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aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_typeGive a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subjectMathematics
What age groupYear or Grade 6
What topicWord problems
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Creative Lesson Introduction: Mathematical Detective Agency

Objective

Today's lesson will dive into the exciting world of word problems in mathematics. Our goal is to transform the way we approach math by thinking like detectives!

Setting the Scene

Imagine you are part of an elite group known as the Mathematical Detective Agency (MDA). In this agency, your mission is to solve a series of tricky word problems that have stumped many before you. Each problem holds clues to unlock the mysteries of numbers and operations. Are you ready to put on your thinking cap and crack the case?

The Challenge

To kick things off, let's start with a suspenseful scenario:

Case File #01: The Great Cookie Caper

MDA has received a tip-off! The wonderful Mrs. Baker has baked a batch of her famous cookies but needs help dividing them among her guests. She baked a total of 48 cookies. Here’s the twist:

  1. The cookies will be shared among 12 friends at her tea party.
  2. However, 3 cookies must go to her pet parrot, Polly, who demands special treatment!

Your task is to figure out:

The Investigation Begins

Discussion Questions

  1. What operations will you need to use to solve this problem?
  2. How will you break down the information given in the problem?
  3. How can you explain your thought process to your fellow detectives?

Steps to Solve

  1. Identify the total number of cookies.
  2. Subtract the cookies for Polly.
  3. Divide the remaining cookies by the number of friends.

Engagement

After discussing these questions, let's split into pairs and start working through the problem together. Remember, every great detective needs to collaborate with their partner to gather all the facts!

Happy solving, detectives! 🕵️‍♂️🔍