Matariki Addition & Subtraction CSI Mystery Worksheets

Name: Matariki Addition & Subtraction CSI Mystery Worksheets | Years 4–6 | The Missing Kumara
Brand: Kiwiland Education
SKU: 9663494
Price: 4.5 USD
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Years 4–6 · The Missing Kumara

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Looking for Matariki math activities or New Zealand addition and subtraction worksheets for upper primary students? This CSI Mystery Detective – The Missing Kumara is a set of no-prep CSI math worksheets that will spark curiosity and critical thinking as students solve problems to uncover who stole the kumara from the hāngi. It's the perfect Māori New Year resource, but also works well any time of year to bring New Zealand culture into the classroom.

This engaging addition and subtraction CSI-style case is great for year 4–6 students and can also support struggling year 7 students or extend capable year 3 learners. Students work through the case by solving puzzles, completing word problems, and eliminating suspects until the thief is revealed.

This Matariki-themed case includes:

Subtraction from 100 with 2-digit numbers
2-digit addition with regrouping
Addition and subtraction with 3-digit and 1-digit numbers
Multi-digit addition problems
Word problems with multi-step operations
Basic Te Reo Māori language elements
Full-color and black-and-white printable versions
Answer keys included

CSI Mystery Detective packs are classroom escape-room alternatives—students crack the code not with locks but by solving clues and narrowing down a list of suspects.

Ideal for: