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The Case of the Troublesome Triplets: A Math Maven’s Mysteries Activity

Which triplet stole $100? Students use their money and decimals skills — and a little creative thinking — to crack the case!

  • Grades: 3–5, 6–8
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This learning activity challenges students to solve a mystery by understanding money and decimals. Students read the story, solve the problem, and answer the question, using clues embedded in the story to understand what money was spent where.

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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.
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  • Subjects:
    Addition and Subtraction, Content Area Reading, Guided Reading, Drawing Conclusions and Making Inferences, Listening Comprehension, Math through Literature, Multiplication and Division, Word Problems
  • Skills:
    Listening Comprehension
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Math Maven's Mysteries Teacher's Guide

Math mystery games, each with a focuses...
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