Computer Lab Activities, Interactive Whiteboard Activities
Math Maven's Mysteries
Each mystery challenges students on a certain area of math reasoning. Sharp math skills and creative thinking will help them crack the case.
- Grades: 3–5, 6–8
The Math Maven is always finding herself in the middle of a fun new mystery, and she counts on her "super sleuths" (grades 3-5) to solve them. Each mystery focuses on a particular area of math reasoning and computation and requires students to use problem-solving and sharp math skills to help her find the solution.
The 27 mysteries cover the following skills and range from easy to medium to difficult:
- Logical Reasoning
- Whole Number Operations
- Fractions & Ratios
- Money & Decimals
- Patterns & Missing Number Equations
- Combinations & Probability
- Measurement & Time
- Geometry & Spatial Relationships
Learning Objectives
By participating in Math Maven's Mysteries, students will:
- Use problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Apply math skills in an authentic situation
- Practice reading skills
- Subjects:Counting and Numbers, Fractions and Decimals, Geometry, Logic and Problem Solving, Money, Number Sense, Probability, Ratio, Proportion, Scale, Measurement, Time
