Oh no!! One of Mathhattan's superheroes has turned bad! They are kidnapping the people of Mathhattan and the Mayor needs our Math Detectives help!! In this super fun mystery, students will solve the clues and eliminate suspects on the suspect 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 who the bad guy (or gal) is!

Students will practice using repeated addition as they work through the mystery. As students answer the questions for the clues, they will eliminate suspects that do not match the clues until all five have been completed. **I have adjusted this class so that there is nothing to print off. All clues and the elimination of suspects will be done on a shared screen. Students should bring paper and pencil or a whiteboard and marker to work out the math problems.

At the beginning of class, we will have introductions and answer some fun superhero questions before getting started with the mystery. Then, students will watch a short intro video of what is going on in Mathhattan. For each clue, 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 correctly, letters will be unlocked on the screen to present a clue. As they find the clues, students will use the information and deductive reasoning to help narrow down the suspect list and eliminate suspects that will be seen on the screen. At the end of class, when they find the correct suspect, there will be one more bonus round of repeated addition math work that must be completed to catch the bad superhero who is trying to get away!!

After class, I will send a certificate of completion 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!!