Grade 5Reading: grades 3-4Fractions of a numberWord problemsOrder of operationsMultiplicationDivision
The Secret of the Sunken Temple
A secret golden idol was taken from the Sunken Temple of Whispers! The Chief Archaeologist needs your help to examine the evidence, decode temple clues, and uncover the sneaky Temple Thief before they escape the jungle.
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 | Gear Tool | Escape Item | Dominant Hand | Hairstyle | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maya Lin | Rope Dart | Glider Pack | Left Handed | Short Hair | Loud Whistles |
| Jax Stone | Grappling Hook | Mud Boots | Right Handed | Spiky Hair | Loud Whistles |
| Milo Dash | Torch Flash | Night Goggles | Left Handed | Spiky Hair | Water Sprays |
| Noah Shaw | Grappling Hook | Mud Boots | Left Handed | Braided Hair | Loud Whistles |
| Eli Vance | Torch Flash | Night Goggles | Left Handed | Spiky Hair | Bright Lights |
| Owen King | Rope Dart | Night Goggles | Left Handed | Braided Hair | Loud Whistles |
| Nora Gray | Compass Spin | Glider Pack | Left Handed | Short Hair | Bright Lights |
| Aria Finch | Rope Dart | Night Goggles | Left Handed | Short Hair | Bright Lights |
| Ruby West | Grappling Hook | Vine Whip | Right Handed | Braided Hair | Bright Lights |
| Kai Diaz | Compass Spin | Vine Whip | Right Handed | Short Hair | Bright Lights |
| Leo Cruz | Compass Spin | Glider Pack | Right Handed | Spiky Hair | Bright Lights |
| Tess Drake | Rope Dart | Mud Boots | Left Handed | Spiky Hair | Bright Lights |
| Cleo Holt | Rope Dart | Night Goggles | Left Handed | Braided Hair | Bright Lights |
| Ben Cole | Torch Flash | Night Goggles | Left Handed | Spiky Hair | Loud Whistles |
| Ivy Chen | Compass Spin | Night Goggles | Left Handed | Spiky Hair | Bright Lights |
| Hugo Frost | Smoke Bomb | Mud Boots | Left Handed | Spiky Hair | Bright Lights |
| Finn Bell | Torch Flash | Vine Whip | Left Handed | Braided Hair | Water Sprays |
| Liam Bair | Torch Flash | Night Goggles | Right Handed | Braided Hair | Loud Whistles |
| Sam Park | Compass Spin | Vine Whip | Left Handed | Spiky Hair | Bright Lights |
| Ava Reed | Rope Dart | Glider Pack | Right Handed | Short Hair | Water Sprays |
| Zoe Hall | Torch Flash | Shield Charm | Right Handed | Braided Hair | Water Sprays |
Clue 1
Fractions of a number
You open the explorer notebook to calculate supplies before following the villain footprints.
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
6
36
17
27
11
21
21
12
11
19
18
40
17
14
19
40
T
6
26
14
17
12
27
11
19
17
25
36
11
9
1/8 of 48 =T
4/6 of 60 =O
1/8 of 112 =S
1/8 of 96 =A
2/6 of 81 =V
4/8 of 38 =N
1/5 of 85 =E
1/3 of 78 =U
6/8 of 12 =P
4/10 of 90 =H
4/10 of 45 =D
1/2 of 22 =I
5/10 of 50 =W
3/6 of 42 =L
0/14 letters found
Clue 2
Word problems
A hidden door needs a fraction of the crystal tiles unlocked to show the next clue.
Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Awitnesssawthevillainwas .
L
34
93
51
66
22
88
83
D
93
D
Explorers found 16 map scrolls yesterday and 18 more today. How many map scrolls in all?L
Explorers lined up 11 rows of 2 ancient keys. How many ancient keys in all?H
Explorers found 24 gold coins yesterday and 42 more today. How many gold coins in all?T
There were 123 map scrolls. 40 were used up. How many map scrolls are left?N
Explorers found 70 compasses yesterday and 18 more today. How many compasses in all?A
Explorers found 24 gold coins yesterday and 27 more today. How many gold coins in all?F
There were 114 gold coins. 21 were used up. How many gold coins are left?E
0/7 letters found
Clue 3
Order of operations
To disarm a temple puzzle lock you must solve the step by step code sequence.
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
72
21
30
A
72
50
22
44
21
65
73
11
28
22
53
30
11
28
22
53
50
24
A
72
73
17
74
53
22
17
53
22
11
17
21
27 + 5 × 9 =A
11 × 8 - 15 =R
22 + 2 × 4 =L
5 × 5 - 3 =H
4 + 8 × 5 =O
25 + 7 × 7 =D
7 × 8 - 6 =S
10 × 6 - 7 =T
11 × 4 - 23 =F
24 + 2 × 2 =G
9 × 9 - 16 =B
9 × 5 - 21 =C
9 × 2 - 1 =E
4 × 10 - 29 =I
0/14 letters found
Clue 4
Multiplication facts (1-12)
You count the rows of ancient stone statues lining the secret hallway.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
S
90
21
15
40
42
121
11
15
100
S
90
21
15
144
144
S
90
55
70
30
24
100
55
45
70
9
63
20
100
30
121
20
121
55
55
63
9 × 10 =S
1 × 11 =A
5 × 6 =T
5 × 9 =M
6 × 7 =Y
10 × 10 =R
5 × 4 =E
11 × 11 =H
9 × 1 =N
3 × 8 =F
10 × 7 =U
12 × 12 =L
5 × 3 =I
7 × 9 =D
7 × 3 =P
10 × 4 =K
5 × 11 =O
0/17 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
The final trap requires dividing the stone counterweights evenly to open the escape vault.
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
45 ÷ 9 = ?
48 ÷ 12 = ?
42 ÷ 7 = ?
12 ÷ 6 = ?
44 ÷ 4 = ?
21 ÷ 7 = ?
24 ÷ 3 = ?
49 ÷ 7 = ?
144 ÷ 12 = ?
54 ÷ 6 = ?
12 ÷ 12 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain spun a glowing compass, then marched away in mud boots.
2.The villain flashed a bright torch beam, then blocked the path with a shield charm.
3.The villain threw a golden rope dart, then escaped with a glider pack.
4.The villain threw a golden rope dart, then marched away in mud boots.
5.The villain flashed a bright torch beam, then vanished using night goggles.
6.The villain tossed a blinding smoke bomb, then marched away in mud boots.
7.The villain swung across the canyon, then escaped with a glider pack.
8.The villain spun a glowing compass, then lashed out with a vine whip.
9.The villain flashed a bright torch beam, then escaped with a glider pack.
10.The villain spun a glowing compass, then vanished using night goggles.
11.The villain flashed a bright torch beam, then lashed out with a vine whip.
12.The villain tossed a blinding smoke bomb, then blocked the path with a shield charm.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Secret of the Sunken Temple
Culprit: Ivy Chen (Compass Spin · Night Goggles · Left Handed · Spiky Hair · Bright Lights)
- Clue 1 (Fractions of a number): "THE VILLAIN DOES NOT USE A VINE WHIP"1/8 of 48 = 6 (T) · 4/6 of 60 = 40 (O) · 1/8 of 112 = 14 (S) · 1/8 of 96 = 12 (A) · 2/6 of 81 = 27 (V) · 4/8 of 38 = 19 (N) · 1/5 of 85 = 17 (E) · 1/3 of 78 = 26 (U) · 6/8 of 12 = 9 (P) · 4/10 of 90 = 36 (H) · 4/10 of 45 = 18 (D) · 1/2 of 22 = 11 (I) · 5/10 of 50 = 25 (W) · 3/6 of 42 = 21 (L)
- Clue 2 (Word problems): "LEFT HANDED"Explorers found 16 map scrolls yesterday and 18 more today. How many map scrolls in all? = 34 (L) · Explorers lined up 11 rows of 2 ancient keys. How many ancient keys in all? = 22 (H) · Explorers found 24 gold coins yesterday and 42 more today. How many gold coins in all? = 66 (T) · There were 123 map scrolls. 40 were used up. How many map scrolls are left? = 83 (N) · Explorers found 70 compasses yesterday and 18 more today. How many compasses in all? = 88 (A) · Explorers found 24 gold coins yesterday and 27 more today. How many gold coins in all? = 51 (F) · There were 114 gold coins. 21 were used up. How many gold coins are left? = 93 (E)
- Clue 3 (Order of operations): "A FLASH OF BRIGHT LIGHT SCARED THE THIEF"27 + 5 × 9 = 72 (A) · 11 × 8 - 15 = 73 (R) · 22 + 2 × 4 = 30 (L) · 5 × 5 - 3 = 22 (H) · 4 + 8 × 5 = 44 (O) · 25 + 7 × 7 = 74 (D) · 7 × 8 - 6 = 50 (S) · 10 × 6 - 7 = 53 (T) · 11 × 4 - 23 = 21 (F) · 24 + 2 × 2 = 28 (G) · 9 × 9 - 16 = 65 (B) · 9 × 5 - 21 = 24 (C) · 9 × 2 - 1 = 17 (E) · 4 × 10 - 29 = 11 (I)
- Clue 4 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "SPIKY HAIR SPILLS OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD"9 × 10 = 90 (S) · 1 × 11 = 11 (A) · 5 × 6 = 30 (T) · 5 × 9 = 45 (M) · 6 × 7 = 42 (Y) · 10 × 10 = 100 (R) · 5 × 4 = 20 (E) · 11 × 11 = 121 (H) · 9 × 1 = 9 (N) · 3 × 8 = 24 (F) · 10 × 7 = 70 (U) · 12 × 12 = 144 (L) · 5 × 3 = 15 (I) · 7 × 9 = 63 (D) · 7 × 3 = 21 (P) · 10 × 4 = 40 (K) · 5 × 11 = 55 (O)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 10) → Ivy Chen45 ÷ 9 = 5 · 48 ÷ 12 = 4 · 42 ÷ 7 = 6 · 12 ÷ 6 = 2 · 44 ÷ 4 = 11 · 21 ÷ 7 = 3 · 24 ÷ 3 = 8 · 49 ÷ 7 = 7 · 144 ÷ 12 = 12 · 54 ÷ 6 = 9 · 12 ÷ 12 = 1
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 5 math
- Math topics
- Fractions of a number, Word problems, Order of operations, Multiplication, Division
- Reading level
- grades 3-4
- Theme
- The Secret of the Sunken Temple — set in Sunken Temple of Whispers
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects