A quick guide on grade levels and suitability.
I will also outline how these math mysteries work and differ to the other math mysteries in my range..
Plus, I will show you where you can download one for free to check out and try.
NEW 5 W’s LOGO LABEL ON COVERS
To enable you to quickly identify if a math mystery follows this 5 W’s structure, I’ve added a new little logo somewhere on the covers. If this is the type of math mystery structure you would prefer to use with your kids, keep an eye out for this little image below:
GRADE LEVEL GUIDES
For some younger students, the elimination process in my regular math mystery range is a little bit too much. This is where these packets come in handy; if you still want the fun element of a mystery, but in a less stressful format for your little detectives.
Instead of the usual list of suspects/locations/scenarios, in the 5 W’s series, that page is replaced with a case file with five questions to be answered – Who, Where, When, What, and Why? (see image below).
âBelow is an example from the Case of The Super Bad Superhero:
what is the super power of the super bad superhero. Once solved, the student must cut out the super power and paste it onto their Case file page in the ‘What – Clue 2’ box.
Reading and explaining the instructions at the top is recommended for the early years, especially if using with Kindergarten.
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Tip: Guide them through each clue to keep the whole class at the same pace.
CHECK OUT A FULL MATH MYSTERY IN THIS 5 W’s FORMAT FREE!
CLICK HERE to find where to download the ‘Case of the Super Bad Superhero’ for Kindergarten, using this 5 W’s format.
If you’ve found the other math mystery structures too difficult for your students, then you may prefer this alternative.
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