Rounding Murder Mystery | Simpsons Theme | KS2 KS3 GCSE Functional Skills Maths

Bring rounding to life with this exciting Simpsons-Themed Rounding Murder Mystery, perfect for KS2, KS3, GCSE Foundation, and Functional Skills Maths L1–L2. Springfield is in chaos—Apu’s tray of milkshakes has disappeared from the Kwik-E-Mart, and only your students can solve the mystery! Learners use their rounding skills to uncover who stole the milkshakes, where they are hidden, and what time the crime took place.

Students work through rounding problems involving whole numbers, 1 decimal place, and 2 decimal places, checking which characters have made correct or incorrect statements. Each set of clues eliminates suspects, narrows down locations, and reveals the final time of the theft. The activity is fun, story-driven, and packed with problem-solving opportunities—ideal for engaging reluctant learners and making rounding revision enjoyable.

What’s Included:
✔ Full Simpsons-themed murder mystery worksheet
✔ Rounding questions covering whole numbers, 1 d.p., 2 d.p.
✔ Character clue cards (Apu, Chief Wiggum, Homer, Sideshow Bob)
✔ Location challenge (Kwik-E-Mart, Moe’s Tavern, Power Plant, School)
✔ Time-of-crime challenge with rounding puzzles
✔ Complete answer key for quick marking
✔ Full accusation solution (Who? Where? When?)

Skills Covered:
• Rounding whole numbers
• Rounding decimals to 1 d.p. and 2 d.p.
• Spotting correct and incorrect mathematical statements
• Problem solving and logical reasoning
• Cross-checking clues to eliminate suspects

Why Teachers Love This Activity:
★ Super engaging for all ability levels
★ Ideal for revision, consolidation, or end-of-topic fun
★ Great for pair or group problem-solving
★ No prep required—print and go
★ Perfect for mixed-ability Functional Skills and KS3 lessons

A brilliant way to make rounding fun, meaningful, and memorable—with a nostalgic Simpsons twist! If you enjoy using this resource in your classroom, please consider leaving a review ★—it really helps me keep creating fun maths activities.