Description

Add & Subtract Fractions Magical Mystery 4th & 5th Math Activity

⭐ Adding and subtracting fractions has never been more engaging. Pizza fraction resources may be a dime a dozen – but, if your students are into solving mysteries, deciphering clues, and doing a little detective work, then this Case of the Pizza Parlor Puzzle 4th & 5th grade math activity is for you!

“I’m calling on you, the brightest young minds in Crustville, to help me solve this mystery. You will need to use your knowledge of fractions to clear the innocent and find the culprit. Each suspect is linked to a unique challenge involving fractions – adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.”

⭐ This resource is differentiated on 2 levels: fourth grade standards and fifth grade standards.

➕ Students practice their addition and subtraction fraction skills as they complete four challenges. Each challenge is differentiated across two levels, so your entire class can participate. Each suspect is linked to a unique challenge involving fractions – adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. Can your students find the right clues and figure out which suspect is responsible?

❄️ This printable and digital activity features custom videos, a fun suspect list, and an engaging detective theme – all built around a back story that students will love. Students will be on the edge of their seats as they work to decipher the clues and find out who is responsible for mixing up the pizza order for the town’s pizza festival. Think they have the right suspect? Use the suspect cards to confirm suspicions or send students back to the field for more evidence.

⚡ This Magical Mystery fractions math activity comes in both printable and digital formats.

• Printable PDF is easy to use and requires no prep – just print and go.
• Digital MagiCore Weblink format provides students with an immersive experience that is self-directed, self-correcting, and contains audio. Simply share the browser-based link with your students. They can complete it from any device with a web connection.

What’s Included?

1. Teacher Introduction

2. Mystery Student Letter and Video

3. Suspect List

4. Clue 1

• Add Fractions with the same denominator – 4th Grade
• Add Fractions with like and unlike denominators – 5th Grade

5. Clue 2

• Subtract Fractions with the same denominator – 4th Grade
• Subtract Fractions with like and unlike denominators – 5th Grade

6. Clue 3

• Add & Subtract mixed fractions with the same denominators – 4th Grade
• Add & Subtract mixed fractions with like and unlike denominators – 5th Grade

7. Clue 4

• Add & Subtract Fraction Word Problems – 4th Grade
• Add & Subtract Like and Unlike Fraction Word Problems – 5th Grade

8. Confidential Suspect Files and Videos

9. Certificate

*Answer Key Included

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