Maths Murder Mystery | KS2 Coordinates, Patterns & Problem-Solving Activity

Turn maths into an exciting investigation with this engaging KS2 Maths Murder Mystery, where pupils use their problem-solving skills to solve a crime by completing a series of mathematical clues.

This resource provides a fun and interactive way for pupils to practise key maths skills while working as detectives. Learners must use their knowledge of coordinates, patterns and puzzle solving to eliminate suspects and uncover the mystery.

Throughout the investigation, pupils will solve a range of clues, record their answers and use the information provided to identify the culprit. The activity encourages teamwork, reasoning and mathematical thinking while making maths lessons engaging and memorable.

This resource includes:

• A complete Maths Murder Mystery storyline and investigation.
• A list of suspects for pupils to investigate throughout the activity.
• A series of maths-based clues covering:
  * Reading and interpreting coordinates.
  * Identifying and continuing patterns.
  * Logical reasoning and puzzle solving.
  * Applying problem-solving skills.
• A detective worksheet for pupils to complete each clue, record their answers and track their progress.

Editable Canva version included:
A link to an editable Canva version of the resources is included with your purchase. This allows teachers to customise the mystery, adapt the clues, edit the suspects or tailor the activity to suit the needs of their learners.