Operation Detectives Worksheet Packet
Math Mission Mixed Operations
Single-Step Showdown
Name:
Date:
Score: / 5 Correct
Detective Checklist: 1. Read carefully • 2. Circle key numbers • 3. Choose operation (+, −, ×, ÷) • 4. Solve & label answer
1
Maya baked 38 chocolate chip cookies in the morning and 27 oatmeal cookies in the afternoon. How many cookies did Maya bake in total?
Work Space / Model
Answer:
cookies
2
The school library had 84 science books on display. During reading week, students checked out 49 of them. How many science books were left on the shelf?
Work Space / Model
Answer:
books
3
Lucas bought 6 packs of stickers for his art project. Each pack contained 8 colorful stickers. How many stickers did Lucas buy in all?
Work Space / Model
Answer:
stickers
4
Farmer Brown picked 45 crisp apples and packed them equally into 5 wooden baskets. How many apples were placed in each basket?
Work Space / Model
Answer:
apples
5
A community garden planted 72 sunflower seeds. If 58 seeds sprouted into flowers, how many seeds did not sprout?
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Answer:
seeds
Unit: Operations & Algebraic Thinking Operation Detectives Packet • Page 1 of 2
Math Mission Add & Subtract Only
Two-Step Trek
Name:
Date:
Score: / 5 Correct
Detective Checklist: 1. Read carefully • 2. Plan both steps • 3. Show your work • 4. Label final answer
1
Liam had 45 marbles. His brother gave him 28 more marbles. Later, Liam lost 19 marbles during recess. How many marbles does Liam have left?
Work Space / Model
Final Solution:
marbles
2
An animal shelter cared for 62 rescue pets. On Saturday, 26 pets were adopted. On Sunday, the shelter took in 15 new pets. How many pets are at the shelter now?
Work Space / Model
Final Solution:
pets
3
Elena found 54 seashells on Monday and 39 seashells on Tuesday. She used 47 shells to decorate a frame. How many seashells does Elena have left?
Work Space / Model
Final Solution:
seashells
4
The cafeteria prepared 120 fruit cups. Students ate 48 apple cups and 37 grape cups at lunch. How many fruit cups remain for tomorrow?
Work Space / Model
Final Solution:
fruit cups
5
Marcus had $85 in his piggy bank. He bought a board game for $32 and a comic book for $18. How much money does Marcus have left?
Work Space / Model
Final Solution:
dollars ($)
Unit: Operations & Multi-Step Reasoning Operation Detectives Packet • Page 2 of 2
