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Place Value Game Math Mystery Activity - 2nd Grade - Expanded Form, Ordering +

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This was the first of several Math Mysteries I have used this year. Since it was new to us, we completed much of it together. Most of my second grade students were able to complete our next Math Mystery independently. A high engagement activity!
My students had a good time doing this escape room. It took longer than anticipated but there was some user error. They were challenged and it made them think double-time which I loved will be doing the every year!
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Description

Place Value Math Mystery: the Case of The Puzzled Pirate - 2nd Grade Edition. Students must review place value math skills to help the Puzzled Pirate find the treasure!

Easy prep!

  • Printable PDF - print, copy, solve!
  • Digital worksheets with Google Slides or EASEL


Optional video hook included for introducing the case! (Check it out in the preview section)

BONUS: Ending video added to wrap up the case!


Math Skills Required to Unlock Clues

Students must use their math skills to unlock clues. Then, use their powers of deduction to narrow down the list of locations to find the treasure.

There are five clues to crack to solve the mystery:

  • Clue 1: Place Value Models (tens and ones)
  • Clue 2: Value of the Underlined Digit (2-digit numbers only)
  • Clue 3: Comparing Numbers (Circle the greater number) 2-digit and 3-digit numbers
  • Clue 4: Ordering Numbers less than 100 (ascending order)
  • Clue 5: Convert from expanded form (tens + ones)

Students must use critical thinking skills to determine what the clue tells them to eliminate from the list of possibilities.


Multiple Uses

- Consolidation

- Practice and Review

- Math Centers

- Early Finishers

- Substitute Teachers

- Assessment for learning

- Homework

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How long will this activity take?

Time to complete varies depending on your student's familiarity with the math mystery format and the skills required to unlock clues. You can pace it out by completing one clue a day --> there are five clues!

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⭐This is also included in the COMPLETE Math Mystery Bundle for GRADE 2

If you want more challenging placevalue math skills, select a higher-grade level version of this mystery.

Select a lower-grade version of this mystery if you want an easier set of place-value math skills.

This Place Value Math Mystery activity is available for the other grade levels listed below:

This Math Mystery pack is also available in a SPANISH version --> Please CLICK HERE to find it.

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⭐Add extra motivation with this Detective Rank Chart Download the Mystery Record & Rank Chart FREEBIE HERE

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Bundle and Save!

COMPLETE Math Mystery Bundle for GRADE 2

HOLIDAY Math Mystery Bundle {GRADE 2}

SEASONS Math Mystery Bundle Pack (GRADE 2)

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Not sure what a math mystery is? CLICK HERE to watch a video about Math Mysteries or read this blog post: What is a Math Mystery?

Read Blog Post: FIVE Easy Ways to use Math Mysteries in your Classroom.

TRY A FULL FREE MATH MYSTERY HERE (GRADES 1 - 6 DIFFERENTIATED BUNDLE)

Check out this blog post to save paper:

How to Create Reusable Math Mystery Files to Save Paper

Browse the range of 2nd Grade Math Mysteries HERE.

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