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The Case of the Missing Golden Cleat
The shiny Golden Cleat has disappeared from the main trophy case. The League Phantom took it right before the championship game. Solve the soccer math puzzles to help the Stadium Groundskeeper find the culprit before kickoff.
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 | signature trick | lucky gear | kicking foot | hair accessory | favorite snack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raheem | Header | Golden Shin Guards | Left Footed | Neon Headband | Orange Slices |
| Jack | Header | Golden Shin Guards | Right Footed | Neon Headband | Energy Bar |
| Phil | Rainbow Flick | Neon Gloves | Left Footed | Neon Headband | Energy Bar |
| Mo | Knuckleball Free Kick | GPS Tracker Vest | Right Footed | Neon Headband | Orange Slices |
| Erling | Scissor Kick | Golden Shin Guards | Left Footed | Hair Clip | Orange Slices |
| Lionel | Knuckleball Free Kick | Super Grip Cleats | Left Footed | Neon Headband | Energy Bar |
| Mason | Bicycle Kick | GPS Tracker Vest | Left Footed | Neon Headband | Energy Bar |
| Cristiano | Bicycle Kick | Smart Watch | Left Footed | Neon Headband | Energy Bar |
| Bruno | Rainbow Flick | Smart Watch | Left Footed | Neon Headband | Orange Slices |
| Antoine | Rainbow Flick | Neon Gloves | Right Footed | Neon Headband | Orange Slices |
| Neymar | Scissor Kick | GPS Tracker Vest | Left Footed | Hair Clip | Sports Drink |
| Declan | Rainbow Flick | Golden Shin Guards | Right Footed | Hair Clip | Sports Drink |
| Karim | Bicycle Kick | Smart Watch | Left Footed | Sweatband | Energy Bar |
| Luka | Knuckleball Free Kick | Neon Gloves | Left Footed | Sweatband | Orange Slices |
| Jude | Rainbow Flick | Neon Gloves | Right Footed | Sweatband | Sports Drink |
| Sadio | Knuckleball Free Kick | Smart Watch | Left Footed | Sweatband | Energy Bar |
| Sonny | Rainbow Flick | Smart Watch | Right Footed | Neon Headband | Energy Bar |
| Harry | Rainbow Flick | Smart Watch | Left Footed | Neon Headband | Energy Bar |
| Virgil | Header | Golden Shin Guards | Left Footed | Neon Headband | Sports Drink |
| Kevin | Rainbow Flick | Neon Gloves | Left Footed | Hair Clip | Energy Bar |
| Robert | Bicycle Kick | GPS Tracker Vest | Left Footed | Hair Clip | Orange Slices |
Clue 1
Rounding
The referee left a stack of soccer math word problems on the clipboard. Solve them to find out which gear the phantom did not wear.
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
60
9000
20
50
9000
4000
2000
T
60
5000
600
90
5000
20
3000
2000
5000
T
60
400
20
4000
70
4000
8000
50
3000
800
20
3000
T
60
Round 60 to the nearest tenT
Round 7,991 to the nearest thousandG
Round 2,175 to the nearest thousandN
Round 3,927 to the nearest thousandA
Round 5,288 to the nearest thousandO
Round 633 to the nearest hundredM
Round 90 to the nearest tenD
Round 8,606 to the nearest thousandH
Round 3,315 to the nearest thousandS
Round 46 to the nearest tenP
Round 23 to the nearest tenE
Round 427 to the nearest hundredW
Round 847 to the nearest hundredV
Round 72 to the nearest tenR
0/14 letters found
Clue 2
Word problems
The stadium radar gun tracked a fast kick but the digital screen only displays rounded numbers. Round the speed to find the suspect's kicking foot.
Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Awitnesssawthevillainwas.
L
21
8
24
35
24
39
39
35
8
60
The team captain lined up 7 rows of 3 soccer balls. How many soccer balls in all?L
The team captain found 30 soccer balls yesterday and 9 more today. How many soccer balls in all?O
The team captain found 6 practice cones yesterday and 29 more today. How many practice cones in all?T
The team captain lined up 5 rows of 12 water bottles. How many water bottles in all?D
There were 37 yellow cards. 29 were used up. How many yellow cards are left?E
There were 38 team pinnies. 14 were used up. How many team pinnies are left?F
0/6 letters found
Clue 3
Addition
We tallied the total soccer balls left on the practice pitch after the warmups. Add them up to discover what favorite snack the villain ate.
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
898
525
574
714
608
543
543
495
608
708
985
279
741
769
769
574
985
495
708
574
708
574
279
686
243
797
495
279
286
279
495
769
769
574
279
478 + 420 =T
334 + 380 =V
314 + 372 =G
507 + 290 =B
303 + 192 =A
237 + 337 =E
318 + 667 =D
76 + 167 =Y
186 + 93 =R
405 + 203 =I
351 + 390 =O
95 + 191 =W
258 + 285 =L
236 + 472 =N
318 + 207 =H
379 + 390 =P
0/16 letters found
Clue 4
Subtraction
The equipment manager needs to subtract the missing training cones from the team bag. Solve this to find what hair accessory the villain had.
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
511
414
855
322
414
397
855
A
511
583
277
A
511
414
583
581
A
511
570
731
855
766
887
322
414
887
397
855
277
855
414
287
397
550 - 39 =A
784 - 370 =N
404 - 7 =H
971 - 84 =T
1228 - 373 =E
939 - 358 =W
808 - 238 =S
676 - 93 =D
423 - 146 =B
625 - 338 =C
623 - 301 =O
908 - 142 =F
925 - 194 =L
0/13 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
We shared a box of champion soccer patches equally among the young team players. Divide them up to reveal 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
48 ÷ 6 = ?
42 ÷ 7 = ?
24 ÷ 8 = ?
84 ÷ 12 = ?
120 ÷ 12 = ?
9 ÷ 9 = ?
11 ÷ 1 = ?
36 ÷ 9 = ?
14 ÷ 7 = ?
18 ÷ 2 = ?
55 ÷ 11 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain blasts a soccer ball into the goal, then tightens their super grip cleats.
2.The villain runs a series of shuttle sprints, then straps on their golden shin guards.
3.The villain juggles a soccer ball down the hallway, then checks their smart watch.
4.The villain runs a series of shuttle sprints, then tightens their super grip cleats.
5.The villain dribbles through the security cones, then straps on their golden shin guards.
6.The villain dribbles through the security cones, then checks their smart watch.
7.The villain blasts a soccer ball into the goal, then clips a gps tracker to their vest.
8.The villain practices trick shots off the lockers, then tightens their super grip cleats.
9.The villain practices trick shots off the lockers, then adjusts their neon gloves.
10.The villain practices trick shots off the lockers, then checks their smart watch.
11.The villain runs a series of shuttle sprints, then checks their smart watch.
12.The villain dribbles through the security cones, then adjusts their neon gloves.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Case of the Missing Golden Cleat
Culprit: Phil (Rainbow Flick · Neon Gloves · Left Footed · Neon Headband · Energy Bar)
- Clue 1 (Rounding): "THE PHANTOM DOES NOT WEAR A GPS VEST"Round 60 to the nearest ten = 60 (T) · Round 7,991 to the nearest thousand = 8000 (G) · Round 2,175 to the nearest thousand = 2000 (N) · Round 3,927 to the nearest thousand = 4000 (A) · Round 5,288 to the nearest thousand = 5000 (O) · Round 633 to the nearest hundred = 600 (M) · Round 90 to the nearest ten = 90 (D) · Round 8,606 to the nearest thousand = 9000 (H) · Round 3,315 to the nearest thousand = 3000 (S) · Round 46 to the nearest ten = 50 (P) · Round 23 to the nearest ten = 20 (E) · Round 427 to the nearest hundred = 400 (W) · Round 847 to the nearest hundred = 800 (V) · Round 72 to the nearest ten = 70 (R)
- Clue 2 (Word problems): "LEFT FOOTED"The team captain lined up 7 rows of 3 soccer balls. How many soccer balls in all? = 21 (L) · The team captain found 30 soccer balls yesterday and 9 more today. How many soccer balls in all? = 39 (O) · The team captain found 6 practice cones yesterday and 29 more today. How many practice cones in all? = 35 (T) · The team captain lined up 5 rows of 12 water bottles. How many water bottles in all? = 60 (D) · There were 37 yellow cards. 29 were used up. How many yellow cards are left? = 8 (E) · There were 38 team pinnies. 14 were used up. How many team pinnies are left? = 24 (F)
- Clue 3 (Addition): "THE VILLAIN DROPPED AN ENERGY BAR WRAPPER"478 + 420 = 898 (T) · 334 + 380 = 714 (V) · 314 + 372 = 686 (G) · 507 + 290 = 797 (B) · 303 + 192 = 495 (A) · 237 + 337 = 574 (E) · 318 + 667 = 985 (D) · 76 + 167 = 243 (Y) · 186 + 93 = 279 (R) · 405 + 203 = 608 (I) · 351 + 390 = 741 (O) · 95 + 191 = 286 (W) · 258 + 285 = 543 (L) · 236 + 472 = 708 (N) · 318 + 207 = 525 (H) · 379 + 390 = 769 (P)
- Clue 4 (Subtraction): "A NEON HEADBAND WAS LEFT ON THE BENCH"550 - 39 = 511 (A) · 784 - 370 = 414 (N) · 404 - 7 = 397 (H) · 971 - 84 = 887 (T) · 1228 - 373 = 855 (E) · 939 - 358 = 581 (W) · 808 - 238 = 570 (S) · 676 - 93 = 583 (D) · 423 - 146 = 277 (B) · 625 - 338 = 287 (C) · 623 - 301 = 322 (O) · 908 - 142 = 766 (F) · 925 - 194 = 731 (L)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 12) → Phil48 ÷ 6 = 8 · 42 ÷ 7 = 6 · 24 ÷ 8 = 3 · 84 ÷ 12 = 7 · 120 ÷ 12 = 10 · 9 ÷ 9 = 1 · 11 ÷ 1 = 11 · 36 ÷ 9 = 4 · 14 ÷ 7 = 2 · 18 ÷ 2 = 9 · 55 ÷ 11 = 5
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 3 math
- Math topics
- Rounding, Word problems, Addition, Subtraction, Division
- Reading level
- grades 3-4
- Theme
- The Case of the Missing Golden Cleat — set in Champions Arena
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects