Computer Lab Activities, Online Learning Activities
Mystery at the Third Strike Sports Store: A Math Maven’s Mysteries Activity
Who won the Third Strike Store contest? Students play super-sleuths, using their logical reasoning skills and clues, to crack the case.
- Grades: 3–5
In the “Mystery at the Third Strike Sports Store” (grades 3–5), one of the Math Maven’s Mysteries, students help store owner Nathaniel figure out who won his Third Strike contest!
Students read (and, with audio, listen to) the details of the case –out of five customers, the third is the contest winner. But who was that third customer? Using logical reasoning skills, students map out who entered the store, when, to determine the winner and crack the case.
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
Related Resources
Each mystery challenges students on a certain area of math reasoning. Sharp math skills and creative thinking will help them crack the case.
- Subjects:Logic and Problem Solving
