Lead Investigator Guide
A 3rd-grade teacher guide for the Case Cracker Academy lesson, providing a 5-step detective-themed protocol for solving mixed-operation word problems. Includes instructional scripts, questioning guides, and differentiation strategies.
Academy Anchor Chart
A detective-themed anchor chart outlining the 5-step "Case Cracker Protocol" for solving 2-step mixed-operation word problems. It features bold, colorful visual steps and clear, actionable descriptions.
Investigation Notebook Worksheet
A 2-page detective-themed worksheet with four 2-step mixed-operation word problems. Layout supports the 5-step "Case Cracker Protocol": Target Brief, Clue Scan, Evidence Board, Lab Work, and Case Closed.
Case Cracker Academy Slides
A high-energy, detective-themed slide deck for direct instruction on 2-step mixed-operation word problems. Includes the 5-step "Case Cracker Protocol", modeling of a live case, and instructions for independent field training.
Investigation Notebook Answer Key
A comprehensive answer key for the Investigation Notebook Worksheet, providing step-by-step solutions and final answers for all four mixed-operation word problems.
Case Clearance Exit Ticket
Detective-themed exit tickets for 2-step mixed-operation word problems. Includes space for the 5-step "Case Cracker Protocol": Brief, Clue Scan, Evidence Board, Lab Work, and Case Closed. Designed for easy cutting with 2 per page.
Case Clearance Answer Key
A teacher's answer key for the Case Clearance Exit Ticket, showing the step-by-step application of the Case Cracker Protocol to find the final answer of 62 coins.