4th Grade Mystery Math: Case of the Monster Mix-Up
In this fun math review for 4th grade learners, students will use their math skills to discover which monster is responsible for the night scare crimes!
Mrs. Kristi
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5.0
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What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Oh no!! One of Mathhattan's many monsters has been causing "night frights" in the city! They are scaring the people of Mathhattan and the police need our Math Detectives help!! In this super fun mystery, students will solve the clues and cross off the suspects on their list until only one remains. This fun detective story has students read simple words and phrases to match information given with the suspects on the list, so we can know who is the monster that has been causing so much distress in the city! Students will practice mixed multiplication facts (1-12), multiplying 2-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers, multiplying numbers ending in zeroes, multiplication word problems (with a mix of 1-digit to 3-digit numbers), and multiplying with larger numbers (a mix of 3-digit by 1-digit numbers, 2-digit by 2-digit numbers, and 4-digit by 1-digit numbers) as they work through all of the clues for the case. As students answer the questions for the clues, they will cross off suspects that do not match the clues until all five have been completed. At the beginning of class, we will have introductions before getting started with the mystery. Then, I will read the background story of what is going on with the monsters in the city of Mathhattan and we will discuss the suspects worksheet that should be printed before class for each student to work on. For each set of clues, I will read the directions, project the math problems onto the classroom screen, and let our Math Detectives get to work! Please be sure that your learner brings some scratch paper and a pencil or a dry erase board and marker to work out their problems. When they answer the problems, they will see letters on the shared screen that will eventually reveal a clue after all problems are solved. As they answer the clues, they will need to cross off suspects from the suspect list. At the end of class, we will go over the correct answers and talk about the characteristics of the monster who was responsible for all of the night frights. After class, I will send an award to each student for solving the case and to celebrate what great Math Detectives they were! Now, let's have some FUN learning math!! I look forward to seeing your learners in the classroom!!
Learning Goals
Students will review and practice:
-mixed multiplication facts (1-12)
-multiplying 2-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers
-multiplying numbers ending in zeroes
-multiplication word problems (with a mix of 1-digit to 3-digit numbers)
-multiplying with larger numbers (a mix of 3-digit by 1-digit numbers, 2-digit by 2-digit numbers, and 4-digit by 1-digit numbers)
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need: -PDF file printed before class (provided by teacher) -pencil and scratch sheet of paper -OR dry erase board and marker
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
I have obtained a license to use resources created by Mrs. J's Resource Creations for class material.
Joined January, 2021
5.0
260reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brenau University
Hello, my name is Kristi. I am a married fur-mom to two dogs, Olaf and Olivia. I enjoy reading, being outdoors, learning new things, and going on adventures with my husband!
I have a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education. I also have a MBA concentrating in Accounting. Math is a big passion of mine! I am a certified PreK-5 teacher in the state of Georgia. I also hold current Gifted and Talented, Special Education, and TESOL education certifications. I have been teaching in some capacity for 11 years with experience in all elementary grade levels, from pre-K to 5th grade! I taught at a private preschool for 1 year and the rest of my teaching years have been in a public school setting or online. In May of 2019, I began a new endeavor, teaching ESL online to students in China. I absolutely love teaching online and meeting students all the way across the world! As a teacher, I believe it is my responsibility to make learning fun, help and encourage students to be successful in learning, and fostering a love for learning at an early age. In my classroom, you will see plenty of activities for varying learning styles, lots of movement and interactive activities, and learning through play.
I am passionate about teaching young children, and I look forward to meeting your learner(s) and helping them develop their young minds! I can't wait to meet you in the classroom!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$14
per classMeets once
70 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-10
1-6 learners per class
