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Jan. 28 Math Mystery Year Puzzle: Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster

January 28 of the Mystery Year was the day of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. To find the year, student solve math clues involving percent of a number, converting a probability given as a fraction to a percent, and divisibility by 6 in a real-world context. This engaging puzzle is great for middle school students to use any time.

Your PDF download includes:

1-page printable student puzzle
2-page digital version with horizontal layout and larger print
4 pages of Teacher Notes including step-by-step solutions, historical notes, and more