, 4.OA.4

ALIGNS WITH TEXAS TEKS:

1.3D, 1.3E, 1.3F, 1.6G, 1.6H, 2.4A, 1.3D, 1.3E, 1.3F, 2.4A, 3.4F, 5.4A

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Do these come with 3 clues or 5 clues?

Both! There are 2 versions so you can use the version that works best with your class. Or, you could differentiate and use the 3 clue version with some students and the 5 clue version with other groups. Both versions lead to the same conclusion/culprit, ensuring that students will not be aware of the different leveled assignments.

How do I use this with my students?

You can use this whole group, small group, in partners, table groups, independently, as homework, and more! First graders will need support reading the directions the first few times they complete these mysteries. I’d suggest completing them with teacher support in whole group or small groups at first. As students become more comfortable, working in pairs and independently will become more feasible.

Are the phonics mysteries the same as the math mysteries?

Yes! The skills are completely different, but the clues are identical. Both the phonics and math mysteries follow the same pattern of crossing out clues and conclude with the same culprit or suspect. This intentional design allows you to combine clues from both subjects into a single mystery if desired. For instance, you could merge Clues 1, 3, and 5 from the math mystery with Clues 2 and 4 from the phonics mystery. This way, students can engage in both math and reading practice within the same activity.

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 as well.

What should students do if they finish early?

A fast finisher directed drawing activity is included for students who finish early! There is also a certificate of completion for every student. You could also have students work on incomplete assignments or read a book.