Math Detectives Unite: The Case of the Zombie Elves (4th)
In this one-time course, "Math Detectives" will review math skills of addition, subtracting fractions, multiplication and division, and converting fractions while working together to unlock a series of clues to solve a riddle.
Vanessa Fowler
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(121)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
This course is designed as a review of 4th grade skills, but high third graders and early fifth graders can also take part in this course. This course is a one-time course that allows students to review math skills in a fun format as they solve a series of math riddles that work together to unlock clues to solve a specific "crime" that has been committed. In this course, The Case of The Zombie Elves, students will be the following skills: Subtraction of fractions (with like denominators) Converting mixed numbers to improper fractions (of large numbers) Multiplication and division with ending zeroes addition and subtraction algorithms Please make sure your learner has some knowledge of these skills prior to coming to this class. Class time frame will be as follows: Welcome / Introduction: 5 minutes Introduction of riddle/crime through video and discussion: 5 minutes Instructions to solve riddle: 3 minutes Group work on solving clues: 45 minutes (students will take turns solving math problems guided by teacher to solve riddles and clues) Discuss solution/Wrap-up/ Good-byes: 2 minutes
Learning Goals
The students will review a variety of 4th grade math skills in this class to ensure that they are ready to move on to 5th grade math skills. The class is set up in a fun problem solving way so that the learners do not feel overwhelmed, but enjoy themselves as they refresh their memory of math skills and also work together in a group to solve math riddles and problems.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
5.0
121reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have spent the past 16+ years in the K-4 elementary classroom specializing in math. Over the past few years I have worked really hard to bring back the JOY in learning and to show the kiddos that learning can be fun. I currently am out of the classroom homeschooling my own 5th and 3rd grade children along with teaching online. As an educator it is my passion to combine my love of reading and problem solving within math and to show kiddos that stretching our brain can be rewarding and fun. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$16
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-11
3-6 learners per class
