⚽ SoccerGrade 5Reading: grades 5-6Fractions of a numberOrder of operationsMultiplicationRoundingDivision
The Cup City Trophy Heist
The golden championship trophy has vanished from the display case just hours before the big game! The team manager discovered a messy locker room and a trail of soccer cleats leading out to the pitch. We must analyze the clues left behind to catch 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 Kick | Lucky Gear | Dominant Foot | Headband Color | Pitch Hazard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alisson Becker | Power Volley | Red Wristband | Right Footed | Orange Headband | Muddy Grass |
| Antoine Griezmann | Knuckleball | Neon Gloves | Right Footed | Blue Headband | Muddy Grass |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Bicycle Kick | Stripes Socks | Left Footed | Orange Headband | Muddy Grass |
| Phil Foden | Knuckleball | Star Shinguards | Right Footed | Orange Headband | Windy Air |
| Rodri | Header Blast | Neon Gloves | Left Footed | Orange Headband | Wet Turf |
| Harry Kane | Power Volley | Red Wristband | Right Footed | Green Headband | Windy Air |
| Erling Haaland | Header Blast | Red Wristband | Left Footed | Orange Headband | Wet Turf |
| Robert Lewandowski | Knuckleball | Golden Cleats | Left Footed | Blue Headband | Wet Turf |
| Enzo Fernandez | Header Blast | Neon Gloves | Right Footed | Orange Headband | Muddy Grass |
| Kevin De Bruyne | Power Volley | Star Shinguards | Right Footed | Blue Headband | Muddy Grass |
| Luka Modric | Curving Corner | Red Wristband | Left Footed | Orange Headband | Windy Air |
| Bruno Fernandes | Curving Corner | Red Wristband | Left Footed | Orange Headband | Muddy Grass |
| Lionel Messi | Knuckleball | Stripes Socks | Right Footed | Blue Headband | Muddy Grass |
| Son Heung Min | Header Blast | Neon Gloves | Left Footed | Orange Headband | Windy Air |
| Luis Diaz | Knuckleball | Stripes Socks | Right Footed | Orange Headband | Muddy Grass |
| Bukayo Saka | Curving Corner | Neon Gloves | Right Footed | Orange Headband | Windy Air |
| Declan Rice | Power Volley | Star Shinguards | Left Footed | Green Headband | Windy Air |
| Kylian Mbappe | Knuckleball | Golden Cleats | Right Footed | Orange Headband | Muddy Grass |
| Jack Grealish | Curving Corner | Golden Cleats | Left Footed | Blue Headband | Wet Turf |
| Virgil van Dijk | Bicycle Kick | Golden Cleats | Left Footed | Blue Headband | Windy Air |
| Neymar Jr | Power Volley | Golden Cleats | Right Footed | Orange Headband | Muddy Grass |
Clue 1
Fractions of a number
The coach needs to count the players on the field. Only a small fraction of the twenty-four players are defenders.
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
5
4
28
36
29
10
10
12
29
26
16
24
28
9
26
24
T
5
14
28
12
35
12
35
28
16
14
35
29
9
T
5
32
12
26
16
5/8 of 8 =T
5/8 of 16 =L
2/6 of 78 =N
2/10 of 60 =A
5/6 of 42 =R
1/2 of 58 =I
3/6 of 8 =H
4/6 of 42 =E
1/6 of 54 =S
1/6 of 96 =D
2/8 of 128 =B
4/6 of 36 =O
2/8 of 144 =V
1/4 of 56 =W
0/14 letters found
Clue 2
Order of operations
To bypass the stadium gate lock, we must calculate the scoreboard code using the strict rules of operations.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
R
71
66
12
20
25
36
28
28
25
22
R
71
66
55
25
36
28
52
55
70
59
25
25
20
8
22
8
55
59
31
25
11
54
22
28
25
53 + 6 × 3 =R
36 + 3 × 6 =S
21 + 5 × 3 =F
10 + 7 × 3 =L
10 × 8 - 28 =U
4 + 2 × 2 =E
7 × 12 - 18 =I
16 + 3 × 4 =O
9 × 4 - 14 =P
8 + 3 × 4 =H
5 + 2 × 3 =Y
7 × 12 - 14 =D
8 × 9 - 13 =A
15 + 5 × 2 =T
2 × 12 - 12 =G
31 + 4 × 6 =N
0/16 letters found
Clue 3
Multiplication facts (1-12)
The groundskeeper is checking the training gear. There are several equal rows of brand new soccer balls stacked together.
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
24
11
56
22
132
4
7
72
72
56
50
77
30
T
24
11
56
63
35
50
50
22
36
15
32
132
132
2 × 12 =T
11 × 1 =H
5 × 10 =D
7 × 1 =I
7 × 11 =O
4 × 8 =A
11 × 2 =Y
5 × 7 =U
6 × 6 =G
8 × 9 =P
7 × 8 =E
3 × 10 =N
5 × 3 =R
11 × 12 =S
2 × 2 =L
7 × 9 =M
0/16 letters found
Clue 4
Rounding
The practice radar screen is slightly broken. It can only display the ball speed rounded to the nearest ten.
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
370
3700
2300
A
370
90
130
170
9000
170
A
370
2000
3000
A
370
90
2000
290
A
370
110
110
430
3700
1100
1100
170
2000
700
90
1100
9000
170
90
170
1100
Round 367 to the nearest tenA
Round 672 to the nearest hundredI
Round 2,112 to the nearest thousandD
Round 91 to the nearest tenN
Round 432 to the nearest tenP
Round 9,003 to the nearest thousandH
Round 2,289 to the nearest hundredR
Round 3,693 to the nearest hundredO
Round 1,106 to the nearest hundredT
Round 106 to the nearest tenS
Round 294 to the nearest tenW
Round 2,667 to the nearest thousandB
Round 132 to the nearest tenG
Round 170 to the nearest tenE
0/14 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
We need to divide the practice cones equally among all the drill stations so every group gets a fair share.
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
90 ÷ 10 = ?
15 ÷ 5 = ?
35 ÷ 7 = ?
6 ÷ 1 = ?
16 ÷ 8 = ?
14 ÷ 2 = ?
80 ÷ 8 = ?
9 ÷ 9 = ?
120 ÷ 10 = ?
110 ÷ 10 = ?
64 ÷ 8 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain does a bicycle kick to distract the goalie, then drops neon glove fibers on the trophy stand.
2.The villain curves a corner kick over the stadium wall, then snags striped socks on the chainlink fence.
3.The villain blasts a knuckleball through the locked gate, then leaves golden cleat tracks in the corridor.
4.The villain scores a header blast into the locker room window, then drops neon glove fibers on the trophy stand.
5.The villain blasts a knuckleball through the locked gate, then snags striped socks on the chainlink fence.
6.The villain fires a power volley to break the lock, then loses a red wristband near the concession stand.
7.The villain does a bicycle kick to distract the goalie, then leaves golden cleat tracks in the corridor.
8.The villain blasts a knuckleball through the locked gate, then loses a red wristband near the concession stand.
9.The villain fires a power volley to break the lock, then leaves golden cleat tracks in the corridor.
10.The villain blasts a knuckleball through the locked gate, then scratches the floor with star shinguards.
11.The villain scores a header blast into the locker room window, then loses a red wristband near the concession stand.
12.The villain curves a corner kick over the stadium wall, then leaves golden cleat tracks in the corridor.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Cup City Trophy Heist
Culprit: Enzo Fernandez (Header Blast · Neon Gloves · Right Footed · Orange Headband · Muddy Grass)
- Clue 1 (Fractions of a number): "THE VILLAIN DOES NOT WEAR A RED WRISTBAND"5/8 of 8 = 5 (T) · 5/8 of 16 = 10 (L) · 2/6 of 78 = 26 (N) · 2/10 of 60 = 12 (A) · 5/6 of 42 = 35 (R) · 1/2 of 58 = 29 (I) · 3/6 of 8 = 4 (H) · 4/6 of 42 = 28 (E) · 1/6 of 54 = 9 (S) · 1/6 of 96 = 16 (D) · 2/8 of 128 = 32 (B) · 4/6 of 36 = 24 (O) · 2/8 of 144 = 36 (V) · 1/4 of 56 = 14 (W)
- Clue 2 (Order of operations): "RIGHT FOOT PRINT FOUND AT THE PENALTY SPOT"53 + 6 × 3 = 71 (R) · 36 + 3 × 6 = 54 (S) · 21 + 5 × 3 = 36 (F) · 10 + 7 × 3 = 31 (L) · 10 × 8 - 28 = 52 (U) · 4 + 2 × 2 = 8 (E) · 7 × 12 - 18 = 66 (I) · 16 + 3 × 4 = 28 (O) · 9 × 4 - 14 = 22 (P) · 8 + 3 × 4 = 20 (H) · 5 + 2 × 3 = 11 (Y) · 7 × 12 - 14 = 70 (D) · 8 × 9 - 13 = 59 (A) · 15 + 5 × 2 = 25 (T) · 2 × 12 - 12 = 12 (G) · 31 + 4 × 6 = 55 (N)
- Clue 3 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THEY SLIPPED ON THE MUDDY GRASS"2 × 12 = 24 (T) · 11 × 1 = 11 (H) · 5 × 10 = 50 (D) · 7 × 1 = 7 (I) · 7 × 11 = 77 (O) · 4 × 8 = 32 (A) · 11 × 2 = 22 (Y) · 5 × 7 = 35 (U) · 6 × 6 = 36 (G) · 8 × 9 = 72 (P) · 7 × 8 = 56 (E) · 3 × 10 = 30 (N) · 5 × 3 = 15 (R) · 11 × 12 = 132 (S) · 2 × 2 = 4 (L) · 7 × 9 = 63 (M)
- Clue 4 (Rounding): "A ORANGE HEADBAND WAS SPOTTED IN THE NET"Round 367 to the nearest ten = 370 (A) · Round 672 to the nearest hundred = 700 (I) · Round 2,112 to the nearest thousand = 2000 (D) · Round 91 to the nearest ten = 90 (N) · Round 432 to the nearest ten = 430 (P) · Round 9,003 to the nearest thousand = 9000 (H) · Round 2,289 to the nearest hundred = 2300 (R) · Round 3,693 to the nearest hundred = 3700 (O) · Round 1,106 to the nearest hundred = 1100 (T) · Round 106 to the nearest ten = 110 (S) · Round 294 to the nearest ten = 290 (W) · Round 2,667 to the nearest thousand = 3000 (B) · Round 132 to the nearest ten = 130 (G) · Round 170 to the nearest ten = 170 (E)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 4) → Enzo Fernandez90 ÷ 10 = 9 · 15 ÷ 5 = 3 · 35 ÷ 7 = 5 · 6 ÷ 1 = 6 · 16 ÷ 8 = 2 · 14 ÷ 2 = 7 · 80 ÷ 8 = 10 · 9 ÷ 9 = 1 · 120 ÷ 10 = 12 · 110 ÷ 10 = 11 · 64 ÷ 8 = 8
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 5 math
- Math topics
- Fractions of a number, Order of operations, Multiplication, Rounding, Division
- Reading level
- grades 5-6
- Theme
- The Cup City Trophy Heist — set in the Grand Stadium of Cup City
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects