Grade 5Reading: grades 3-4Fractions of a numberWord problemsOrder of operationsMultiplicationDivision
The Whispering Temple Mystery
Someone snuck into the Whispering Temple and snatched the Golden Sunstone! The Head Curator needs your junior explorer team to crack the clues, track down the sneaky rival explorer, and save the day.
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 Tool | Special Gear | Favorite Beverage | Hat Color | Fear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Outpost | magnifying glass | night goggles | drinks warm cocoa | dusty brown hat | scared of heights |
| Diego Rescue | pocket compass | waterproof map | drinks warm cocoa | dusty brown hat | scared of heights |
| Lily Leaf | magnifying glass | night goggles | drinks cold juice | dusty brown hat | scared of the dark |
| Ruby Ruins | laser pointer | walkie talkie | drinks cold juice | forest green hat | scared of heights |
| Ella Emerald | decoder ring | waterproof map | drinks cold juice | dusty brown hat | scared of heights |
| Mia Mountain | decoder ring | night goggles | drinks cold juice | forest green hat | scared of spiders |
| Ben Boulder | laser pointer | night goggles | drinks warm cocoa | dusty brown hat | scared of heights |
| Penny Map | laser pointer | night goggles | drinks cold juice | dusty brown hat | scared of the dark |
| Maya Maze | decoder ring | climbing boots | drinks warm cocoa | bright red hat | scared of spiders |
| Luke Light | pocket compass | climbing boots | drinks warm cocoa | forest green hat | scared of the dark |
| Cleo Nile | grappling hook | climbing boots | drinks cold juice | dusty brown hat | scared of the dark |
| Finn Forest | pocket compass | headlamp | drinks cold juice | dusty brown hat | scared of spiders |
| Cole Canyon | magnifying glass | headlamp | drinks cold juice | forest green hat | scared of the dark |
| Dora Explorer | grappling hook | headlamp | drinks warm cocoa | dusty brown hat | scared of heights |
| Lara Craft | grappling hook | walkie talkie | drinks cold juice | bright red hat | scared of the dark |
| Sam Temple | pocket compass | walkie talkie | drinks cold juice | bright red hat | scared of the dark |
| Toby Trail | magnifying glass | headlamp | drinks cold juice | dusty brown hat | scared of heights |
| Zoe Zoom | pocket compass | climbing boots | drinks cold juice | dusty brown hat | scared of heights |
| Max Quick | laser pointer | headlamp | drinks cold juice | dusty brown hat | scared of heights |
| Daisy Digger | pocket compass | waterproof map | drinks cold juice | dusty brown hat | scared of spiders |
| Indy Jones | laser pointer | climbing boots | drinks cold juice | dusty brown hat | scared of heights |
Clue 1
Fractions of a number
To unlock the temple outer gate your team must solve the puzzle carvings left by the builders. Use your notes to tally up the ancient symbols.
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
22
9
40
38
35
39
39
12
35
26
10
18
40
19
26
18
T
22
13
12
21
21
16
12
4
12
T
22
40
21
20
21
18
18
37
29
12
20
5/10 of 44 =T
1/6 of 78 =C
1/3 of 36 =A
5/6 of 48 =E
3/6 of 20 =D
1/5 of 145 =M
5/10 of 38 =S
1/6 of 96 =Y
1/2 of 74 =F
2/4 of 78 =L
5/8 of 56 =I
9/10 of 20 =O
3/4 of 28 =R
1/4 of 16 =W
3/10 of 30 =H
1/2 of 40 =P
2/10 of 190 =V
2/10 of 130 =N
0/18 letters found
Clue 2
Word problems
The map is torn into pieces. We need to figure out exactly what fraction of the map leads to the inner chamber.
Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Awitnesssawthevillainwas .
D
116
80
75
110
40
19
23
O
L
D
116
J
U
75
23
E
There were 122 vines. 6 were used up. How many vines are left?D
Scout found 4 old maps yesterday and 19 more today. How many old maps in all?C
Scout found 57 gemstones yesterday and 18 more today. How many gemstones in all?I
Scout found 11 vines yesterday and 8 more today. How many vines in all?S
Scout found 106 gemstones yesterday and 4 more today. How many gemstones in all?N
Scout lined up 8 rows of 10 golden coins. How many golden coins in all?R
Scout lined up 10 rows of 4 old maps. How many old maps in all?K
0/7 letters found
Clue 3
Order of operations
A heavy stone door blocks the path. To open it you must enter the correct code by solving the multi step formula carved into the lock.
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
69
74
55
77
70
55
27
41
25
T
69
74
12
55
31
43
55
31
68
77
55
67
T
69
46
75
18
12
72
7
74
12
20
74
12 × 7 - 15 =T
66 + 3 × 2 =M
4 × 8 - 5 =A
11 × 9 - 22 =S
7 × 3 - 14 =B
22 + 3 × 8 =O
8 + 4 × 3 =G
11 × 8 - 18 =N
27 + 7 × 2 =K
6 + 2 × 6 =L
3 + 4 × 7 =F
8 × 9 - 4 =U
8 + 2 × 2 =I
5 × 10 - 25 =Y
9 × 11 - 25 =H
16 + 9 × 3 =R
42 + 5 × 5 =D
51 + 2 × 2 =E
66 + 3 × 3 =C
0/19 letters found
Clue 4
Multiplication facts (1-12)
Inside the supply room you find neat rows of old wooden chests. Counting them all by rows will help you find the hidden key.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
B
3
120
21
77
84
40
70
6
56
144
120
21
14
55
30
55
56
77
55
6
6
7
72
4
4
36
40
3 × 1 =B
4 × 9 =E
5 × 6 =H
11 × 5 =A
1 × 7 =P
7 × 2 =M
3 × 7 =O
12 × 6 =I
4 × 10 =D
7 × 10 =U
10 × 12 =R
11 × 7 =W
1 × 4 =L
7 × 8 =T
12 × 12 =F
7 × 12 =N
6 × 1 =S
0/17 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
To safely cross the swinging bridge your team must share the weight of the rescue gear equally among all the packs.
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
12 ÷ 4 = ?
24 ÷ 12 = ?
30 ÷ 5 = ?
40 ÷ 8 = ?
42 ÷ 6 = ?
132 ÷ 11 = ?
99 ÷ 9 = ?
18 ÷ 2 = ?
12 ÷ 3 = ?
6 ÷ 6 = ?
120 ÷ 12 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain unlocked the secret safe with a decoder ring, then lit up the ancient drawings using a headlamp.
2.The villain blinded the security camera with a laser pointer, then scaled the stone wall using climbing boots.
3.The villain found the temple center with a pocket compass, then scaled the stone wall using climbing boots.
4.The villain spotted the hidden button with a magnifying glass, then whispered to an accomplice using a walkie talkie.
5.The villain swung across the pit with a grappling hook, then navigated the flooded tunnel using a waterproof map.
6.The villain spotted the hidden button with a magnifying glass, then lit up the ancient drawings using a headlamp.
7.The villain spotted the hidden button with a magnifying glass, then navigated the flooded tunnel using a waterproof map.
8.The villain blinded the security camera with a laser pointer, then lit up the ancient drawings using a headlamp.
9.The villain unlocked the secret safe with a decoder ring, then scaled the stone wall using climbing boots.
10.The villain unlocked the secret safe with a decoder ring, then whispered to an accomplice using a walkie talkie.
11.The villain swung across the pit with a grappling hook, then lit up the ancient drawings using a headlamp.
12.The villain swung across the pit with a grappling hook, then sneaked through the pitch black hall using night goggles.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Whispering Temple Mystery
Culprit: Max Quick (laser pointer · headlamp · drinks cold juice · dusty brown hat · scared of heights)
- Clue 1 (Fractions of a number): "THE VILLAIN DOES NOT CARRY A WATERPROOF MAP"5/10 of 44 = 22 (T) · 1/6 of 78 = 13 (C) · 1/3 of 36 = 12 (A) · 5/6 of 48 = 40 (E) · 3/6 of 20 = 10 (D) · 1/5 of 145 = 29 (M) · 5/10 of 38 = 19 (S) · 1/6 of 96 = 16 (Y) · 1/2 of 74 = 37 (F) · 2/4 of 78 = 39 (L) · 5/8 of 56 = 35 (I) · 9/10 of 20 = 18 (O) · 3/4 of 28 = 21 (R) · 1/4 of 16 = 4 (W) · 3/10 of 30 = 9 (H) · 1/2 of 40 = 20 (P) · 2/10 of 190 = 38 (V) · 2/10 of 130 = 26 (N)
- Clue 2 (Word problems): "DRINKS COLD JUICE"There were 122 vines. 6 were used up. How many vines are left? = 116 (D) · Scout found 4 old maps yesterday and 19 more today. How many old maps in all? = 23 (C) · Scout found 57 gemstones yesterday and 18 more today. How many gemstones in all? = 75 (I) · Scout found 11 vines yesterday and 8 more today. How many vines in all? = 19 (S) · Scout found 106 gemstones yesterday and 4 more today. How many gemstones in all? = 110 (N) · Scout lined up 8 rows of 10 golden coins. How many golden coins in all? = 80 (R) · Scout lined up 10 rows of 4 old maps. How many old maps in all? = 40 (K)
- Clue 3 (Order of operations): "THE SNEAKY THIEF REFUSED TO CLIMB HIGH"12 × 7 - 15 = 69 (T) · 66 + 3 × 2 = 72 (M) · 4 × 8 - 5 = 27 (A) · 11 × 9 - 22 = 77 (S) · 7 × 3 - 14 = 7 (B) · 22 + 3 × 8 = 46 (O) · 8 + 4 × 3 = 20 (G) · 11 × 8 - 18 = 70 (N) · 27 + 7 × 2 = 41 (K) · 6 + 2 × 6 = 18 (L) · 3 + 4 × 7 = 31 (F) · 8 × 9 - 4 = 68 (U) · 8 + 2 × 2 = 12 (I) · 5 × 10 - 25 = 25 (Y) · 9 × 11 - 25 = 74 (H) · 16 + 9 × 3 = 43 (R) · 42 + 5 × 5 = 67 (D) · 51 + 2 × 2 = 55 (E) · 66 + 3 × 3 = 75 (C)
- Clue 4 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "BROWN DUST FROM A HAT WAS SPILLED"3 × 1 = 3 (B) · 4 × 9 = 36 (E) · 5 × 6 = 30 (H) · 11 × 5 = 55 (A) · 1 × 7 = 7 (P) · 7 × 2 = 14 (M) · 3 × 7 = 21 (O) · 12 × 6 = 72 (I) · 4 × 10 = 40 (D) · 7 × 10 = 70 (U) · 10 × 12 = 120 (R) · 11 × 7 = 77 (W) · 1 × 4 = 4 (L) · 7 × 8 = 56 (T) · 12 × 12 = 144 (F) · 7 × 12 = 84 (N) · 6 × 1 = 6 (S)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 8) → Max Quick12 ÷ 4 = 3 · 24 ÷ 12 = 2 · 30 ÷ 5 = 6 · 40 ÷ 8 = 5 · 42 ÷ 6 = 7 · 132 ÷ 11 = 12 · 99 ÷ 9 = 11 · 18 ÷ 2 = 9 · 12 ÷ 3 = 4 · 6 ÷ 6 = 1 · 120 ÷ 12 = 10
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 5 math
- Math topics
- Fractions of a number, Word problems, Order of operations, Multiplication, Division
- Reading level
- grades 3-4
- Theme
- The Whispering Temple Mystery — set in the ancient Whispering Temple deep in the jungle
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects