Perimeter Murder Mystery | KS2 Maths Investigation | Perimeter of Shapes Worksheets

Turn your maths lesson into an exciting detective challenge with this Perimeter Murder Mystery! Pupils must solve a series of perimeter problems to uncover who committed the crime, where it happened, and when it took place. This highly engaging investigation combines essential maths skills with logical reasoning to keep learners motivated from start to finish. 🧩📐

✨ What's Included:

• 🕵️ Interactive murder mystery investigation

• 📏 Perimeter questions involving a variety of 2D shapes

• 🔢 Missing side length and perimeter calculations

• 🧠 Logic and reasoning challenges to eliminate suspects and clues

• ✅ Complete answer sheet for quick and easy marking

• 🖨️ Ready-to-print, no-prep resource

🎯 Perfect for:

• 📘 KS2 Maths (Years 4–6)

• 👩‍🏫 Whole-class lessons

• 👥 Pair and group work

• 📝 Independent practice and homework

• ⭐ Maths starters, early finishers and revision

• 📚 Problem-solving and reasoning activities

This engaging resource encourages pupils to apply their understanding of perimeter, think critically, and use mathematical evidence to solve the mystery. It's an ideal way to make maths memorable while reinforcing key geometry skills in a fun, interactive format.

A print-and-go, low-prep activity that's perfect for keeping pupils engaged while developing confidence with perimeter calculations and mathematical reasoning. ⭐📐🔎