3rd Grade Math Mystery Worksheets
3rd Grade Math Mystery Worksheets
Welcome to our 3rd Grade Math Mysteries!
In Grade 3, students are introduced to multiplication and division, as well as multi-step problem solving. The math mystery activities provide real-world application for these skills, allowing students to solve multi-step puzzles involving operations, place value, and comparing larger numbers. This helps students build fluency and confidence in tackling more complex math problems while reinforcing previously learned concepts.
Common Core Standard: 3.OA.A.3 (Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems).
Resource Details
- Age(s): 8
- Grade(s): 3rd Grade
- 28 Printable PDF Resources
- Includes Answer Key(s)
Math Mysteries by Month and Week (Printable PDFs)
Our Math Mysteries are organized here by the month and week. Each month will have 4 weeks of mysteries; 1 mystery per week. Each PDF will contain the case files, problems, puzzles and clues to solve, and answer keys.
January Week 1 - The Case of the Missing TV Remote
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January Week 2 - The New Year Calendar Caper
January Week 3 - The Case of the Missing Snow Boots
January Week 4 - The Mystery of the Missing Hot Chocolate
February Week 1 - The Mystery of the Missing Groundhog
February Week 2 - The Case of the Vanishing Decorations
February Week 3 - The Puzzle of the Lost Flag
February Week 4 - The Mystery of the Missing Ingredient
March Week 1 - The Mystery of the Missing Shamrocks
March Week 2 - The Case of the Green Cupcakes
March Week 3 - The Puzzle of the Surprise Flower
March Week 4 - The Vanishing Easter Egg Basket
April Week 1 - The Case of the Missing Bunny
April Week 2 - The Mystery of the Missing Dinner Rolls
April Week 3 - The Case of the Broken Scale
April Week 4 - The Disappearing Library Books
October Week 1 - The Case of the Vanishing Vampire Bats
October Week 2 - The Mystery of the Witch's Cauldron
October Week 3 - The Mystery of the Haunted Pumpkin Patch
October Week 4 - The Case of the Missing Halloween Candy
November Week 1 - The Case of the Missing Cranberry Sauce
November Week 2 - The Mystery of the Lost Rake
November Week 3 - The Apple Orchard Caper
November Week 4 - The Secret of the Scarecrows Message
December Week 1 - The Mystery of the Missing Snowman Nose
December Week 2 - The Case of the Disappearing Reindeer Treats
December Week 3 - The Case of the Stolen Gingerbread Man
December Week 4 - The Mystery of the Missing Stockings