Grade 4Reading: grades 3-4MultiplicationMulti-step word problemsWord problemsRoundingDivision
The Jungle Map Caper
The Sacred Emerald Map is missing! It was locked inside the golden temple chest. The sneaky Ruins Raider snatched it right before our camp woke up. Use your math skills to track down the raider before they find the hidden treasure city first!
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 | Jungle Tool | Survival Badge | Flashlight Grip | Head Gear | Fear Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Cody | Grappling Hook | Star Gazing Badge | Right Handed Grip | Pith Helmet | Fear of Mud |
| Gecko Gabe | Machete Tool | First Aid Badge | Right Handed Grip | Safari Cap | Fear of Heights |
| Daring Danny | Climbing Rope | Campfire Badge | Right Handed Grip | Camo Bandana | Fear of Heights |
| Ranger Riley | Pocket Compass | First Aid Badge | Right Handed Grip | Pith Helmet | Fear of Bugs |
| Safari Sally | Binoculars | Knot Tying Badge | Right Handed Grip | Pith Helmet | Fear of Heights |
| Acorn Abby | Pocket Compass | Star Gazing Badge | Left Handed Grip | Pith Helmet | Fear of Bugs |
| Forest Felix | Pocket Compass | Map Reading Badge | Left Handed Grip | Safari Cap | Fear of Bugs |
| Scout Sam | Binoculars | First Aid Badge | Right Handed Grip | Camo Bandana | Fear of Heights |
| Boulder Ben | Pocket Compass | Star Gazing Badge | Right Handed Grip | Pith Helmet | Fear of Bugs |
| River Roger | Grappling Hook | Campfire Badge | Right Handed Grip | Camo Bandana | Fear of Bugs |
| Canyon Cara | Climbing Rope | First Aid Badge | Left Handed Grip | Pith Helmet | Fear of Bugs |
| Pathfinder Penny | Pocket Compass | Campfire Badge | Left Handed Grip | Pith Helmet | Fear of Bugs |
| Trekker Tess | Binoculars | Campfire Badge | Left Handed Grip | Pith Helmet | Fear of Mud |
| Hiker Henry | Pocket Compass | Campfire Badge | Right Handed Grip | Pith Helmet | Fear of Heights |
| Tracker Tom | Machete Tool | Star Gazing Badge | Left Handed Grip | Camo Bandana | Fear of Mud |
| Wilderness Wyatt | Grappling Hook | Knot Tying Badge | Right Handed Grip | Safari Cap | Fear of Heights |
| Jungle Julia | Grappling Hook | Knot Tying Badge | Left Handed Grip | Pith Helmet | Fear of Bugs |
| Valley Valerie | Machete Tool | Campfire Badge | Right Handed Grip | Safari Cap | Fear of Heights |
| Adventure Alex | Grappling Hook | First Aid Badge | Left Handed Grip | Camo Bandana | Fear of Mud |
| Mapmaker Mia | Pocket Compass | Knot Tying Badge | Left Handed Grip | Pith Helmet | Fear of Heights |
| Fern Fiona | Machete Tool | Star Gazing Badge | Left Handed Grip | Pith Helmet | Fear of Bugs |
Clue 1
Multiplication facts (1-12)
To pack our expedition bags, we need to count our water bottles. They are packed in boxes with equal rows. Help us multiply to find the total so we can search the first camp.
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
40
64
3
18
42
35
7
3
18
64
42
44
120
28
66
120
28
T
40
T
40
25
35
120
132
36
42
7
132
3
5 × 8 =T
5 × 5 =Y
3 × 1 =E
12 × 11 =G
7 × 1 =D
2 × 9 =R
4 × 7 =O
7 × 5 =I
8 × 8 =H
7 × 6 =A
9 × 4 =B
11 × 6 =K
11 × 4 =S
12 × 10 =N
0/14 letters found
Clue 2
Multi-step word problems
We found some dropped gear along the river bank. First, we need to add up all the snacks we started with, and then subtract the ones we lost. Complete these steps to inspect the wet footprints.
Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Awitnesssawthevillainwas .
L
83
56
40
11
44
82
39
D
56
D
G
R
I
P
Lead Explorer earned 8 compass in each of 6 rounds, plus 48 bonus compass. Then 13 compass were lost. How many compass are left?L
There were 102 flashlight in all. 2 Adventure Squad used 40 flashlight each. The other 2 Adventure Squad shared the rest equally. How many flashlight did each of the other Adventure Squad get?T
Lead Explorer earned 4 canteen in each of 4 rounds, plus 31 bonus canteen. Then 3 canteen were lost. How many canteen are left?H
There were 123 flashlight in all. 1 Adventure Squad used 11 flashlight each. The other 2 Adventure Squad shared the rest equally. How many flashlight did each of the other Adventure Squad get?E
There were 155 backpack in all. 1 Adventure Squad used 35 backpack each. The other 3 Adventure Squad shared the rest equally. How many backpack did each of the other Adventure Squad get?F
There were 831 flashlight in all. 11 flashlight were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 10 Adventure Squad. How many flashlight did each get?A
There were 259 backpack in all. 25 backpack were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 6 Adventure Squad. How many backpack did each get?N
0/7 letters found
Clue 3
Word problems
A friendly monkey blocked our path and wanted some of our bananas. Solve this word problem about sharing snacks with the jungle animals to get past the bridge.
Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Someonescaredthevillainoffwith .
F
38
26
39
68
18
F
38
35
7
G
S
There were 57 banana. 19 were used up. How many banana are left?F
There were 46 compass. 28 were used up. How many compass are left?O
Lead Explorer found 12 compass yesterday and 23 more today. How many compass in all?B
There were 40 compass. 14 were used up. How many compass are left?E
Lead Explorer found 3 banana yesterday and 4 more today. How many banana in all?U
There were 57 flashlight. 18 were used up. How many flashlight are left?A
There were 98 canteen. 30 were used up. How many canteen are left?R
0/7 letters found
Clue 4
Rounding
We found a broken GPS device in the bushes. Its screen is cracked, so it only shows our altitude rounded to the nearest ten feet. Round these numbers to unlock the device.
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
5000
300
1100
50
90
2900
70
1100
50
70
50
370
430
430
1100
70
90
200
T
5000
50
90
20
430
2900
T
5000
300
300
1100
7000
1700
1100
T
5000
200
T
5000
50
90
430
Round 4,972 to the nearest thousandT
Round 54 to the nearest tenR
Round 88 to the nearest tenA
Round 367 to the nearest tenO
Round 242 to the nearest hundredS
Round 297 to the nearest hundredH
Round 22 to the nearest tenW
Round 72 to the nearest tenD
Round 1,100 to the nearest hundredE
Round 6,550 to the nearest thousandL
Round 432 to the nearest tenP
Round 2,932 to the nearest hundredI
Round 1,679 to the nearest hundredM
0/13 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
We need to split our team into equal search groups to explore the dark cave safely. Divide the rangers evenly so we can check the cave wall for 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
80 ÷ 10 = ?
12 ÷ 2 = ?
63 ÷ 9 = ?
55 ÷ 11 = ?
3 ÷ 3 = ?
3 ÷ 1 = ?
11 ÷ 1 = ?
9 ÷ 1 = ?
48 ÷ 12 = ?
60 ÷ 5 = ?
24 ÷ 12 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain cuts through the thick vines using a machete tool, then ties a quick rescue knot.
2.The villain checks the trail direction using a pocket compass, then studies the ancient landmarks.
3.The villain swings across the river using a grappling hook, then bandages a scraped knee.
4.The villain checks the trail direction using a pocket compass, then ties a quick rescue knot.
5.The villain spots the hidden path using binoculars, then ties a quick rescue knot.
6.The villain checks the trail direction using a pocket compass, then points out the north star.
7.The villain checks the trail direction using a pocket compass, then lights a small campfire.
8.The villain cuts through the thick vines using a machete tool, then points out the north star.
9.The villain swings across the river using a grappling hook, then points out the north star.
10.The villain scales the steep stone wall using a climbing rope, then bandages a scraped knee.
11.The villain cuts through the thick vines using a machete tool, then bandages a scraped knee.
12.The villain checks the trail direction using a pocket compass, then bandages a scraped knee.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Jungle Map Caper
Culprit: Canyon Cara (Climbing Rope · First Aid Badge · Left Handed Grip · Pith Helmet · Fear of Bugs)
- Clue 1 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THE RAIDER HAS NO KNOT TYING BADGE"5 × 8 = 40 (T) · 5 × 5 = 25 (Y) · 3 × 1 = 3 (E) · 12 × 11 = 132 (G) · 7 × 1 = 7 (D) · 2 × 9 = 18 (R) · 4 × 7 = 28 (O) · 7 × 5 = 35 (I) · 8 × 8 = 64 (H) · 7 × 6 = 42 (A) · 9 × 4 = 36 (B) · 11 × 6 = 66 (K) · 11 × 4 = 44 (S) · 12 × 10 = 120 (N)
- Clue 2 (Multi-step word problems): "LEFT HANDED GRIP"Lead Explorer earned 8 compass in each of 6 rounds, plus 48 bonus compass. Then 13 compass were lost. How many compass are left? = 83 (L) · There were 102 flashlight in all. 2 Adventure Squad used 40 flashlight each. The other 2 Adventure Squad shared the rest equally. How many flashlight did each of the other Adventure Squad get? = 11 (T) · Lead Explorer earned 4 canteen in each of 4 rounds, plus 31 bonus canteen. Then 3 canteen were lost. How many canteen are left? = 44 (H) · There were 123 flashlight in all. 1 Adventure Squad used 11 flashlight each. The other 2 Adventure Squad shared the rest equally. How many flashlight did each of the other Adventure Squad get? = 56 (E) · There were 155 backpack in all. 1 Adventure Squad used 35 backpack each. The other 3 Adventure Squad shared the rest equally. How many backpack did each of the other Adventure Squad get? = 40 (F) · There were 831 flashlight in all. 11 flashlight were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 10 Adventure Squad. How many flashlight did each get? = 82 (A) · There were 259 backpack in all. 25 backpack were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 6 Adventure Squad. How many backpack did each get? = 39 (N)
- Clue 3 (Word problems): "FEAR OF BUGS"There were 57 banana. 19 were used up. How many banana are left? = 38 (F) · There were 46 compass. 28 were used up. How many compass are left? = 18 (O) · Lead Explorer found 12 compass yesterday and 23 more today. How many compass in all? = 35 (B) · There were 40 compass. 14 were used up. How many compass are left? = 26 (E) · Lead Explorer found 3 banana yesterday and 4 more today. How many banana in all? = 7 (U) · There were 57 flashlight. 18 were used up. How many flashlight are left? = 39 (A) · There were 98 canteen. 30 were used up. How many canteen are left? = 68 (R)
- Clue 4 (Rounding): "THE RAIDER DROPPED A STRAW PITH HELMET STRAP"Round 4,972 to the nearest thousand = 5000 (T) · Round 54 to the nearest ten = 50 (R) · Round 88 to the nearest ten = 90 (A) · Round 367 to the nearest ten = 370 (O) · Round 242 to the nearest hundred = 200 (S) · Round 297 to the nearest hundred = 300 (H) · Round 22 to the nearest ten = 20 (W) · Round 72 to the nearest ten = 70 (D) · Round 1,100 to the nearest hundred = 1100 (E) · Round 6,550 to the nearest thousand = 7000 (L) · Round 432 to the nearest ten = 430 (P) · Round 2,932 to the nearest hundred = 2900 (I) · Round 1,679 to the nearest hundred = 1700 (M)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 10) → Canyon Cara80 ÷ 10 = 8 · 12 ÷ 2 = 6 · 63 ÷ 9 = 7 · 55 ÷ 11 = 5 · 3 ÷ 3 = 1 · 3 ÷ 1 = 3 · 11 ÷ 1 = 11 · 9 ÷ 1 = 9 · 48 ÷ 12 = 4 · 60 ÷ 5 = 12 · 24 ÷ 12 = 2
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 4 math
- Math topics
- Multiplication, Multi-step word problems, Word problems, Rounding, Division
- Reading level
- grades 3-4
- Theme
- The Jungle Map Caper — set in Deep in the Whispering Jungle, inside the ancient Monkey Temple
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects