Grade 5Reading: grades 5-6RoundingFractions of a numberOrder of operationsMultiplicationDivision
The Temple of the Coco Tribe
The legendary Golden Idol has been stolen right off its stone pedestal! The Lead Archaeologist needs your puzzle-solving skills to track down the thief before they escape on the midnight supply boat.
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 gear | backup tool | dominant hand | hair color | phobia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indy Jones | Decoder Ring | Multi-Tool | left-handed writer | Dusty Brown | Fear of Bats |
| Ben Gates | Laser Flashlight | Fossil Brush | right-handed writer | Jungle Red | Fear of Spiders |
| Skyler Summit | Laser Flashlight | Parachute Pack | right-handed writer | Dusty Brown | Fear of Spiders |
| Mindy Mapes | Decoder Ring | Multi-Tool | right-handed writer | Jungle Red | Fear of Spiders |
| Marco Polo | Decoder Ring | Parachute Pack | right-handed writer | Explorer Blonde | Fear of Spiders |
| Rick Oconnell | Sonic Compass | Map Scanner | right-handed writer | Explorer Blonde | Fear of Snakes |
| Zoe Carter | Decoder Ring | Multi-Tool | left-handed writer | Explorer Blonde | Fear of Spiders |
| Nathan Drake | Grappling Hook | Fossil Brush | left-handed writer | Jungle Red | Fear of Bats |
| Amelia Earhart | Laser Flashlight | Multi-Tool | right-handed writer | Jungle Red | Fear of Snakes |
| Alan Grant | Laser Flashlight | Parachute Pack | left-handed writer | Dusty Brown | Fear of Bats |
| Finn Flint | Sonic Compass | Multi-Tool | right-handed writer | Jungle Red | Fear of Snakes |
| Jack Hunter | Grappling Hook | Parachute Pack | left-handed writer | Jungle Red | Fear of Snakes |
| Chase Canyon | Decoder Ring | Map Scanner | right-handed writer | Explorer Blonde | Fear of Snakes |
| Buck Wild | Grappling Hook | Parachute Pack | right-handed writer | Jungle Red | Fear of Spiders |
| Sacagawea | Decoder Ring | Parachute Pack | right-handed writer | Jungle Red | Fear of Bats |
| Evelyn Carnahan | Decoder Ring | Pocket Drone | left-handed writer | Explorer Blonde | Fear of Snakes |
| Lara Croft | Climbing Boots | Map Scanner | left-handed writer | Dusty Brown | Fear of Spiders |
| Clara Oswald | Decoder Ring | Fossil Brush | right-handed writer | Jungle Red | Fear of Spiders |
| Ellie Sattler | Grappling Hook | Parachute Pack | left-handed writer | Jungle Red | Fear of Spiders |
| Sam Shore | Sonic Compass | Pocket Drone | right-handed writer | Jungle Red | Fear of Spiders |
| Rusty Stone | Grappling Hook | Multi-Tool | right-handed writer | Jungle Red | Fear of Bats |
Clue 1
Rounding
To map out the thief's escape path, we boot up the temple's old radar screen. The dusty monitor can only show distances 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.
T
1300
900
370
230
90
370
130
2300
7000
T
1300
900
300
370
1100
2900
1700
370
230
90
1700
T
1300
110
230
370
130
30
1700
430
2300
370
T
1300
2900
50
1700
90
370
Round 1,344 to the nearest hundredT
Round 29 to the nearest tenP
Round 134 to the nearest tenA
Round 48 to the nearest tenR
Round 1,116 to the nearest hundredF
Round 374 to the nearest tenE
Round 2,857 to the nearest hundredD
Round 938 to the nearest hundredH
Round 110 to the nearest tenU
Round 2,341 to the nearest hundredK
Round 327 to the nearest hundredI
Round 234 to the nearest tenS
Round 91 to the nearest tenN
Round 434 to the nearest tenC
Round 1,729 to the nearest hundredO
Round 7,252 to the nearest thousandY
0/16 letters found
Clue 2
Fractions of a number
We find a torn canvas pack on the jungle trail with spilled supplies. Let's calculate the fraction of gear left behind to see how heavy their load was.
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
11
25
3
39
10
24
36
15
37
18
30
3
37
T
11
25
3
4
15
15
4
32
25
T
11
25
36
23
37
28
10
15
30
36
31
38
35
3
30
2/4 of 22 =T
1/3 of 69 =N
2/10 of 20 =I
3/5 of 30 =U
2/4 of 56 =F
2/10 of 50 =O
1/5 of 185 =D
8/10 of 30 =W
6/10 of 50 =S
6/10 of 60 =A
1/5 of 75 =R
3/10 of 130 =C
1/2 of 6 =E
1/3 of 105 =L
1/8 of 200 =H
4/8 of 76 =P
4/8 of 62 =M
2/8 of 128 =G
0/18 letters found
Clue 3
Order of operations
To unlock the sealed stone vault door, we must press the tiles in the exact mathematical order of operations carved on the wall.
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
38
7
15
T
38
74
32
49
15
T
38
32
74
46
74
17
74
60
63
32
65
23
74
T
38
29
46
60
70
19
29
78
15
32
5 × 10 - 12 =T
4 × 12 - 2 =N
5 × 9 - 22 =M
11 × 2 - 3 =P
11 × 2 - 5 =W
10 × 3 - 1 =I
9 × 6 - 22 =R
12 × 8 - 26 =S
43 + 3 × 2 =G
6 + 8 × 9 =D
9 × 11 - 25 =A
4 × 2 - 1 =H
6 × 11 - 1 =O
47 + 8 × 2 =F
32 + 4 × 7 =Y
5 × 7 - 20 =E
0/16 letters found
Clue 4
Multiplication facts (1-12)
Our team discovers rows of identical ancient carvings along the hallway. By multiplying the rows and columns, we can safely bypass the floor traps.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
J
27
81
64
55
20
6
90
6
36
33
80
35
90
14
80
18
5
64
49
33
6
18
49
5
64
6
49
80
121
20
6
49
3 × 9 =J
5 × 1 =O
9 × 10 =R
8 × 8 =N
7 × 7 =T
9 × 4 =D
5 × 11 =G
8 × 10 =A
11 × 11 =B
7 × 2 =W
3 × 11 =H
9 × 9 =U
10 × 2 =L
2 × 3 =E
9 × 2 =S
5 × 7 =I
0/16 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
We need to divide our fresh drinking water canisters equally among the team's hiking packs so nobody gets too tired on the chase.
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
27 ÷ 3 = ?
7 ÷ 7 = ?
24 ÷ 3 = ?
12 ÷ 6 = ?
100 ÷ 10 = ?
8 ÷ 2 = ?
50 ÷ 10 = ?
18 ÷ 3 = ?
42 ÷ 6 = ?
33 ÷ 3 = ?
120 ÷ 10 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain lit up the dark cavern with a beam, then brushed the heavy dirt off a secret trapdoor.
2.The villain scaled the slippery limestone wall, then launched a tiny flying camera overhead.
3.The villain swung across the deep temple canyon, then deployed the emergency chute down the cliff.
4.The villain scaled the slippery limestone wall, then checked the glowing digital island map.
5.The villain swung across the deep temple canyon, then brushed the heavy dirt off a secret trapdoor.
6.The villain decoded the hidden stone door panels, then checked the glowing digital island map.
7.The villain scaled the slippery limestone wall, then tightened the loose bolts on their harness.
8.The villain decoded the hidden stone door panels, then brushed the heavy dirt off a secret trapdoor.
9.The villain decoded the hidden stone door panels, then tightened the loose bolts on their harness.
10.The villain lit up the dark cavern with a beam, then tightened the loose bolts on their harness.
11.The villain lit up the dark cavern with a beam, then deployed the emergency chute down the cliff.
12.The villain followed the high-frequency sonic signal, then launched a tiny flying camera overhead.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Temple of the Coco Tribe
Culprit: Buck Wild (Grappling Hook · Parachute Pack · right-handed writer · Jungle Red · Fear of Spiders)
- Clue 1 (Rounding): "THE SNEAKY THIEF DOES NOT USE A POCKET DRONE"Round 1,344 to the nearest hundred = 1300 (T) · Round 29 to the nearest ten = 30 (P) · Round 134 to the nearest ten = 130 (A) · Round 48 to the nearest ten = 50 (R) · Round 1,116 to the nearest hundred = 1100 (F) · Round 374 to the nearest ten = 370 (E) · Round 2,857 to the nearest hundred = 2900 (D) · Round 938 to the nearest hundred = 900 (H) · Round 110 to the nearest ten = 110 (U) · Round 2,341 to the nearest hundred = 2300 (K) · Round 327 to the nearest hundred = 300 (I) · Round 234 to the nearest ten = 230 (S) · Round 91 to the nearest ten = 90 (N) · Round 434 to the nearest ten = 430 (C) · Round 1,729 to the nearest hundred = 1700 (O) · Round 7,252 to the nearest thousand = 7000 (Y)
- Clue 2 (Fractions of a number): "THE COWARD USED THEIR RIGHT HAND FOR SAMPLES"2/4 of 22 = 11 (T) · 1/3 of 69 = 23 (N) · 2/10 of 20 = 4 (I) · 3/5 of 30 = 18 (U) · 2/4 of 56 = 28 (F) · 2/10 of 50 = 10 (O) · 1/5 of 185 = 37 (D) · 8/10 of 30 = 24 (W) · 6/10 of 50 = 30 (S) · 6/10 of 60 = 36 (A) · 1/5 of 75 = 15 (R) · 3/10 of 130 = 39 (C) · 1/2 of 6 = 3 (E) · 1/3 of 105 = 35 (L) · 1/8 of 200 = 25 (H) · 4/8 of 76 = 38 (P) · 4/8 of 62 = 31 (M) · 2/8 of 128 = 32 (G)
- Clue 3 (Order of operations): "THE TARGET RAN AWAY FROM A TINY SPIDER"5 × 10 - 12 = 38 (T) · 4 × 12 - 2 = 46 (N) · 5 × 9 - 22 = 23 (M) · 11 × 2 - 3 = 19 (P) · 11 × 2 - 5 = 17 (W) · 10 × 3 - 1 = 29 (I) · 9 × 6 - 22 = 32 (R) · 12 × 8 - 26 = 70 (S) · 43 + 3 × 2 = 49 (G) · 6 + 8 × 9 = 78 (D) · 9 × 11 - 25 = 74 (A) · 4 × 2 - 1 = 7 (H) · 6 × 11 - 1 = 65 (O) · 47 + 8 × 2 = 63 (F) · 32 + 4 × 7 = 60 (Y) · 5 × 7 - 20 = 15 (E)
- Clue 4 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "JUNGLE RED HAIR WAS ON THE STONE TABLET"3 × 9 = 27 (J) · 5 × 1 = 5 (O) · 9 × 10 = 90 (R) · 8 × 8 = 64 (N) · 7 × 7 = 49 (T) · 9 × 4 = 36 (D) · 5 × 11 = 55 (G) · 8 × 10 = 80 (A) · 11 × 11 = 121 (B) · 7 × 2 = 14 (W) · 3 × 11 = 33 (H) · 9 × 9 = 81 (U) · 10 × 2 = 20 (L) · 2 × 3 = 6 (E) · 9 × 2 = 18 (S) · 5 × 7 = 35 (I)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 3) → Buck Wild27 ÷ 3 = 9 · 7 ÷ 7 = 1 · 24 ÷ 3 = 8 · 12 ÷ 6 = 2 · 100 ÷ 10 = 10 · 8 ÷ 2 = 4 · 50 ÷ 10 = 5 · 18 ÷ 3 = 6 · 42 ÷ 6 = 7 · 33 ÷ 3 = 11 · 120 ÷ 10 = 12
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 5 math
- Math topics
- Rounding, Fractions of a number, Order of operations, Multiplication, Division
- Reading level
- grades 5-6
- Theme
- The Temple of the Coco Tribe — set in the ancient jungle ruins on Coco Island
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects