Computer Lab Activities

Dude’s Dilemma: A Maggie’s Earth Adventures Activity

Maggie’s dog, Dude, needs help! Students can rescue him by answering math questions – each correct answer gets them closer to Dude.

In Scholastic’s “Dude’s Dilemma” activity, one of Maggie's Earth Adventures, students help rescue Maggie's dog, Dude, who is trapped on a rooftop! But first, they must answer a few math questions. They can choose addition, subtraction, multiplication, division or a mix of all four – and pick a level (Easy, Hard, or Extreme). Each correct answer gets them closer to rescuing Dude. Students can also play this game in Spanish.

Sample Addition exercises (Easy Level)

1 + 1 =

2 + 4 =

4 + 5 =

Sample Subtraction exercises (Hard Level)

12 – 1 =

19 – 7 =

10 – 3 =

Sample Multiplication exercises (Extreme Level)

(1 x 1) x 7 =

(3 x 2) x 8 =

(5 x 6) x 9 =

(1 x 4) x 4 =

Learning Objectives

While participating in the “Dude’s Dilemma” activity, students become proficient with several of these skills.

• Use Web technology to practice math skills
• Build on math skills to higher levels
• Track progress on different skill sets