Session 4 Warm Up Operation Organizer
A detective-themed warm-up activity for Session 4, where students categorize keywords into addition or subtraction operations to prepare for multi-step problems.
Session 4 Script Decoding Double Trouble
A script for Session 4, titled 'Decoding Double Trouble', introducing students to multi-step word problems and the concept of a 'hidden question.'
Session 4 Activity Two-Step Challenge Cards
A set of 4 two-step word problem challenge cards for students to solve in groups, featuring clear spaces for two steps of work and final answers.
Session 5 Warm Up Problem-Solving Pathways
A detective-themed warm-up activity for Session 5, where students categorize the operations needed for different word problems without solving them.
Session 5 Script Visualizing the Problem
A script for Session 5, titled 'Visualizing the Problem', teaching strategies like drawing pictures and using bar models for word problems.
Session 5 Worksheet Model Mania
A detective-themed worksheet for Session 5, titled 'Model Mania', where students solve word problems using visual models and drawings.
Session 6 Warm Up Strategy Showcase
A detective-themed warm-up activity for Session 6, where students list two different strategies they could use to solve a multi-step word problem.
Session 6 Script Choosing Your Tools
A script for Session 6, focusing on strategy selection and discussing different ways to solve word problems efficiently.
Session 6 Discussion Math Talk Time
A detective-themed discussion guide for Session 6, titled 'Math Talk Time', where students share their problem-solving approaches and favorite strategies.
Session 7 Warm Up Error Hunt
A detective-themed warm-up activity for Session 7, where students find and explain the mistake in a multi-step word problem solution.
Session 7 Script Finding the Flaws
A script for Session 7, teaching students how to analyze word problems for common errors in understanding, operation, or calculation.
Session 7 Worksheet Spot the Mistake
A detective-themed worksheet for Session 7, titled 'Spot the Mistake', where students find and explain the mistake in a multi-step word problem solution.
Session 8 Warm Up Story Problem Starters
A detective-themed warm-up activity for Session 8, where students finish three story starters to create their own addition and subtraction word problems.
Session 8 Script Crafting Your Own
A script for Session 8, guiding students in writing their own single and double-step word problems.
Session 8 Project Guide My Word Problem Book
A detective-themed project guide for Session 8, titled 'My Word Problem Book', where students create, solve, and provide an answer key for their own word problems.