I have been a teaching principal in a small rural school for the last 3 years. Before this I have over 10 years teaching experience teaching students ranging in age 5 through to 12 and have loved every minute.
“Students are engaged, motivated and keen to succeed. They take responsibility for their learning and increasingly know about themselves as learners. They stay on task, work well together and help each other. Positive and respectful interactions between students underpin learning”. Educ
I have been a teaching principal in a small rural school for the last 3 years. Before this I have over 10 years teaching experience teaching students ranging in age 5 through to 12 and have loved every minute.
“Students are engaged, motivated and keen to succeed. They take responsibility for their learning and increasingly know about themselves as learners. They stay on task, work well together and help each other. Positive and respectful interactions between students underpin learning”. Educ
This CSI alien themed math murder mystery will engage students by taking them on a journey to solve Multiplication, Division, Addition and Subtraction problems and puzzles. Students narrow down the suspects by completing the activities and marking them off from the suspect list until one person is left. Who is it?
This case includes
Clue 1: Decimal Place Value
Clue 2: Addition of Decimals
Clue 3: Multiplication of 2-Digit Numbers
Clue 4: Subtraction with Decimal Places
Clue 5: Multiplication of 1-Decimal Place and a Whole Number
Answer sheets are included
These Binary Code Task Cards are perfect to help students learn how to encrypt and decrypt binary messages as well as understand binary code. They are great at engaging your students with problem solving and help support your computer teaching while unplugged/
Included in this resource are
32 Everyday objects to be converted into Binary
Template to create your own
Color and black and white version
Answers have been included
Math Multiplication Web also known as Multiplication Circles Makes multiplying facts 1- 12 fun. Included are the webs or both multiplication and division from 1 through to 12.
The Multiplication Web reinforces the rule of multiplication with added multiplication practice by completing the multiplication web.
These webs could form part of a lesson, or placed in your math center for early finishers, or extension activity, or given out as homework.
These odd and even number mazes are great activities that your students will enjoy. There are 10 mazes included (5 for even numbers and 5 for odd numbers) where students find the path to the finish line by following the even or odd numbers.
The activities include a variety of numbers ranging from below 20, to tens, to hundreds for the more advanced students.
Answer keys are included.
The Dark Knight has arrived in your village in this CSI themed Math Murder Mystery. This activity will engage students by taking them on a journey to solve problems and puzzles. Students narrow down the suspects by completing the activities and marking them off from the suspect list until one person is left. The problems in this math mystery focus on Grade Four “Operations & Algebraic Thinking” and “Number & Operations in Base Ten”.
This case includes
Clue 1: Division problems up to 12
Clue 2: Addition of 4-digit numbers with regrouping.
Clue 3: Multiplication up to 12
Clue 4: Recall of basic facts addition and subtraction
Clue 5: Subtraction of 4-digit numbers with regrouping.
Answer sheets are included
This CSI themed Math Murder Mystery activity will engage students by taking them on a journey to solve problems and puzzles. It is based around the Russia 2018 FIFA Football World Cup. Students narrow down the suspects by completing the activities and marking them off from the suspect list until one person is left. The problems in this math mystery focus on their basic facts so is suitable for a variety of age groups. So whether your students call it football or soccer…enjoy.
This case includes
Clue 1: Multiplication - Timetables up to 12
Clue 2: Division - Dividing by up to 12
Clue 3: Addition - Adding 3-digit numbers with some regrouping.
Clue 4: Place Value - Adding and subtraction 10’s, 100’s and 1000’s
Clue 5: Subtraction - Taking away up to 10 from 2-digit numbers
Answer sheets are included
This CSI zombie themed math murder mystery will engage students by taking them on a journey to solve Multiplication, Division, Addition and Subtraction problems and puzzles. Students narrow down the suspects by completing the activities and marking them off from the suspect list until one person is left. Who is it?
This case includes
Clue 1: Multiplying decimals (place value)
Clue 2: Multiplication of 10’s, and 100’s (eg 600 x 60)
Clue 3: Multiplication of 2 digit numbers
Clue 4: Addition of numbers with 2 decimal places
Clue 5: Addition of deciamls
Answer sheets are included
This Australian Financial Math resource is the perfect way for your students to learn about adding and subtracting money.
This resource contains images of Australian currency for students to learn to sight the notes and coins quickly and easily.
Simply print, laminate, cut and reuse.
It is the season of giving and this year the class is doing a Secret Santa. The problem is that you want to know who the Secret Santa is. The students follow the clues to solve the mystery and uncover the person who has left the special present for Christmas. Who is Secret Santa?
This case includes
Clue 1: Mapping using coordinates
Clue 2: Addition to 100
Clue 3: Addition of 2 digit numbers
Clue 4: Addition of 3 digit numbers
Clue 5: Subtraction from 100
Answer sheets are included
Merry Christmas
The Mad Scientist has struck again!!! He has now turned all of the classes apple computers into actual apples. This CSI themed math murder mystery will engage students by taking them on a journey to solve Multiplication and Division problems and puzzles. This mystery is based on their times tables only and focuses on students x6 and x7 times tables. Students narrow down the possible options by completing the activities and marking them off from the ingredient list until one potion is left. Can you save the teachers?
This case includes
Clue 1: ÷6 division cryptogram activity
Clue 2: x6 AND X7 times tables activity
Clue 3: ÷7 division true or false puzzle
Clue 4: x7 times tables multiplication maze
Clue 5: x6 times tables multiplication word problems
Answer sheets are included
The Mad Scientist has struck again!!! He has now turned all of the classes apple computers into actual apples. This CSI themed math murder mystery will engage students by taking them on a journey to solve Multiplication and Division problems and puzzles. This mystery is based on their times tables only and focuses on students x8 and x9 times tables. Students narrow down the possible options by completing the activities and marking them off from the ingredient list until one potion is left. Can you save the teachers?
This case includes
Clue 1: ÷8 division cryptogram activity
Clue 2: x9 times tables activity
Clue 3: ÷9 division true or false puzzle
Clue 4: x8 times tables multiplication maze
Clue 5: x8 and x9 times tables multiplication word problems
Answer sheets are included
This is a great, fun and engaging resource to practice fractions with your students. It is a themed Math Mystery where students follow the clues to solve the mystery and discover where the secret hidden treasure is.
This adventure includes
Clue 1: Fraction of a whole number
Clue 2: Matching mixed fractions to improper fractions
Clue 3: Simplifying and finding equivalent fractions
Clue 4: Ordering fractions from biggest to smallest
Clue 5: Converting improper fractions to mixed fractions
Answer sheets are included.
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These Australian themed Number Posters show all the ways that numbers can be represented! I have used high quality images and have used the money notes form Australia to help teach the kids financial literacy.
Each poster includes:
• Number
• Ten frame
• Number word
• Tally mark(s)
• Money amount
In this resource I have included the numbers 1 to 20.
Simply print, laminate and place on your wall or bulletin board.
This is a great, fun and engaging resource to practice addition and subtraction with your students . It is a themed St Patrick’s Day Math Mystery where students follow the clues to solve the mystery and discover where the secret hidden treasure is (although could be used all year round).
This adventure includes
Clue 1: Mapping Using Coordinates
Clue 2: Addition of single digit number to double digit numbers (with regrouping)
Clue 3: Subtraction of double digit numbers from 100
Clue 4: Addition of double digit numbers
Clue 5: Addition to make 100
Answer sheets are included.
This CSI Fortnite themed math mystery will capture your students imagination. This is a great, fun and engaging resource to practice multiplication, division, addition, and mapping skills with your students . Students follow the clues to solve the mystery and discover where the best way to get to the supply crate. (the students will know what this means).
This adventure includes
Clue 1: Multiplication Maze
Clue 2: Division Puzzle with code and key
Clue 3: Mapping Using Coordinates
Clue 4: Addition of single digit number to double digit numbers (with regrouping)
Clue 5: Multiplication matching puzzle
Answer sheets are included.
Students love Escape Rooms and Easter. Combine them and it is a hit. Capture their imagination with this escape room and get the students excited for learning. A perfect way to celebrate Easter and Spring.
This Easter Escape Room can work for both individuals and groups. I typically print off the clues in color, laminate them for durability, and scatter them around the room. I place the students in groups of 2-4. The students work their way around the clues solving them and putting the answers on the students page (which I double side, as it has the story on one side and a space for the answers on the other). When they have finished they check back in with the teacher to confirm if they are correct. I typically give them an Easter Egg at this stage (but that is up to you).
The Story:
You have turned up at school and your lovely teacher has bought an Easter egg each for the whole class!! The whole class cheers in anticipation of the chocolate goodness. As the teacher reaches into their basket they discover it is empty of Easter eggs . In its place is a safe which requires a numbered code to open. Next to the safe are 10 clues. Solve the clues to reveal the code so that you can discover what is in the safe.
The Puzzles:
Puzzle 1: A grid logic puzzle
Puzzle 2: A cryptogram
Puzzle 3: 4 digit addition and subtraction problems
Puzzle 4: Following Directions
Puzzle 5: Reading charts and graphs
Puzzle 6: Multiple single digit addition and subtraction
Puzzle 7: Hundreds Board with multiples, addition and subtraction
Puzzle 8: Algebra Puzzle
Puzzle 9: Addition hexagon
Puzzle 10: Addition circles
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This CSI Space themed math mystery activity will capture your students imagination. This is a great, fun and engaging resource to practice multiplication, division, addition, and mapping skills with your students . Students follow the clues to solve the mystery and discover where the secret moon bases leader is located.
This adventure includes
Clue 1: Multiplication matching puzzle (questions like 5x60)
Clue 2: Division Puzzle with code and key
Clue 3: Mapping Using Coordinates
Clue 4: Multiplication Maze
Clue 5: Addition of single digit number to double digit numbers (with regrouping)
Answer sheets are included with these activities.
If your students like space, missions, astronauts, maybe you are doing a planet or moon landing or phases study. This resource if perfect for you.
Students love Escape Rooms and Fortnite. Combine them and it is a hit. Capture their imagination with this escape room and get the students excited for learning.
This Fortnite Escape Room can work for both individuals and groups. I typically print off the clues in color, laminate them for durability, and scatter them around the room. I place the students in groups of 2-4. The students work their way around the clues solving them and putting the answers on the students page (which I double side, as it has the story on one side and a space for the answers on the other). When they have finished they check back in with the teacher to confirm if they are correct. I typically give them a chocolate at this stage (but that is up to you)
The Story:
As the storm finishes closing in you decide to check your supplies before heading off again. You notice your supplies are running low. You need to find gear quickly.
You hear the familiar beeping sound that signifies a supply drop is about to occur. Looking up at the sky you begin searching for the weather balloon that will have a supply crate attached to it.
Spotting the supply crate, you watch it fall gradually to the ground. Everybody knows, that seeing a loot crate is one thing, getting to it and opening it is another.
What? This supply crate is locked! Solve the clues to reveal the code so that you can discover what loot is in the crate.
The Puzzles:
Puzzle 1: A grid logic puzzle
Puzzle 2: A cryptogram
Puzzle 3: 4 digit addition and subtraction problems
Puzzle 4: Following Directions
Puzzle 5: Reading charts and graphs
Puzzle 6: Multiple single digit addition and subtraction
Puzzle 7: Hundreds Board with multiples, addition and subtraction
Puzzle 8: Algebra Puzzle
Puzzle 9: Addition hexagon
Puzzle 10: Addition circles
Enjoy and please remember to follow me by clicking the following link to easily find my latest resources and receive discounts.
This CSI Space themed math mystery activity will capture your students imagination. This is a great, fun and engaging resource to practice multiplication, division, addition, and mapping skills with your students . Students follow the clues to solve the mystery and discover a secret base on Mars.
This adventure includes
Clue 1: Mapping Using Coordinates
Clue 2: Addition of single digit number to double digit numbers (with regrouping)
Clue 3: Division Puzzle with code and key
Clue 4: Multiplication Maze
Clue 5: Multiplication matching puzzle (questions like 5x60)
Answer sheets are included with these activities.
Bonus Wordfind is included for early finishers
If your students like space, missions, astronauts, maybe you are doing a planet or moon landing or phases study. If your looking at Neil Armstrong or celebrating the Apollo 11 launch and the moon landing anniversary then this resource if perfect for you.
This CSI Space themed math mystery activity will capture your students imagination. This is a great, fun and engaging resource to practice multiplication, division, addition, and mapping skills with your students . Students follow the clues to solve the mystery as they discover a strange alien object in space.
This adventure includes
Clue 1: Multiplication Maze
Clue 2: Addition of single digit number to double digit numbers (with regrouping)
Clue 3: Mapping Using Coordinates on a grid with one quadrant
Clue 4: Division Puzzle with code and key
Clue 5: Subtraction from 100
Answer sheets are included with these activities.
Bonus Wordfind is included for early finishers
If your students like space, missions, astronauts, maybe you are doing a planet or moon landing or phases study. If your looking at Neil Armstrong or celebrating the Apollo 11 launch and the moon landing anniversary then this resource if perfect for you.