GRADE 4 (Blue)
Sum: 1,293
GRADE 5 (Gold)
Sum: 34,373
GRADE 6 (Skull)
Sum: 81.31
*Grade 5 Note: Challenge 1 features rigorous 3-digit by 3-digit multiplication problems for Cannon A (125 × 108 = 13,500) and Cannon B (142 × 105 = 14,910) to challenge students while mapping perfectly to the final code.
Students solve four division problems with remainders. The remainders reveal the hideout compass coordinates. Note that Grade 5 includes rigorous 2-digit divisors.
GRADE 4 (Blue)
GRADE 5 (Gold)
GRADE 6 (Skull)
Second Password (Remainders In Order):
Grade 4: 1, 5, 3, 8 (Compass Key: W 1° • N 5° • E 3° • S 8°)
Grades 5 & 6: 1, 5, 1, 3 (Compass Key: W 1° • N 5° • E 1° • S 3°)
Verify division steps to catch arithmetic and remainder errors. PAGE 2 OF 3 • SHIPWRECK SOLVERS TEACHER GUIDE
Shipwreck Solvers Series
GRADES 4 • 5 • 6 KEY ANSWER KEY EXPLANATIONS
Students solve and simplify four fraction operations. Note: Grade 4 is completely aligned to 4.NF.C.5 (adding tenths & hundredths).
GRADE 4 (Blue)
GRADE 5 (Gold)
GRADE 6 (Skull)
Third Password (Denominators):
Grade 4: 5, 2, 4, 10 • Grades 5 & 6: 3, 5, 8, 21
All calculations lead to identical hundredths-place coordinates across all levels to standardize final letter translations.
GRADE 4
GRADE 5
GRADE 6
GRADE 4 (Level Blue) Sequence Mapping:
Pos 1 (P)PGear A (5)
Pos 2 (I)IRem A (1)
Pos 3 (R)RRem D (8)
Pos 4 (A)AProb 2 (.35)
Pos 5 (T)TProb 1 (.13)
Pos 6 (E)ERem C (3)
Pos 7 (S)SProb 3 (.21)
GRADE 5 & 6 (Gold / Skull) Sequence Mapping:
Pos 1 (P)PRem B (5)
Pos 2 (I)IRem A (1)
Pos 3 (R)RGear C (8)
Pos 4 (A)AProb 2 (.35)
Pos 5 (T)TProb 1 (.13)
Pos 6 (E)EGear A (3)
Pos 7 (S)SProb 3 (.21)
PIRATES Note: Grade 4 utilizes the simplified Gear A denominator (5) and remainders for P, I, R, and E to maintain perfect standards alignment.
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3,421 ÷ 20 = ____ R ____
Show long division work here
LOOT BATCH D (NEW!)
Divide 4,125 gold coins equally among 18 crewmates.
4,125 ÷ 18 = ____ R ____
Show long division work here
Find your four remainders from above. Write them down in order to unlock the compass coordinates:
Rem A:
Rem B:
Rem C:
Rem D:
Your Coordinate Key: W ___° • N ___° • E ___° • S ___°
PAGE 2 OF 4 • GRADE 6 MAP
The Math Escape Room • Level Skull
GRADE LEVEL: 6 MISSION: ESCAPE THE COVE
3
To escape the harbor, you must steer the pirate ship through the dangerous coral reefs! Solve each fraction multiplication or division problem and simplify your answer to lowest terms.
GEAR A (Multiply) Simplify product
8 9
×
3 4
=
Show calculations
Simplified Denom:
GEAR B (Multiply) Simplify product
2 3
×
3 10
=
Show calculations
Simplified Denom:
GEAR C (Divide) Invert & multiply
5 16
÷
1 2
=
Show calculations
Simplified Denom:
GEAR D (NEW!) Simplify product
5 7
×
2 3
=
Show calculations
Simplified Denom:
Look at the **denominators** of your four simplified answers. Write those numbers in order into the boxes below to reveal Clue 3!
Gear A:
Gear B:
Gear C:
Gear D:
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The Math Escape Room • Level Skull
GRADE LEVEL: 6 MISSION: ESCAPE THE COVE
4
You are at the shoreline! The final puzzle requires you to navigate the sandy dunes using precise decimal division. Solve each word puzzle below to compute the correct navigation lengths.
SAND DUNE DUST
Divide a navigation length of 4.626 meters into exactly 0.2 equal steps. How many meters is each step?
4.626 ÷ 0.2 = ________
Set up decimal division and show calculations
LOOT PURSE SPENDING
You divide a stash of $5.47 gold ounces into 0.2 equal pouches. How many gold ounces goes into each pouch?
5.47 ÷ 0.2 = ________
Set up decimal division and show calculations
WATER CAPACITY (NEW!)
You divide a fresh water tank of 4.242 liters into exactly 0.2 equal serving jugs. How many liters per jug?
4.242 ÷ 0.2 = ________
Set up decimal division and show calculations
Combine all your clues to escape! Translate your values using the Cipher Key Chart, then arrange them in order to reveal the secret 7-letter password!
*(For decimal answers, use only the hundredths part after the decimal point! e.g., if your answer is 23.13, use 13.)*
1I
3E
5P
8R
13T
21S
35A
Sequence: [Rem B], [Rem A], [Gear C Denom], [Purse Hundredths (Prob 2)], [Dune Hundredths (Prob 1)], [Gear A Denom], [Water Hundredths (Prob 3)]
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Find remainders to unlock the coordinate key: W, N, E, S! Division Challenge
3
Aligning the Brass Gears
CHALLENGE 3
Tenths & Hundredths Addition
Find equivalent fractions, then simplify!
Unlike Denominators
Find the LCM first!
Multiply & Divide
Reciprocals for division!
Simplified denominators form the gear passwords! (Grade 4: 5, 2, 4, 10; Grades 5-6: 3, 5, 8, 21) Fraction Operations Challenge
4
Sand Dune Decimals
CHALLENGE 4
Align those decimal points!
Align those decimal points!
Shift decimal point to divide!
Don't step into the quicksand! Walk the correct paths! Decimal Addition & Division
FINAL GATE
Now that you've calculated all your clues, use the **Cipher Key Chart** on Page 4 of your tracker. Translate your remainders, decimals, and denominators to spell out the **7-letter secret word**!
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"All three voyages (Blue, Gold, and Skull) lead to the exact same legendary treasure word!"
Once solved, present your tracker to the Captain! Decoding the Victory
Congratulations, crew! You solved the math, aligned the gears, crossed the sand dunes, and unlocked Blackbeard's master chest!
SECRET TREASURE CHEST UNLOCKED: "P I R A T E S" !
Fair winds and following seas! Victory Slide
Show long division work here
LOOT BATCH C (NEW!)
Divide 745 gold coins equally among 12 crewmates.
745 ÷ 12 = ____ R ____
Show long division work here
LOOT BATCH D (NEW!)
Divide 948 gold coins equally among 15 crewmates.
948 ÷ 15 = ____ R ____
Show long division work here
Find your four remainders from above. Write them down in order to unlock the compass coordinates:
Rem A:
Rem B:
Rem C:
Rem D:
Your Coordinate Key: W ___° • N ___° • E ___° • S ___°
PAGE 2 OF 4 • GRADE 5 MAP
The Math Escape Room • Level Gold
GRADE LEVEL: 5 MISSION: ESCAPE THE COVE
3
To escape the harbor, you must steer the pirate ship through the dangerous coral reefs! Solve each fraction problem and simplify your answer to lowest terms.
GEAR A (Like) Sum to simplify
5 12
3 12
=
Show calculations
Simplified Denom:
GEAR B (Unlike) Convert & sum
1 2
3 10
=
Show calculations
Simplified Denom:
GEAR C (Unlike) Convert & subtract
7 8
-
1 4
=
Show calculations
Simplified Denom:
GEAR D (NEW!) Convert & sum
1 3
1 7
=
Show calculations
Simplified Denom:
Look at the **denominators** of your four simplified answers. Write those numbers in order into the boxes below to reveal Clue 3!
Gear A:
Gear B:
Gear C:
Gear D:
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The Math Escape Room • Level Gold
GRADE LEVEL: 5 MISSION: ESCAPE THE COVE
4
You are at the shoreline! Solve each word puzzle below using precise decimal arithmetic to calculate your final navigation coordinates.
SAND DUNE DUST
To bypass the quicksand, walk 14.38 meters east, then continue another 8.75 meters in the same direction.
14.38 + 8.75 = ________
Align decimals and show addition
LOOT PURSE SPENDING
You have a gold pouch containing $45.60. You spend $18.25 on ship supplies. How much remains in your pouch?
$45.60 - $18.25 = ________
Align decimals and show subtraction
WATER CAPACITY
The ship's fresh water barrel contains 50.45 liters. The crew drinks 29.24 liters. How much water remains?
50.45 - 29.24 = ________
Align decimals and show subtraction
Combine all your clues to escape! Translate your values using the Cipher Key Chart, then arrange them in order to reveal the secret 7-letter password!
*(For decimal answers, use only the hundredths part after the decimal point! e.g., if your answer is 23.13, use 13.)*
1I
3E
5P
8R
13T
21S
35A
Sequence: [Rem B], [Rem A], [Gear C Denom], [Purse Hundredths (Prob 2)], [Dune Hundredths (Prob 1)], [Gear A Denom], [Water Hundredths (Prob 3)]
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