Computer Lab Activities
El Dilema de Dude: A Maggie’s Earth Adventures Activity
In this Spanish-language learning activity, students help rescue Maggie’s dog, Dude, by correctly answering a set of math questions.
- Grades: 1–2, 3–5
In Scholastic’s “El Dilema de Dude” Spanish-language 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 English.
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 “El Dilema de Dude” 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
- Subjects:Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Division
