🏀 Women’s BasketballGrade 5Reading: grades 5-6MultiplicationFractions of a numberOrder of operationsRoundingDivision
The Case of the Championship Trophy Hijack
Just hours before tipoff in the national championship game, the glittering championship trophy vanished from center court! Review the court footage and decipher the math clues to identify the suspect.
Suspects
Possible suspects
Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.
21 of 21 still in play
| Name | signature move | specialty skill | shooting habit | hairstyle | distraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caitlin Clark | Bank Shot | Euro Step | Right Handed | Short Buzz Cut | Loud Buzzer |
| Kelsey Mitchell | Bank Shot | Buzzer Beater | Left Handed | Short Buzz Cut | Loud Buzzer |
| Kelsey Plum | Bank Shot | Buzzer Beater | Right Handed | High Ponytail | Loud Buzzer |
| Dearica Hamby | Bank Shot | Lockdown Defense | Right Handed | High Ponytail | Whistle Blasts |
| Alyssa Thomas | Full Court Press | Ankle Breaker | Right Handed | High Ponytail | Whistle Blasts |
| Jonquel Jones | No Look Pass | Euro Step | Right Handed | High Ponytail | Loud Buzzer |
| Angel Reese | Step Back Three | Buzzer Beater | Left Handed | High Ponytail | Squeaky Sneakers |
| Nneka Ogwumike | Full Court Press | Euro Step | Right Handed | High Ponytail | Loud Buzzer |
| Aliyah Boston | Bank Shot | Lockdown Defense | Right Handed | High Ponytail | Loud Buzzer |
| Jewell Loyd | Full Court Press | Euro Step | Left Handed | High Ponytail | Loud Buzzer |
| Napheesa Collier | Full Court Press | Fast Break | Left Handed | Short Buzz Cut | Loud Buzzer |
| Chelsea Gray | Full Court Press | Lockdown Defense | Left Handed | High Ponytail | Squeaky Sneakers |
| Sabrina Ionescu | Step Back Three | Ankle Breaker | Right Handed | High Ponytail | Loud Buzzer |
| Brittney Griner | No Look Pass | Fast Break | Right Handed | High Ponytail | Squeaky Sneakers |
| Aja Wilson | Bank Shot | Fast Break | Right Handed | High Ponytail | Squeaky Sneakers |
| Diana Taurasi | Crossover Dribble | Fast Break | Right Handed | Braided Cornrows | Squeaky Sneakers |
| Courtney Vandersloot | Crossover Dribble | Buzzer Beater | Left Handed | Braided Cornrows | Loud Buzzer |
| Arike Ogunbowale | Crossover Dribble | Euro Step | Left Handed | High Ponytail | Whistle Blasts |
| Allisha Gray | No Look Pass | Ankle Breaker | Right Handed | Short Buzz Cut | Loud Buzzer |
| Jackie Young | Crossover Dribble | Fast Break | Left Handed | Short Buzz Cut | Whistle Blasts |
| Rhyne Howard | Full Court Press | Buzzer Beater | Right Handed | Braided Cornrows | Loud Buzzer |
Clue 1
Multiplication facts (1-12)
To unlock the first encoded clip from arena security, multiply the rows of stadium seats by the seats in each row.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
11
110
4
72
2
5
5
7
2
16
8
48
4
32
16
48
T
11
80
32
4
7
15
80
96
96
4
66
15
4
7
T
11
4
66
11 × 1 =T
6 × 12 =V
2 × 2 =E
8 × 12 =Z
1 × 5 =L
1 × 2 =I
11 × 6 =R
4 × 8 =S
1 × 7 =A
1 × 8 =D
3 × 5 =B
10 × 11 =H
2 × 8 =N
8 × 6 =O
10 × 8 =U
0/15 letters found
Clue 2
Fractions of a number
To decipher the second clue, find the fractional portion of practice tape reviewed by the coaching staff.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
4
31
19
26
23
29
32
19
24
40
24
21
18
18
23
19
12
22
21
T
4
31
T
4
31
19
21
24
24
21
13
31
T
4
31
29
2
40
1/8 of 32 =T
3/6 of 58 =A
1/4 of 72 =B
4/10 of 65 =P
2/10 of 95 =E
1/3 of 69 =L
2/10 of 155 =H
2/6 of 39 =G
3/10 of 70 =I
3/6 of 24 =S
1/4 of 160 =D
2/5 of 60 =R
2/3 of 33 =W
2/5 of 80 =Y
3/6 of 4 =N
0/15 letters found
Clue 3
Order of operations
To reveal the next clue, evaluate the multi-step formula used to calculate defensive efficiency rating.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
34
11
31
57
43
52
10
T
34
31
71
35
35
43
55
54
35
10
45
43
59
10
71
6
52
71
58
58
31
35
22 + 4 × 3 =T
8 × 6 - 3 =M
38 + 5 × 4 =Z
31 + 7 × 3 =B
7 × 10 - 27 =A
8 × 8 - 5 =L
11 + 3 × 8 =R
10 × 9 - 19 =U
45 + 3 × 4 =S
2 × 12 - 13 =H
7 × 10 - 16 =F
11 × 3 - 23 =O
6 × 10 - 5 =N
10 × 4 - 9 =E
2 × 6 - 6 =D
0/15 letters found
Clue 4
Rounding
To translate the stat screen text, round the field goal percentage to the nearest whole number shown on the board.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
E
20
170
700
3000
E
20
500
50
E
20
5000
370
300
7000
5000
30
370
700
1100
370
230
300
500
9000
130
30
700
430
5000
130
90
30
500
3000
Round 19 to the nearest tenE
Round 6,663 to the nearest thousandW
Round 373 to the nearest tenH
Round 428 to the nearest tenL
Round 718 to the nearest hundredI
Round 88 to the nearest tenR
Round 3,026 to the nearest thousandD
Round 30 to the nearest tenA
Round 48 to the nearest tenC
Round 5,472 to the nearest thousandS
Round 9,247 to the nearest thousandY
Round 338 to the nearest hundredO
Round 1,074 to the nearest hundredG
Round 129 to the nearest tenT
Round 169 to the nearest tenV
Round 232 to the nearest tenP
Round 514 to the nearest hundredN
0/17 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
To complete the case file, divide the total practice cones equally among all training drills.
First solve each problem. Then find each answer in the list below and cross that sentence out. One sentence will be left — that's exactly what the villain did!
Step 1 — solve these
25 ÷ 5 = ?
22 ÷ 11 = ?
9 ÷ 3 = ?
28 ÷ 4 = ?
84 ÷ 7 = ?
32 ÷ 4 = ?
63 ÷ 7 = ?
11 ÷ 1 = ?
6 ÷ 6 = ?
30 ÷ 5 = ?
120 ÷ 12 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain dazzled defenders with a crossover dribble, then locked down opponents with intense defense.
2.The villain fooled the defense with a no look pass, then sidestepped defenders with a euro step.
3.The villain banked in a smooth off the glass shot, then locked down opponents with intense defense.
4.The villain trapped opponents with a full court press, then sidestepped defenders with a euro step.
5.The villain drilled a deep step back three, then executed a vicious ankle breaker.
6.The villain drilled a deep step back three, then sidestepped defenders with a euro step.
7.The villain banked in a smooth off the glass shot, then sprinted ahead on a fast break.
8.The villain fooled the defense with a no look pass, then sank a wild buzzer beater.
9.The villain dazzled defenders with a crossover dribble, then sprinted ahead on a fast break.
10.The villain drilled a deep step back three, then sank a wild buzzer beater.
11.The villain trapped opponents with a full court press, then sprinted ahead on a fast break.
12.The villain drilled a deep step back three, then locked down opponents with intense defense.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Case of the Championship Trophy Hijack
Culprit: Nneka Ogwumike (Full Court Press · Euro Step · Right Handed · High Ponytail · Loud Buzzer)
- Clue 1 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THE VILLAIN DOES NOT USE A BUZZER BEATER"11 × 1 = 11 (T) · 6 × 12 = 72 (V) · 2 × 2 = 4 (E) · 8 × 12 = 96 (Z) · 1 × 5 = 5 (L) · 1 × 2 = 2 (I) · 11 × 6 = 66 (R) · 4 × 8 = 32 (S) · 1 × 7 = 7 (A) · 1 × 8 = 8 (D) · 3 × 5 = 15 (B) · 10 × 11 = 110 (H) · 2 × 8 = 16 (N) · 8 × 6 = 48 (O) · 10 × 8 = 80 (U)
- Clue 2 (Fractions of a number): "THE PLAYER DRIBBLES WITH THEIR RIGHT HAND"1/8 of 32 = 4 (T) · 3/6 of 58 = 29 (A) · 1/4 of 72 = 18 (B) · 4/10 of 65 = 26 (P) · 2/10 of 95 = 19 (E) · 1/3 of 69 = 23 (L) · 2/10 of 155 = 31 (H) · 2/6 of 39 = 13 (G) · 3/10 of 70 = 21 (I) · 3/6 of 24 = 12 (S) · 1/4 of 160 = 40 (D) · 2/5 of 60 = 24 (R) · 2/3 of 33 = 22 (W) · 2/5 of 80 = 32 (Y) · 3/6 of 4 = 2 (N)
- Clue 3 (Order of operations): "THE SABOTEUR RAN FROM A LOUD BUZZER"22 + 4 × 3 = 34 (T) · 8 × 6 - 3 = 45 (M) · 38 + 5 × 4 = 58 (Z) · 31 + 7 × 3 = 52 (B) · 7 × 10 - 27 = 43 (A) · 8 × 8 - 5 = 59 (L) · 11 + 3 × 8 = 35 (R) · 10 × 9 - 19 = 71 (U) · 45 + 3 × 4 = 57 (S) · 2 × 12 - 13 = 11 (H) · 7 × 10 - 16 = 54 (F) · 11 × 3 - 23 = 10 (O) · 6 × 10 - 5 = 55 (N) · 10 × 4 - 9 = 31 (E) · 2 × 6 - 6 = 6 (D)
- Clue 4 (Rounding): "EVIDENCE SHOWS A HIGH PONYTAIL STRAND"Round 19 to the nearest ten = 20 (E) · Round 6,663 to the nearest thousand = 7000 (W) · Round 373 to the nearest ten = 370 (H) · Round 428 to the nearest ten = 430 (L) · Round 718 to the nearest hundred = 700 (I) · Round 88 to the nearest ten = 90 (R) · Round 3,026 to the nearest thousand = 3000 (D) · Round 30 to the nearest ten = 30 (A) · Round 48 to the nearest ten = 50 (C) · Round 5,472 to the nearest thousand = 5000 (S) · Round 9,247 to the nearest thousand = 9000 (Y) · Round 338 to the nearest hundred = 300 (O) · Round 1,074 to the nearest hundred = 1100 (G) · Round 129 to the nearest ten = 130 (T) · Round 169 to the nearest ten = 170 (V) · Round 232 to the nearest ten = 230 (P) · Round 514 to the nearest hundred = 500 (N)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 4) → Nneka Ogwumike25 ÷ 5 = 5 · 22 ÷ 11 = 2 · 9 ÷ 3 = 3 · 28 ÷ 4 = 7 · 84 ÷ 7 = 12 · 32 ÷ 4 = 8 · 63 ÷ 7 = 9 · 11 ÷ 1 = 11 · 6 ÷ 6 = 1 · 30 ÷ 5 = 6 · 120 ÷ 12 = 10
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 5 math
- Math topics
- Multiplication, Fractions of a number, Order of operations, Rounding, Division
- Reading level
- grades 5-6
- Theme
- The Case of the Championship Trophy Hijack — set in The National Championship Arena
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects