Grade Levels 3 - 8
Math Detective™ uses topics and skills drawn from national math
standards to prepare your students for advanced math courses and
assessments that measure reasoning, reading comprehension, and
writing in math.
Methods
Students read a short story that includes a chart, table, or graph.
Next they answer critical thinking questions to improve their
understanding of the math concept and develop their critical thinking
(comprehension) skills. Students can’t just scan the story for
answers—they must carefully analyze and synthesize the information
from the text and the chart, table, or graph to explain and support
their answers.
Stories are age-relevant, high-interest, and show students that math
is integral to everyday activities.
Teaching Support
Includes general and student introductions, a lesson that explains
the concept of evidence, a chart of Topics and Key Ideas to help
select activities, and detailed answers.
Prices: $18.99
