🏀 BasketballGrade 2Reading: grades 1-2Place valueAdditionSubtractionSkip countingDivision
The Championship Trophy Caper
Someone took the shiny championship trophy right off the scorer bench during halftime. The detective needs your help to check clues and find out who took it.
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 | Lucky Gear | Dominant Hand | Hairstyle | Giveaway Sign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion | Fast Break | Neon Laces | Right Handed | Curly Hair | Bouncing Ball |
| Sabrina | Halfcourt Shot | High Top Kicks | Right Handed | Curly Hair | Loud Whistle |
| Candace | Crossover | High Top Kicks | Right Handed | Curly Hair | Loud Whistle |
| Jimmy | Sky Hook | Star Headband | Right Handed | Buzz Cut | Loud Whistle |
| Shaq | Fast Break | High Top Kicks | Left Handed | Curly Hair | Squeaky Shoes |
| Steph | Crossover | Padded Sleeves | Left Handed | Buzz Cut | Squeaky Shoes |
| Giannis | Sky Hook | Padded Sleeves | Left Handed | Braided Hair | Squeaky Shoes |
| Kyrie | Crossover | Gold Whistle | Left Handed | Buzz Cut | Bouncing Ball |
| Aja | Halfcourt Shot | Star Headband | Left Handed | Curly Hair | Loud Whistle |
| Breanna | Sky Hook | Neon Laces | Right Handed | Buzz Cut | Squeaky Shoes |
| Kaitlyn | Fast Break | Neon Laces | Left Handed | Buzz Cut | Loud Whistle |
| Devin | Crossover | Gold Whistle | Right Handed | Curly Hair | Loud Whistle |
| Luka | Halfcourt Shot | Padded Sleeves | Right Handed | Curly Hair | Loud Whistle |
| Nikola | Sky Hook | High Top Kicks | Right Handed | Curly Hair | Squeaky Shoes |
| Sue | Slam Dunk | Neon Laces | Right Handed | Braided Hair | Squeaky Shoes |
| Anthony | Crossover | Gold Whistle | Right Handed | Curly Hair | Squeaky Shoes |
| Paige | Halfcourt Shot | Gold Whistle | Right Handed | Braided Hair | Bouncing Ball |
| Maya | Halfcourt Shot | Star Headband | Right Handed | Buzz Cut | Squeaky Shoes |
| Ja | Crossover | Star Headband | Right Handed | Curly Hair | Loud Whistle |
| Damian | Halfcourt Shot | Star Headband | Right Handed | Braided Hair | Squeaky Shoes |
| Jayson | Slam Dunk | Star Headband | Left Handed | Curly Hair | Squeaky Shoes |
Clue 1
Place value
Look at the digit in the tens place on the scoreboard to unlock the first clue.
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
52
34
71
23
16
71
55
91
85
T
52
34
63
71
98
30
54
71
23
16
54
T
52
62
71
55
24
13
55
30
30
71
30
23
64
71
71
26
71
23
What number has 5 tens and 2 ones?T
What number has 6 tens and 3 ones?I
What number has 5 tens and 5 ones?A
What number has 5 tens and 4 ones?O
What number has 1 ten and 3 ones?P
What number has 3 tens and 0 ones?D
What number has 8 tens and 5 ones?Y
What number has 1 ten and 6 ones?N
What number has 9 tens and 1 one?K
What number has 7 tens and 1 one?E
What number has 6 tens and 4 ones?L
What number has 3 tens and 4 ones?H
What number has 2 tens and 3 ones?S
What number has 9 tens and 8 ones?F
What number has 2 tens and 6 ones?V
What number has 2 tens and 4 ones?R
What number has 6 tens and 2 ones?W
0/17 letters found
Clue 2
Addition
Add the practice scores together to find out who was near the gym.
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
31
35
79
68
66
68
30
79
38
T
31
44
36
97
96
96
69
79
44
55
97
T
31
35
T
31
35
79
97
36
36
97
87
35
T
31
35
74
65
44
17 + 14 =T
32 + 64 =B
55 + 32 =G
38 + 17 =W
14 + 22 =R
38 + 36 =A
14 + 30 =D
37 + 28 =N
64 + 33 =I
17 + 18 =H
26 + 12 =C
25 + 41 =U
56 + 23 =E
25 + 43 =S
17 + 13 =P
25 + 44 =L
0/16 letters found
Clue 3
Subtraction
Subtract the stolen basketballs from the rack count to trace the mystery path.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
A
21
75
24
70
43
14
85
64
39
69
75
23
54
75
23
14
33
23
A
21
74
69
85
23
15
24
70
74
69
59 - 38 =A
85 - 10 =L
96 - 27 =T
104 - 19 =H
49 - 25 =O
65 - 26 =S
67 - 3 =I
87 - 17 =U
55 - 40 =C
54 - 31 =E
51 - 8 =D
92 - 38 =B
15 - 1 =W
79 - 5 =R
62 - 29 =N
0/15 letters found
Clue 4
Skip counting
Skip count the practice cones down the court to find where the thief stepped.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
A
16
26
8
33
110
14
130
A
16
50
33
21
A
16
36
6
27
8
80
140
70
14
30
130
90
70
A
16
36
9
90
30
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, ___, 18, 20A
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, ___, 35, 40T
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, ___, 75, 80B
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, ___, 60, 70I
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, ___, 10, 12U
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, ___, 30, 33O
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, ___, 28, 30C
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, ___, 39, 42S
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, ___, 24, 27W
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, ___, 12, 15K
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, ___, 16, 18Y
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, ___, 150, 160D
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, ___, 120, 130L
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, ___, 140, 150H
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, ___, 36, 39R
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, ___, 8, 10F
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, ___, 100, 110E
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, ___, 90, 100N
0/18 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
Divide the team jerseys evenly into stacks to reveal the final answer.
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
18 ÷ 2 = ?
4 ÷ 1 = ?
60 ÷ 6 = ?
121 ÷ 11 = ?
18 ÷ 3 = ?
42 ÷ 6 = ?
36 ÷ 3 = ?
16 ÷ 8 = ?
88 ÷ 11 = ?
30 ÷ 10 = ?
8 ÷ 8 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain used a sky hook, then laced up neon laces.
2.The villain used a sky hook, then pulled on a star headband.
3.The villain sank a halfcourt shot, then pulled on a star headband.
4.The villain did a crossover, then blew a gold whistle.
5.The villain did a crossover, then adjusted high top kicks.
6.The villain ran a fast break, then blew a gold whistle.
7.The villain made a slam dunk, then put on padded sleeves.
8.The villain sank a halfcourt shot, then laced up neon laces.
9.The villain sank a halfcourt shot, then adjusted high top kicks.
10.The villain did a crossover, then pulled on a star headband.
11.The villain ran a fast break, then put on padded sleeves.
12.The villain used a sky hook, then put on padded sleeves.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Championship Trophy Caper
Culprit: Candace (Crossover · High Top Kicks · Right Handed · Curly Hair · Loud Whistle)
- Clue 1 (Place value): "THE SNEAKY THIEF DOES NOT WEAR PADDED SLEEVES"What number has 5 tens and 2 ones? = 52 (T) · What number has 6 tens and 3 ones? = 63 (I) · What number has 5 tens and 5 ones? = 55 (A) · What number has 5 tens and 4 ones? = 54 (O) · What number has 1 ten and 3 ones? = 13 (P) · What number has 3 tens and 0 ones? = 30 (D) · What number has 8 tens and 5 ones? = 85 (Y) · What number has 1 ten and 6 ones? = 16 (N) · What number has 9 tens and 1 one? = 91 (K) · What number has 7 tens and 1 one? = 71 (E) · What number has 6 tens and 4 ones? = 64 (L) · What number has 3 tens and 4 ones? = 34 (H) · What number has 2 tens and 3 ones? = 23 (S) · What number has 9 tens and 8 ones? = 98 (F) · What number has 2 tens and 6 ones? = 26 (V) · What number has 2 tens and 4 ones? = 24 (R) · What number has 6 tens and 2 ones? = 62 (W)
- Clue 2 (Addition): "THE SUSPECT DRIBBLED WITH THEIR RIGHT HAND"17 + 14 = 31 (T) · 32 + 64 = 96 (B) · 55 + 32 = 87 (G) · 38 + 17 = 55 (W) · 14 + 22 = 36 (R) · 38 + 36 = 74 (A) · 14 + 30 = 44 (D) · 37 + 28 = 65 (N) · 64 + 33 = 97 (I) · 17 + 18 = 35 (H) · 26 + 12 = 38 (C) · 25 + 41 = 66 (U) · 56 + 23 = 79 (E) · 25 + 43 = 68 (S) · 17 + 13 = 30 (P) · 25 + 44 = 69 (L)
- Clue 3 (Subtraction): "A LOUD WHISTLE BLEW NEAR THE COURT"59 - 38 = 21 (A) · 85 - 10 = 75 (L) · 96 - 27 = 69 (T) · 104 - 19 = 85 (H) · 49 - 25 = 24 (O) · 65 - 26 = 39 (S) · 67 - 3 = 64 (I) · 87 - 17 = 70 (U) · 55 - 40 = 15 (C) · 54 - 31 = 23 (E) · 51 - 8 = 43 (D) · 92 - 38 = 54 (B) · 15 - 1 = 14 (W) · 79 - 5 = 74 (R) · 62 - 29 = 33 (N)
- Clue 4 (Skip counting): "A CURLY HAIR WAS FOUND BY THE BASKET"Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, ___, 18, 20 = 16 (A) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, ___, 35, 40 = 30 (T) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, ___, 75, 80 = 70 (B) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, ___, 60, 70 = 50 (I) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, ___, 10, 12 = 8 (U) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, ___, 30, 33 = 27 (O) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, ___, 28, 30 = 26 (C) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, ___, 39, 42 = 36 (S) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, ___, 24, 27 = 21 (W) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, ___, 12, 15 = 9 (K) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, ___, 16, 18 = 14 (Y) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, ___, 150, 160 = 140 (D) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, ___, 120, 130 = 110 (L) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, ___, 140, 150 = 130 (H) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, ___, 36, 39 = 33 (R) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, ___, 8, 10 = 6 (F) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, ___, 100, 110 = 90 (E) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, ___, 90, 100 = 80 (N)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 5) → Candace18 ÷ 2 = 9 · 4 ÷ 1 = 4 · 60 ÷ 6 = 10 · 121 ÷ 11 = 11 · 18 ÷ 3 = 6 · 42 ÷ 6 = 7 · 36 ÷ 3 = 12 · 16 ÷ 8 = 2 · 88 ÷ 11 = 8 · 30 ÷ 10 = 3 · 8 ÷ 8 = 1
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 2 math
- Math topics
- Place value, Addition, Subtraction, Skip counting, Division
- Reading level
- grades 1-2
- Theme
- The Championship Trophy Caper — set in The City Arena Basketball Court
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects