Grade 3Reading: grades 3-4MultiplicationRoundingWord problemsPlace valueDivision
The Great Jungle Map Mystery
Someone snuck into the camp and snatched the golden map from the lead explorer's tent! Use your math skills to inspect the camp, analyze the evidence, and spot the culprit before they escape the island.
Suspects
Possible suspects
Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.
21 of 21 still in play
| Name | Special Gear | Jungle Skill | Watch Strap | Hat Color | Fear Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jax Explorer | Compass Whistle | Tree Climbing | Left Wrist Watch | Green Mesh Visor | Bright Flares |
| Toby Trail | Compass Whistle | Animal Calls | Left Wrist Watch | Brown Felt Fedora | Itchy Mud |
| Leo Tracker | Compass Whistle | Tree Climbing | Left Wrist Watch | Green Mesh Visor | Loud Whistles |
| Piper Peak | Night Goggles | Knot Tying | Left Wrist Watch | Green Mesh Visor | Loud Whistles |
| Dax Canyon | Night Goggles | River Rafting | Left Wrist Watch | Green Mesh Visor | Loud Whistles |
| Brody Bush | Night Goggles | Map Reading | Left Wrist Watch | Green Mesh Visor | Itchy Mud |
| Remy Ridge | Grappling Hook | Animal Calls | Left Wrist Watch | Red Safari Cap | Bright Flares |
| Milo Mud | Night Goggles | Tree Climbing | Right Wrist Watch | Green Mesh Visor | Bright Flares |
| Tess Timber | Torch Blaster | Animal Calls | Left Wrist Watch | Brown Felt Fedora | Itchy Mud |
| Zuri Zip | Night Goggles | Map Reading | Left Wrist Watch | Red Safari Cap | Itchy Mud |
| Finn Flint | Rope Launcher | River Rafting | Left Wrist Watch | Brown Felt Fedora | Itchy Mud |
| Kai Vine | Grappling Hook | Animal Calls | Left Wrist Watch | Brown Felt Fedora | Loud Whistles |
| Penny Path | Grappling Hook | Map Reading | Left Wrist Watch | Brown Felt Fedora | Bright Flares |
| Nora Navigator | Night Goggles | Animal Calls | Left Wrist Watch | Green Mesh Visor | Loud Whistles |
| Ella Echo | Torch Blaster | Animal Calls | Right Wrist Watch | Green Mesh Visor | Itchy Mud |
| Otis Outpost | Compass Whistle | River Rafting | Left Wrist Watch | Green Mesh Visor | Loud Whistles |
| Leo Ledge | Night Goggles | Map Reading | Right Wrist Watch | Green Mesh Visor | Bright Flares |
| Ivy Island | Compass Whistle | Knot Tying | Right Wrist Watch | Green Mesh Visor | Loud Whistles |
| Hugo Hike | Compass Whistle | Knot Tying | Right Wrist Watch | Brown Felt Fedora | Bright Flares |
| Sam Scout | Torch Blaster | Map Reading | Left Wrist Watch | Green Mesh Visor | Loud Whistles |
| Ruby River | Night Goggles | Animal Calls | Right Wrist Watch | Red Safari Cap | Loud Whistles |
Clue 1
Multiplication facts (1-12)
We found rows of footprints near the campsite shelter. Count the total prints in these equal groups to decode the first clue!
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
72
12
63
36
7
63
5
9
16
80
5
7
84
45
T
72
84
144
63
36
7
144
T
72
84
144
88
45
14
63
88
88
5
99
T
72
45
7
64
6 × 12 =T
3 × 3 =K
11 × 9 =F
8 × 8 =G
8 × 2 =Y
12 × 7 =D
3 × 4 =H
9 × 7 =E
9 × 5 =I
7 × 2 =V
12 × 12 =O
9 × 4 =S
1 × 7 =N
5 × 1 =A
10 × 8 =B
11 × 8 =R
0/16 letters found
Clue 2
Rounding
The scout radar panel only displays numbers rounded to the nearest ten. Round this reading to unlock the next secret!
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
W
700
7000
6000
8000
80
90
90
90
50
W
700
50
W
700
50
6000
60
20
800
8000
6000
20
80
9000
80
200
6000
W
700
900
7000
90
6000
Round 721 to the nearest hundredW
Round 6,810 to the nearest thousandI
Round 6,159 to the nearest thousandT
Round 92 to the nearest tenS
Round 58 to the nearest tenC
Round 23 to the nearest tenH
Round 848 to the nearest hundredO
Round 936 to the nearest hundredR
Round 76 to the nearest tenE
Round 8,593 to the nearest thousandL
Round 225 to the nearest hundredF
Round 8,031 to the nearest thousandN
Round 52 to the nearest tenA
0/13 letters found
Clue 3
Word problems
The lead explorer left behind a supply log with a puzzle to solve. Figure out the final supply count to read this message!
Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Someonescaredthevillainoffwith .
L
12
70
46
57
47
64
62
S
T
L
12
E
S
Scout lined up 6 rows of 2 snack bars. How many snack bars in all?L
Scout found 31 jungle maps yesterday and 39 more today. How many jungle maps in all?O
Scout lined up 8 rows of 8 jungle maps. How many jungle maps in all?H
Scout found 5 snack bars yesterday and 57 more today. How many snack bars in all?I
There were 82 brass compasses. 35 were used up. How many brass compasses are left?W
There were 48 climbing ropes. 2 were used up. How many climbing ropes are left?U
There were 91 climbing ropes. 34 were used up. How many climbing ropes are left?D
0/7 letters found
Clue 4
Place value
A locked trail safe has numbers missing on its keypad. Check the place value of each digit to reveal the combination!
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
A
4000
600
100
800
800
200
300
800
30
70
20
3000
30
700
100
2000
A
4000
30
80
800
7000
400
A
4000
400
400
70
800
30
6000
800
200
800
What is the value of the 4 in 4,736?A
What is the value of the 3 in 43,420?I
What is the value of the 7 in 719?O
What is the value of the 4 in 421?T
What is the value of the 1 in 139?R
What is the value of the 2 in 271?N
What is the value of the 3 in 930?S
What is the value of the 3 in 6,396?M
What is the value of the 7 in 876?H
What is the value of the 8 in 983?L
What is the value of the 2 in 12,078?W
What is the value of the 2 in 6,028?V
What is the value of the 7 in 7,502?F
What is the value of the 8 in 3,822?E
What is the value of the 6 in 26,119?C
What is the value of the 6 in 2,627?G
0/16 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
The team must divide the energy bars equally among the search packs. Share them evenly to uncover the final clue!
First solve each problem. Then find each answer in the list below and cross that sentence out. One sentence will be left — that's exactly what the villain did!
Step 1 — solve these
70 ÷ 10 = ?
132 ÷ 12 = ?
90 ÷ 9 = ?
10 ÷ 10 = ?
56 ÷ 7 = ?
132 ÷ 11 = ?
35 ÷ 7 = ?
42 ÷ 7 = ?
63 ÷ 7 = ?
36 ÷ 9 = ?
24 ÷ 12 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain blew the compass whistle, then mimicked animal calls.
2.The villain fired the grappling hook, then read the secret map.
3.The villain lit the torch blaster, then read the secret map.
4.The villain blew the compass whistle, then tied heavy knot ropes.
5.The villain turned on night goggles, then climbed the tall trees.
6.The villain shot the rope launcher, then climbed the tall trees.
7.The villain turned on night goggles, then tied heavy knot ropes.
8.The villain lit the torch blaster, then climbed the tall trees.
9.The villain shot the rope launcher, then tied heavy knot ropes.
10.The villain blew the compass whistle, then climbed the tall trees.
11.The villain turned on night goggles, then mimicked animal calls.
12.The villain shot the rope launcher, then read the secret map.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Great Jungle Map Mystery
Culprit: Sam Scout (Torch Blaster · Map Reading · Left Wrist Watch · Green Mesh Visor · Loud Whistles)
- Clue 1 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THE SNEAKY BANDIT DOES NOT DO RIVER RAFTING"6 × 12 = 72 (T) · 3 × 3 = 9 (K) · 11 × 9 = 99 (F) · 8 × 8 = 64 (G) · 8 × 2 = 16 (Y) · 12 × 7 = 84 (D) · 3 × 4 = 12 (H) · 9 × 7 = 63 (E) · 9 × 5 = 45 (I) · 7 × 2 = 14 (V) · 12 × 12 = 144 (O) · 9 × 4 = 36 (S) · 1 × 7 = 7 (N) · 5 × 1 = 5 (A) · 10 × 8 = 80 (B) · 11 × 8 = 88 (R)
- Clue 2 (Rounding): "WITNESS SAW A WATCH ON THE LEFT WRIST"Round 721 to the nearest hundred = 700 (W) · Round 6,810 to the nearest thousand = 7000 (I) · Round 6,159 to the nearest thousand = 6000 (T) · Round 92 to the nearest ten = 90 (S) · Round 58 to the nearest ten = 60 (C) · Round 23 to the nearest ten = 20 (H) · Round 848 to the nearest hundred = 800 (O) · Round 936 to the nearest hundred = 900 (R) · Round 76 to the nearest ten = 80 (E) · Round 8,593 to the nearest thousand = 9000 (L) · Round 225 to the nearest hundred = 200 (F) · Round 8,031 to the nearest thousand = 8000 (N) · Round 52 to the nearest ten = 50 (A)
- Clue 3 (Word problems): "LOUD WHISTLES"Scout lined up 6 rows of 2 snack bars. How many snack bars in all? = 12 (L) · Scout found 31 jungle maps yesterday and 39 more today. How many jungle maps in all? = 70 (O) · Scout lined up 8 rows of 8 jungle maps. How many jungle maps in all? = 64 (H) · Scout found 5 snack bars yesterday and 57 more today. How many snack bars in all? = 62 (I) · There were 82 brass compasses. 35 were used up. How many brass compasses are left? = 47 (W) · There were 48 climbing ropes. 2 were used up. How many climbing ropes are left? = 46 (U) · There were 91 climbing ropes. 34 were used up. How many climbing ropes are left? = 57 (D)
- Clue 4 (Place value): "A GREEN MESH VISOR WAS LEFT AT THE SCENE"What is the value of the 4 in 4,736? = 4000 (A) · What is the value of the 3 in 43,420? = 3000 (I) · What is the value of the 7 in 719? = 700 (O) · What is the value of the 4 in 421? = 400 (T) · What is the value of the 1 in 139? = 100 (R) · What is the value of the 2 in 271? = 200 (N) · What is the value of the 3 in 930? = 30 (S) · What is the value of the 3 in 6,396? = 300 (M) · What is the value of the 7 in 876? = 70 (H) · What is the value of the 8 in 983? = 80 (L) · What is the value of the 2 in 12,078? = 2000 (W) · What is the value of the 2 in 6,028? = 20 (V) · What is the value of the 7 in 7,502? = 7000 (F) · What is the value of the 8 in 3,822? = 800 (E) · What is the value of the 6 in 26,119? = 6000 (C) · What is the value of the 6 in 2,627? = 600 (G)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 3) → Sam Scout70 ÷ 10 = 7 · 132 ÷ 12 = 11 · 90 ÷ 9 = 10 · 10 ÷ 10 = 1 · 56 ÷ 7 = 8 · 132 ÷ 11 = 12 · 35 ÷ 7 = 5 · 42 ÷ 7 = 6 · 63 ÷ 7 = 9 · 36 ÷ 9 = 4 · 24 ÷ 12 = 2
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 3 math
- Math topics
- Multiplication, Rounding, Word problems, Place value, Division
- Reading level
- grades 3-4
- Theme
- The Great Jungle Map Mystery — set in Mystery Island Jungle Camp
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects