Math Detective

Higher-Order Thinking • Reading • Writing in Mathematics

Grade Levels: 

3rd-4th

5th-6th

7th/8th

 

Math Detective books and software:

 

Math Detective's® uses topics and skills drawn from national math standards to prepare 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.

Parent/Teacher 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

Math Detective™ Software

Features 37 activities
Self-tutoring: quick or detailed instructions, hints, and explanations for correct and incorrect answers
Self-grading
Printable award certificates and fun reward games
Saves unfinished games
On-screen teaching guide, Answer keys, Glossary of terms, Diagnostic, comparative, and score detailed Reports, Learning/Test mode
Password protection
 

Math Detective helps with preparation for these assessments:

State Assessment Tests - All 50 states
Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT–7)
Metropolitan Achievement Test (MAT 7 & MAT 8)
Stanford Achievement Test™ (SAT/9)
Iowa Tests of Basic Skills® (ITBS®)
California Achievement Tests (CAT/5)
and many more

Math Detective Product Awards:

• 2005 - Product of the Year Award, superior educational product, Informal Education Products™

• 2004 - Product of the Year Award, superior educational product, Informal Education Products™

• 2003 - Winning Resource for Successful Teaching, Learning® Magazine

Comments from others:

Math Detective Software is an ideal solution for test preparation because it does not teach to a particular assessment. It develops the skills needed to excel on new assessments." -Terri Husted, author

"These problems encourage real thinking behaviors and tie together reading, writing, and math. A great resource. Recommended!" -Teacher's Choice Awards

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