Engage your GCSE students with Maths through story, logic, and problem solving.

The Mystery Train is a story-based GCSE Maths puzzle book where students must use algebra and number skills to uncover clues and solve the mystery of a missing passenger aboard a train.

Designed to work as independent revision, group work, cover lessons, or enrichment, this resource combines curriculum-linked Maths problems with a gripping narrative that keeps students motivated and focused.

What’s Included:

• A student-facing puzzle book featuring a continuous storyline
• 10 carefully designed problem-solving puzzles focused on GCSE algebra and number
• Separate hints, tips and answers pages you can choose to print
• Clear progression through the mystery as each puzzle is solved
• Printable PDF format (no prep required)
• Pay once, use multiple times

This is a Higher resource and Maths Topics Covered include:

Algebraic manipulation
Solving equations
Number operations
Logical reasoning
GCSE-style problem solving
Speed Distance Time
Percentages
Substituiton
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…as well as some simple code breaking!