Updated: 15 Dec 2020
A fun, logic-based activity where students read clues to solve the mystery.
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 2 Pages
Years: 2 - 6
Key Stage 2 (KS2) - Upper covers students in Year 5 and Year 6.
The principal focus of mathematics teaching in upper key stage 2 is to ensure that pupils extend their understanding of the number system and place value to include larger integers. This should develop the connections that pupils make between multipl...
A fun, logic-based activity where students read clues to solve the mystery.
This teaching resource can be used as an engaging warm-up activity or task for fast finishers.
Use it as a stimulus for the whole class or distribute to individual students.
Students read the statements made by the characters and the Cold Hard Facts at the bottom of the page.
They use logic and reasoning to eliminate ‘red herring’ characters and mathematical knowledge to determine the winner of the race.
Key Stage 2 (KS2) - Upper covers students in Year 5 and Year 6.
The principal focus of mathematics teaching in upper key stage 2 is to ensure that pupils extend their understanding of the number system and place value to include larger integers. This should develop the connections that pupils make between multipl...
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Nice idea but from the clues I can see on the preview much too easy for Yr 5 or Yr 6
Thanks for your feedback, Janet. We will definitely take this on-board!