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3rd Grade Math Problem Solving Project | Math Mysteries Cookie Caper
3rd Grade Math Problem Solving Project | Math Mysteries Cookie Caper
3rd Grade Math Problem Solving Project | Math Mysteries Cookie Caper
3rd Grade Math Problem Solving Project | Math Mysteries Cookie Caper
3rd Grade Math Problem Solving Project | Math Mysteries Cookie Caper
3rd Grade Math Problem Solving Project | Math Mysteries Cookie Caper
3rd Grade Math Problem Solving Project | Math Mysteries Cookie Caper
3rd Grade Math Problem Solving Project | Math Mysteries Cookie Caper
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3rd Grade Math Project! Third Grade Math and Third Grade Reading! Project-Based Learning engaging math story problem project! Digital version included compatible with Google Slides and Google Classroom!

The MISSING COOKIE CAPER math mystery-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 11 pages per level of engaging math story problems! Embedded in the story problems are reading passages at an approximate 410-800 Lexile level so they are great for third grade readers! Also, if the text level is above a child's independent level, this is a great activity to do as a read-aloud or with the support of a parent/teacher!

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 3.OA.A.3, 3.OA.D.8, 3.NBT.A.1, 3.NBT.A.2, 3.NBT.A.3, 3.MD.A.1 and 3.MD.B.3. The project is also aligned to ELA standards CCSS.ELA-LITERATURE-3.3 and ELA-LITERATURE.3.10. The levels include the following types of problems:

  • Level 1: multiplication within 100 with mostly result unknown. Basic facts within 100. Elapsed time problems using multiples of 5 and 10 minutes. A few two-step problems included. One problem with multiplying by multiples of ten (using friendly numbers). Rounding to nearest hundred and addition within 500. Pictograph included.
  • Level 2: multiplication and division within 144, with unknown in different places. Missing factor multiplication included. Elapsed time problems using multiples of one minute. Two-step and multi-step story problems. Includes multiplying by multiples of ten. Rounding and addition, subtraction within 1,000. Pictograph included.

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 Missing Cookie Caper: Someone ate all of the cookies that Mrs. Woodworth baked for the bake sale that afternoon! Who could have committed such a crime? Play the role of detective to figure out which suspect is guilty of eating all the cookies!

"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!

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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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3rd Grade Math Project! Third Grade Math and Third Grade Reading! Project-Based Learning engaging math story problem project! Digital version included compatible with Google Slides and Google Classroom!

The MISSING COOKIE CAPER math mystery-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 11 pages per level of engaging math story problems! Embedded in the story problems are reading passages at an approximate 410-800 Lexile level so they are great for third grade readers! Also, if the text level is above a child's independent level, this is a great activity to do as a read-aloud or with the support of a parent/teacher!

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 3.OA.A.3, 3.OA.D.8, 3.NBT.A.1, 3.NBT.A.2, 3.NBT.A.3, 3.MD.A.1 and 3.MD.B.3. The project is also aligned to ELA standards CCSS.ELA-LITERATURE-3.3 and ELA-LITERATURE.3.10. The levels include the following types of problems:

  • Level 1: multiplication within 100 with mostly result unknown. Basic facts within 100. Elapsed time problems using multiples of 5 and 10 minutes. A few two-step problems included. One problem with multiplying by multiples of ten (using friendly numbers). Rounding to nearest hundred and addition within 500. Pictograph included.
  • Level 2: multiplication and division within 144, with unknown in different places. Missing factor multiplication included. Elapsed time problems using multiples of one minute. Two-step and multi-step story problems. Includes multiplying by multiples of ten. Rounding and addition, subtraction within 1,000. Pictograph included.

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 Missing Cookie Caper: Someone ate all of the cookies that Mrs. Woodworth baked for the bake sale that afternoon! Who could have committed such a crime? Play the role of detective to figure out which suspect is guilty of eating all the cookies!

"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 third grade math!

Third Grade Math Mysteries Swimming Pool Suspect

Distance learning math choice board BUNDLE

Distance learning first and second grade ELA & Math project

Spring Math Fact Family Fluency Practice | Addition and Subtraction

Spring Math Fact Family Practice | Multiplication & Division

Distance Learning 5th Grade Math Project Coronavirus Shopping

Third Grade Math Review BUNDLE

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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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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

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Great resource! Worked well for what I needed in my classroom.
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My students loved using this resource. It was easy to prep and my students were highly engaged. Great to use when reviewing concepts.
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This was a fun way to introduce our mystery unit. Thank you for putting it together!
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This was a wonderful resource for all of my 3rd graders.
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Used as an extension activity!
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to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Tell and write time to the nearest minute and measure time intervals in minutes. Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of time intervals in minutes, e.g., by representing the problem on a number line diagram.
Draw a scaled picture graph and a scaled bar graph to represent a data set with several categories. Solve one- and two-step “how many more” and “how many less” problems using information presented in scaled bar graphs. For example, draw a bar graph in which each square in the bar graph might represent 5 pets.
Use place value understanding to round whole numbers to the nearest 10 or 100.
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