Multiplication Math Detectives Mystery Puzzles | Critical Thinking Activities
# of Pages: 12
File Type(s): ZIP, PDF, Google Apps
$4.99
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Description
Embark on an exciting journey with your students as they unravel a mystery using their multiplication skills. This DIFFERENTIATED activity will ENGAGE your students in critical thinking and logical reasoning as they work through cases, gather clues, eliminate suspects, and ultimately identify the true culprit.
TWO resources included:
- Introductory Multiplication – perfect for 3rd grade
- Advanced Multiplication – perfect for 4th and 5th grades
This Low-Prep Resource Includes:
- Two versions (Introductory and Advanced)
- Suspect profiles and clues
- Answer keys
- Digital Versions
How is this resource structured?
- Four Exciting Cases: Each case challenges students with place value problems, progressively guiding them through the investigation.
- Seven Suspects: Students will investigate seven suspects, gathering crucial clues to narrow down the list.
- One Culprit: By the end of the project, students will identify the one true culprit.
- Skill Development: Reinforces place value understanding, logical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
- Interactive Fun: The detective theme adds an element of excitement, making math practice enjoyable and memorable.
Introductory Multiplication Skills
- Basic Multiplication
- Word Problems
Advanced Multiplication Skills
- Multi-Digit Multiplication 2 x 1 digit, 3 x 1 digit, 2 x 2 digit
- Word Problems
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3 reviews for Multiplication Math Detectives Mystery Puzzles | Critical Thinking Activities
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Jennifer Gray (verified owner) –
My kids loved this resource! Very engaging and fun way for them to review and apply their multiplication skills.
Amy Kresley (verified owner) –
I cannot wait to use this project at the end of our unit on multi-digit multiplication. The questions force students to think critically while problem-solving. I love that it comes with differentiated versions to account for ability level!
Alexandra Cincotta-Guest (verified owner) –
My students have absolutely loved using this resource as either a warm up or an extension activity!! I also love that there is a printable and digital version.