Area & Perimeter Murder Mystery Worksheet | KS3 GCSE Functional Skills

Make area and perimeter irresistible with this engaging Area & Perimeter Murder Mystery! Students solve shape-based problems to uncover the thief’s height, hair colour, age, gender, and what they were carrying—perfect for KS3, GCSE Foundation, and Functional Skills Maths.

This Area & Perimeter Murder Mystery transforms routine calculations into an exciting investigation where students must use their maths skills to piece together clues and identify the culprit behind the Golden Rectangle Heist.

Learners calculate areas, perimeters, and missing values to reveal key suspect details such as height, hair colour, age, gender, and what the thief was carrying. Each correct calculation brings them one step closer to solving the case—keeping them motivated, focused, and fully engaged.

This resource works brilliantly as a lesson activity, end-of-topic project, group task, or revision challenge, suitable for KS3 Maths, GCSE Foundation, and Functional Skills L1/L2.

What’s Included:
✔ Full murder mystery activity (student version)
✔ Detailed clue sheets covering area & perimeter problems
✔ Suspect list with matching characteristics
✔ Complete answer key for quick marking
✔ A fun storyline linking Fibonacci, the Golden Rectangle, and geometric shapes

Skills Covered:
• Area of squares, rectangles & compound shapes
• Perimeter calculations
• Using area to classify characteristics (height, age, etc.)
• Logical reasoning & problem-solving
• Interpreting and combining multiple clues

Why Teachers Love This Activity:
★High engagement with zero behaviour issues
★ Perfect for mixed-ability groups
★ Supports independent learning and teamwork
★ Reinforces key exam skills in a fun context
★ Easy to print and deliver – great for cover lessons too

Bring maths to life and watch your students become detectives as they crack the Golden Rectangle case!