Do you want fun math activities that are engaging?     These Solve the Mystery activities are a great way to review at the end of a unit, as a spiral review, before the state test, or at the end of the year.     They are also great to use around the different holidays throughout the year.     Prep for this activity : Print  out the story   to read   to   the   class   or   you   could   project   it   onto   your   smartboard. Print out   the   task   cards.    I   printed   3   of   each in color or black and white.  I laminated them so I could use them several times without having to reprint them each time.  Put these around the room so the students have access to them.   You   can   also   pr int out the signs and hang them where each task cards are located. Print and cut out the clue cards.  You will need a clue card for each group of students.  I put these in envelopes according to the task they go along with.   Put these   near   where   you   are   going   to   be   grading.    ...