Solve word problems as mysteries unfold!

GRADES 4 - 7

Math Mysteries offers an effective way to teach basic skills for solving word problems like those found on state tests. Students learn how to understand the problem, collect information, solve the problem, and check their answer. Best of all, students interact with engaging characters to unravel an intriguing mystery, answering word problems every step of the way!

MEETS STATE AND NATIONAL STANDARDS
Your students will:

	Practice problem solving and develop number sense
	Apply a process to understand the problem, collect information, solve, and check
	Isolate critical information and discard extraneous information
	Choose step-by-step operations for word problems
	Associate numbers with units throughout the computational process
	Communicate mathematically by listening, reading, and writing
	Connect mathematics to a variety of contexts
	Solve word problems in different strands: whole numbers, fractions, measurement

PRODUCT FEATURES

	Single- and multi-step word problems
	Challenging word problems with tricky units and extraneous information
	Classroom instruction with guided practice
	Independent student practice of problem-solving
	Immediate feedback and problem-solving hints
	Assessment reports for each student
	Exciting virtual environment with a mystery to solve
	Engaging characters
	Audio narration and text-captioning

Math Mysteries consists of the following titles:

• Advanced Fractions
• Advanced Whole Numbers
• Fractions
• Measurement
• Whole Numbers

	Buy all 5 titles and save up to 25%! The Math Mysteries Collection is the perfect way to help students master word problems across the mathematics curriculum. These five titles engage students across a range of grade and ability levels.

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	Title	Collection
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	1 computer		$339
	5 computer		$1,130
	10 computer		$1,700
	30 computer		$3,000
	Value Pack		$4,125

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	Each title includes 2 Mac/Win CD-ROMs for teacher-led instruction and independent student practice, plus a comprehensive Teacher's Guide.

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