Ratio Murder Mystery: Crack the Case with Math! Calling all detectives! A terrible crime has shaken Ratio Village, and only your students can solve it! This engaging, print-and-go murder mystery pack transforms ratio problem-solving into a thrilling investigation, perfect for KS3/GCSE Foundation students.
The Case:
A beloved member of thecommunity has been murdered has vanished and there are 9 suspects? Students must:
►Simplify ratios to uncover the victim’s
►Share quantities to crack the crime scene location
►Solve word problems to eliminate suspects
►Use inverse proportion to reveal the time of the crime
►Combine ratios to expose the motive
What’s Included?
✔ 5 Clue Sections (Simplifying, Sharing, Word Problems, Inverse, Combined Ratios)
✔ 9 Suspect Profiles
✔ Self-Checking Activities (Correct answers eliminate suspects/reveal clues)
✔ Final Twist The suspect without a matching answer is guilty!
✔ Answer Key
Why Teachers Love It:
♥Zero prep – Print or assign digitally
♥ Differentiated – Scaffolded problems with extension tasks
♥Cross-curricular – Blends math with critical thinking and storytelling
♥Student-approved – “Who knew ratios could be this fun?!”
Curriculum Links:
KS3/GCSE Foundation: Ratio, proportion, and problem-solving
Literacy: Follow clues like a detective story
Perfect for:
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End-of-topic reviews
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Collaborative group work
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Supply lessons with high engagement
Grab your magnifying glass—the culprit is hiding in the numbers!
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