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2nd Grade Math Word Problem Project | Math Mysteries Baseball
2nd Grade Math Word Problem Project | Math Mysteries Baseball
2nd Grade Math Word Problem Project | Math Mysteries Baseball
2nd Grade Math Word Problem Project | Math Mysteries Baseball
2nd Grade Math Word Problem Project | Math Mysteries Baseball
2nd Grade Math Word Problem Project | Math Mysteries Baseball
2nd Grade Math Word Problem Project | Math Mysteries Baseball
2nd Grade Math Word Problem Project | Math Mysteries Baseball
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What others say

"I absolutely love this resource! I wish I had the patience and logic to create some mysteries of my own, but now that I've used this I just let you do the work for me. ;) The students LOVE math mysteries, also! Thanks so much for sharing!"
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Kimberly P.

Description

2nd Grade Math Project! Second Grade Math and Second Grade Reading! Project-Based Learning engaging math story problem project! Digital version included compatible with Google Slides and Google Classroom!

This math-story problem project is an awesome way to keep your students engaged in math problem-solving! Students will be intrinsically motivated to solve the mystery and along the way they will be engaged in solving math problems! This project is differentiated with two different levels includes to support students at different levels of problem-solving. It also includes a printable version and a digital version to support distance learning! It is also self-checking, so students will have feedback right away at the end of the project to see if they are correct because if they are incorrect their answer won’t be one of the suspect choices.

This project includes 14 pages per level of engaging math story problems! Embedded in the story problems are reading passages at an approximate 410-600 Lexile level so they are great for second grade readers! If the reading level is too challenging for students, you can always do this project in small groups or as a read-aloud at school or at home.

Look for the level key on the bottom right side of each page to ensure that students are working on the correct level. Both levels of this project are aligned to standards 2.OA.A.1, 2.OA.B.2, 2.NBT.A.4, 2.NBT.B.5, 2.NBT.B.6, 2.NBT.B.7, 2.MD.B.5 & 2.MD.C.7, The project is also aligned to ELA standards CCSS.ELA-LITERATURE-2.3 and ELA-LITERATURE.2.10. The levels include the following types of problems:

  • Level 1: addition and subtraction within 1,000, fluency within 20 and 100. Some regrouping included. Mostly one step problems with result unknown with some compare and unknown addend problems. Clocks with hour and half hours.
  • Level 2: addition and subtraction within 1,000, fluency within 20 and 100. Regrouping on most problems. Mixed story problem structure with some multi-step problems. Clocks with hour, half hour and quarter hours.

How does it work?

  • Students are presented with a mystery situation, and the possible suspects for who committed the crime.
  • Students read the alibi statements for each character and solve the related math problem(s) on each page.
  • Students use the additional details, clues, detective conversations and information to determine who is guilty of the crime.
  • Students determine who they think is guilty. Then they solve the final problem to see if they are correct. In order for this to work, they must solve every problem correctly. If they find that the final problem is unsolvable, or their answer is not a possible option, then they need to go back and check their work!

*The Baseball Bat Bandit: The Hyde Park Blue Jays Baseball Team finally made it to the championships! There is just one problem! All of the baseball bats went missing on the day of the big game! With no bats, they can't play the game! Who would steal all the baseball bats and ruin the game? Help the Blue Jays solve the mystery!

"Where were you at the time of the crime?

It couldn’t be you, so tell us why!

We hope you have a good alibi! "

The project opens as a ZIP file which includes:

  • PDF versions of each level of the project
  • Power Point versions of each level of the project (with easy-to-use "enter text here" boxes for easy online submission). Compatible with Google Drive/Google Classroom
  • Directions for Digital Use
  • Answer keys for every page!

****************************************************************************

Check out these similar products for first and second grade math!

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About the Author

Melanie Doppler--Math Coach Connection taught in a 3rd and 4th grade multi-age classroom in a Title 1 public school in Wisconsin for 3 years, 5th grade math and science for 2 years in a public school in Tennessee, and spent 1 1/2 years as a math coach. She has her BS in Elementary Education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is committed to creating fun and creative products that are differentiated and aligned to the math content standards!

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• Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. You will now receive email updates about this store. ☺

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What others say

"I absolutely love this resource! I wish I had the patience and logic to create some mysteries of my own, but now that I've used this I just let you do the work for me. ;) The students LOVE math mysteries, also! Thanks so much for sharing!"
star
Kimberly P.

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Description

2nd Grade Math Project! Second Grade Math and Second Grade Reading! Project-Based Learning engaging math story problem project! Digital version included compatible with Google Slides and Google Classroom!

This math-story problem project is an awesome way to keep your students engaged in math problem-solving! Students will be intrinsically motivated to solve the mystery and along the way they will be engaged in solving math problems! This project is differentiated with two different levels includes to support students at different levels of problem-solving. It also includes a printable version and a digital version to support distance learning! It is also self-checking, so students will have feedback right away at the end of the project to see if they are correct because if they are incorrect their answer won’t be one of the suspect choices.

This project includes 14 pages per level of engaging math story problems! Embedded in the story problems are reading passages at an approximate 410-600 Lexile level so they are great for second grade readers! If the reading level is too challenging for students, you can always do this project in small groups or as a read-aloud at school or at home.

Look for the level key on the bottom right side of each page to ensure that students are working on the correct level. Both levels of this project are aligned to standards 2.OA.A.1, 2.OA.B.2, 2.NBT.A.4, 2.NBT.B.5, 2.NBT.B.6, 2.NBT.B.7, 2.MD.B.5 & 2.MD.C.7, The project is also aligned to ELA standards CCSS.ELA-LITERATURE-2.3 and ELA-LITERATURE.2.10. The levels include the following types of problems:

  • Level 1: addition and subtraction within 1,000, fluency within 20 and 100. Some regrouping included. Mostly one step problems with result unknown with some compare and unknown addend problems. Clocks with hour and half hours.
  • Level 2: addition and subtraction within 1,000, fluency within 20 and 100. Regrouping on most problems. Mixed story problem structure with some multi-step problems. Clocks with hour, half hour and quarter hours.

How does it work?

  • Students are presented with a mystery situation, and the possible suspects for who committed the crime.
  • Students read the alibi statements for each character and solve the related math problem(s) on each page.
  • Students use the additional details, clues, detective conversations and information to determine who is guilty of the crime.
  • Students determine who they think is guilty. Then they solve the final problem to see if they are correct. In order for this to work, they must solve every problem correctly. If they find that the final problem is unsolvable, or their answer is not a possible option, then they need to go back and check their work!

*The Baseball Bat Bandit: The Hyde Park Blue Jays Baseball Team finally made it to the championships! There is just one problem! All of the baseball bats went missing on the day of the big game! With no bats, they can't play the game! Who would steal all the baseball bats and ruin the game? Help the Blue Jays solve the mystery!

"Where were you at the time of the crime?

It couldn’t be you, so tell us why!

We hope you have a good alibi! "

The project opens as a ZIP file which includes:

  • PDF versions of each level of the project
  • Power Point versions of each level of the project (with easy-to-use "enter text here" boxes for easy online submission). Compatible with Google Drive/Google Classroom
  • Directions for Digital Use
  • Answer keys for every page!

****************************************************************************

Check out these similar products for first and second grade math!

Distance Learning 2nd Grade Math Project | Math Mystery Ice Cream

2nd Grade Summer Math Story Problems Distance Learning Zoo Field Trip Project

Distance Learning 2nd & 3rd Grade ELA & Math Project | Fossil Hunt

Mermaid Math | First Grade Math Review

Spring Math Fact Family Fluency Practice | Addition and Subtraction

First Grade Math Fact Fluency Bundle

Second Grade Math Fact Fluency Bundle

Fall Math Second Grade Story Problems

Second Grade End of the Year Math Review

Pumpkin Place Value Cards

Second Grade Back to School Math Review

Winter Math Story Problem Book

Addition and Subtraction Fluency Winter Math

*****************************************************************************

About the Author

Melanie Doppler--Math Coach Connection taught in a 3rd and 4th grade multi-age classroom in a Title 1 public school in Wisconsin for 3 years, 5th grade math and science for 2 years in a public school in Tennessee, and spent 1 1/2 years as a math coach. She has her BS in Elementary Education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is committed to creating fun and creative products that are differentiated and aligned to the math content standards!

*****************************************************************************

How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases:

• Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to make the cost of your future purchases lower! Your feedback means so much to me! It really helps me design products that are the most useful for the elementary classroom! ☺

Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches:

• Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. You will now receive email updates about this store. ☺

*****************************************************************************

TERMS OF USE - © Melanie Doppler-Math Coach Connection

Purchase of this digital download is for use in one classroom only. This item is also bound by copyright laws. Redistributing, editing, selling, or posting this item (or any part) on the internet are all strictly prohibited without first gaining permission from the author. Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Please email me with any questions: mathcoachconnection@gmail.com

Report this resource to TPT
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Rated 5 out of 5
April 23, 2026
My 2nd grade students really enjoyed this activity.
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Rated 5 out of 5
January 28, 2026
This is a helpful resource that I can use with my students.
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Rated 5 out of 5
February 27, 2025
Great for differentiated instructions and use use in collaborative groups.
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360 reviews
Grades taught: 2nd
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Feb 27, 2025
Thanks for the wonderful feedback!
Rated 5 out of 5
July 15, 2024
I absolutely love this resource! I wish I had the patience and logic to create some mysteries of my own, but now that I've used this I just let you do the work for me. ;) The students LOVE math mysteries, also! Thanks so much for sharing!
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192 reviews
Grades taught: 3rd
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Jul 15, 2024
Thank you so much for the incredible feedback! I’m so happy to hear you love my math mysteries! I have a whole set of second grade mysteries to check out in my store! (And 3rd-5th grade too)!!
Rated 5 out of 5
May 7, 2024
This was just what I was looking for! My students and I really enjoyed this!
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6,558 reviews
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May 7, 2024
Thank you so much for the amazing feedback!!
Rated 5 out of 5
February 27, 2024
Love this series for extra reinforcement - ready to go and very useful!
Meg E.
351 reviews
Grades taught: 2nd
Student populations: Mild to severe disabilities
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Feb 27, 2024
Thank you so much for the amazing feedback! I’m so happy to hear you enjoy these math mysteries!
Rated 3 out of 5
January 27, 2024
Great activities to use with students of all abilities. Student enjoyed the activities.
Asia B.
360 reviews
Grades taught: 1st
Student populations: Autism, Emerging bilinguals
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Jan 28, 2024
Thanks for the great feedback! Please let me know if there is anything that would make this a 5 star resource!
Rated 4 out of 5
April 4, 2023
My students enjoyed this activity but there is a lot of reading, and that was overwhelming for some students who do have strong math skills but low reading skills.
Tara W.
241 reviews
Grades taught: 2nd
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Apr 8, 2023
Thanks for the helpful feedback!! Doing this math mystery as a partner project or in small groups can support reading comprehension.

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to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve word problems involving lengths that are given in the same units, e.g., by using drawings (such as drawings of rulers) and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
Tell and write time from analog and digital clocks to the nearest five minutes, using a.m. and p.m.
Compare two three-digit numbers based on meanings of the hundreds, tens, and ones digits, using >, =, and < symbols to record the results of comparisons.
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