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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:
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2005 -
Product of the Year Award, superior
educational product, Informal Education
Products™
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2004
- Product of the Year Award, superior
educational product, Informal Education
Products™
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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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