The Forest Cup Caper
The great Forest Cup Final is tonight, but someone has stolen the Golden Acorn Trophy right from the goalie's nest! Track the culprit across the soccer pitches before the whistle blows.
Possible suspects
Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.
| Name | Signature Strike | Clan Trick | Dominant Paw | Pelt Pattern | Silly Distraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinderpelt | Thunder Kick | Mud Slip Slide | Left Pawed | Ginger Fur | Shiny Laser |
| Brambleclaw | Fire Streak | Mud Slip Slide | Right Pawed | Tabby Stripes | Water Splash |
| Cloudtail | Bramble Tackle | Oak Shield Block | Right Pawed | Black Pelt | Shiny Laser |
| Brokenstar | Bramble Tackle | Mud Slip Slide | Right Pawed | Black Pelt | Water Splash |
| Jayfeather | Fire Streak | Silver Pelt Spin | Right Pawed | Tabby Stripes | Water Splash |
| Brightheart | River Glide | Oak Shield Block | Right Pawed | Tabby Stripes | Water Splash |
| Leafpool | Shadow Leap | Mud Slip Slide | Right Pawed | Ginger Fur | Shiny Laser |
| Crookedstar | Bramble Tackle | Star Clan Glow | Right Pawed | Tabby Stripes | Catnip Toy |
| Squirrelflight | Thunder Kick | Oak Shield Block | Right Pawed | Ginger Fur | Catnip Toy |
| Hawkfrost | Shadow Leap | Oak Shield Block | Right Pawed | Black Pelt | Shiny Laser |
| Blackstar | Thunder Kick | Feather Pass | Right Pawed | Ginger Fur | Shiny Laser |
| Graystripe | Shadow Leap | Star Clan Glow | Right Pawed | Black Pelt | Water Splash |
| Dustpelt | Bramble Tackle | Feather Pass | Right Pawed | Black Pelt | Water Splash |
| Dovewing | Shadow Leap | Oak Shield Block | Right Pawed | Black Pelt | Catnip Toy |
| Spottedleaf | Shadow Leap | Oak Shield Block | Right Pawed | Black Pelt | Water Splash |
| Lionblaze | River Glide | Silver Pelt Spin | Left Pawed | Black Pelt | Catnip Toy |
| Hollyleaf | Bramble Tackle | Star Clan Glow | Right Pawed | Black Pelt | Water Splash |
| Yellowfang | Thunder Kick | Feather Pass | Left Pawed | Tabby Stripes | Water Splash |
| Sandstorm | Shadow Leap | Silver Pelt Spin | Left Pawed | Tabby Stripes | Catnip Toy |
| Ivypool | Fire Streak | Silver Pelt Spin | Left Pawed | Tabby Stripes | Catnip Toy |
| Firestar | Fire Streak | Silver Pelt Spin | Left Pawed | Black Pelt | Water Splash |
Place value
You find a locked kit bag left behind by the thief. The lock needs a code. You have to figure out which digit is in the tens place to pop the latch and find a note inside!
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Addition
To track the thief across the swampy pitch, you count the muddy paw prints. You add up the prints near the corner flags and the goalie box. The total sum leads you to a fresh 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.
Multiplication facts (1-12)
The Clan cats have set up training grids of soccer cones on the grass. Multiplying the rows of cones gives you the total number and reveals a paper slipped under the final cone!
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Rounding
You check the referee speed tracker. It only shows rounded numbers for running speeds. Rounding the suspect speed to the nearest ten reveals which trail they took!
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
The kit assistants need to share the training bibs equally among the teams. Dividing the total bibs by the players tells you how many each cat gets, clearing the field so you spot the last 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!
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Forest Cup Caper
- Clue 1 (Place value): "VILLAIN DOES NOT HAVE FEATHER PASS"What is the value of the 4 in 1,145? = 40 (V) · What is the value of the 8 in 809? = 800 (F) · What is the value of the 9 in 89,040? = 9000 (L) · What is the value of the 2 in 92,738? = 2000 (T) · What is the value of the 8 in 98,539? = 8000 (D) · What is the value of the 7 in 8,721? = 700 (H) · What is the value of the 7 in 67,322? = 7000 (O) · What is the value of the 1 in 1,869? = 1000 (P) · What is the value of the 3 in 318? = 300 (S) · What is the value of the 6 in 4,649? = 600 (A) · What is the value of the 7 in 1,079? = 70 (E) · What is the value of the 3 in 7,239? = 30 (N) · What is the value of the 5 in 953? = 50 (I) · What is the value of the 3 in 23,070? = 3000 (R)
- Clue 2 (Addition): "THE VILLAIN IS RIGHT PAWED"3041 + 2153 = 5194 (T) · 1543 + 3025 = 4568 (I) · 1612 + 2505 = 4117 (S) · 4304 + 5168 = 9472 (W) · 4546 + 3700 = 8246 (G) · 2768 + 4307 = 7075 (D) · 4469 + 4326 = 8795 (L) · 3886 + 3988 = 7874 (H) · 5804 + 3328 = 9132 (R) · 3156 + 2399 = 5555 (V) · 3609 + 3826 = 7435 (E) · 2605 + 2911 = 5516 (A) · 1771 + 1386 = 3157 (N) · 976 + 1926 = 2902 (P)
- Clue 3 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THEY RUN FROM A WATER SPLASH"3 × 4 = 12 (T) · 7 × 5 = 35 (Y) · 5 × 11 = 55 (E) · 9 × 10 = 90 (P) · 11 × 10 = 110 (O) · 4 × 10 = 40 (S) · 8 × 10 = 80 (W) · 4 × 8 = 32 (H) · 7 × 1 = 7 (N) · 3 × 11 = 33 (A) · 2 × 7 = 14 (U) · 9 × 1 = 9 (M) · 1 × 11 = 11 (F) · 2 × 3 = 6 (R) · 4 × 4 = 16 (L)
- Clue 4 (Rounding): "CLAW SNAGGED BLACK PELT"Round 4,944 to the nearest thousand = 5000 (C) · Round 286 to the nearest ten = 290 (A) · Round 3,692 to the nearest hundred = 3700 (P) · Round 2,310 to the nearest hundred = 2300 (L) · Round 9,121 to the nearest thousand = 9000 (T) · Round 285 to the nearest hundred = 300 (G) · Round 426 to the nearest ten = 430 (B) · Round 17 to the nearest ten = 20 (D) · Round 369 to the nearest ten = 370 (S) · Round 4,328 to the nearest hundred = 4300 (E) · Round 52 to the nearest ten = 50 (K) · Round 2,743 to the nearest thousand = 3000 (N) · Round 2,060 to the nearest thousand = 2000 (W)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 11) → Spottedleaf10 ÷ 10 = 1 · 24 ÷ 8 = 3 · 120 ÷ 10 = 12 · 40 ÷ 5 = 8 · 8 ÷ 2 = 4 · 99 ÷ 11 = 9 · 20 ÷ 4 = 5 · 14 ÷ 2 = 7 · 60 ÷ 10 = 6 · 16 ÷ 8 = 2 · 120 ÷ 12 = 10
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 4 math
- Math topics
- Place value, Addition, Multiplication, Rounding, Division
- Reading level
- grades 3-4
- Theme
- The Forest Cup Caper — set in the grassy Thunder-Pitch in the deep woods
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects