⚽ Basketball, SoccerGrade 2Reading: grades 3-4AdditionSubtractionSkip countingPlace valueMissing addends
The Championship Cup Caper
Someone swiped the Golden Cup right before the big game! The arena doors are locked, and only a pro athlete could have pulled off this stunt. Coach Leo needs your help to check the clues and find the thief!
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 | Shooting Hand | Head Style | Main Obstacle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan | Bicycle Kick | Super Grip Socks | Left Handed | High Ponytail | Squeaky Floorboards |
| Kobe | Dribbling Dash | Silver Goalie Gloves | Right Handed | High Ponytail | Bright Lights |
| Messi | Bicycle Kick | Squeaky Sneakers | Left Handed | Neon Sweatband | Squeaky Floorboards |
| Haaland | Dribbling Dash | Silver Goalie Gloves | Right Handed | High Ponytail | Squeaky Floorboards |
| LeBron | Bicycle Kick | Neon Cleats | Left Handed | High Ponytail | Bright Lights |
| Morgan | Fast Break Sprint | Golden Whistle | Right Handed | Neon Sweatband | Bright Lights |
| Rapinoe | Fast Break Sprint | Super Grip Socks | Right Handed | Spiky Haircut | Squeaky Floorboards |
| Caitlin | Dribbling Dash | Golden Whistle | Right Handed | High Ponytail | Bright Lights |
| Tatum | Fast Break Sprint | Neon Cleats | Left Handed | High Ponytail | Bright Lights |
| Luka | Header Goal | Silver Goalie Gloves | Left Handed | Neon Sweatband | Squeaky Floorboards |
| Yao | Fast Break Sprint | Squeaky Sneakers | Left Handed | Spiky Haircut | Squeaky Floorboards |
| Pele | Fast Break Sprint | Squeaky Sneakers | Right Handed | High Ponytail | Bright Lights |
| Magic | Three Point Shot | Neon Cleats | Right Handed | High Ponytail | Squeaky Floorboards |
| Marta | Fast Break Sprint | Golden Whistle | Left Handed | High Ponytail | Bright Lights |
| Kane | Fast Break Sprint | Silver Goalie Gloves | Left Handed | High Ponytail | Bright Lights |
| Shaq | Header Goal | Silver Goalie Gloves | Left Handed | Neon Sweatband | Bright Lights |
| Durant | Dribbling Dash | Golden Whistle | Left Handed | Neon Sweatband | Slippery Floor |
| Bird | Dribbling Dash | Silver Goalie Gloves | Left Handed | Neon Sweatband | Squeaky Floorboards |
| Mbappe | Header Goal | Super Grip Socks | Left Handed | High Ponytail | Bright Lights |
| Neymar | Dribbling Dash | Super Grip Socks | Left Handed | Neon Sweatband | Squeaky Floorboards |
| Saka | Header Goal | Super Grip Socks | Right Handed | Neon Sweatband | Bright Lights |
Clue 1
Addition
Coach Leo is counting up the soccer balls left in the storage bin. Let us add the new shipment to find the total and 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
73
22
98
46
48
66
66
88
48
96
45
76
98
79
96
76
T
73
22
88
46
98
T
73
22
98
67
76
66
45
98
96
58
22
48
79
T
73
66
98
36 + 37 =T
69 + 29 =E
22 + 45 =G
24 + 22 =V
32 + 16 =I
30 + 46 =O
19 + 47 =L
35 + 61 =N
29 + 16 =D
58 + 30 =A
16 + 6 =H
48 + 31 =S
35 + 23 =W
0/13 letters found
Clue 2
Subtraction
We had a full rack of basketballs, but some rolled away down the hallway. Subtract the missing balls to see how many are left and get the next lead.
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
37
16
75
38
68
38
50
75
46
T
37
28
71
27
56
56
69
75
38
35
27
T
37
16
T
37
16
75
69
75
21
T
37
16
39
63
28
62 - 25 =T
59 - 13 =C
84 - 15 =L
75 - 7 =U
68 - 30 =S
59 - 24 =W
81 - 31 =P
61 - 40 =F
67 - 11 =B
40 - 12 =D
110 - 39 =R
99 - 24 =E
33 - 6 =I
63 - 24 =A
25 - 9 =H
64 - 1 =N
0/16 letters found
Clue 3
Skip counting
The team jerseys are hung up in neat rows of five. Skip count by fives along the rack to find the final number and reveal the third 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
21
25
16
14
140
36
12
25
T
21
42
36
12
25
T
21
35
14
42
36
18
50
16
50
T
21
25
16
35
30
35
10
16
130
T
21
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, ___, 24, 27T
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, ___, 40, 45S
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, ___, 150, 160R
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, ___, 20, 22N
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, ___, 45, 48L
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, ___, 35, 40U
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, ___, 140, 150C
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, ___, 15, 18G
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, ___, 16, 18B
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, ___, 60, 70D
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___, 12, 14P
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, ___, 39, 42I
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, ___, 30, 35H
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, ___, 18, 20E
0/14 letters found
Clue 4
Place value
The digital scoreboard is blinking with tens and ones! Figure out the place value of the score to reboot the screen and read the fourth 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.
W
74
22
50
87
95
38
24
47
53
60
12
47
38
24
50
12
87
61
47
19
98
69
19
96
87
38
62
60
47
98
35
What number has 7 tens and 4 ones?W
What number has 3 tens and 5 ones?L
What number has 6 tens and 0 ones?T
What number has 4 tens and 7 ones?A
What number has 6 tens and 9 ones?G
What number has 3 tens and 8 ones?N
What number has 9 tens and 8 ones?I
What number has 9 tens and 5 ones?U
What number has 5 tens and 0 ones?F
What number has 2 tens and 2 ones?E
What number has 2 tens and 4 ones?D
What number has 1 ten and 9 ones?H
What number has 8 tens and 7 ones?O
What number has 5 tens and 3 ones?S
What number has 6 tens and 1 one?M
What number has 9 tens and 6 ones?P
What number has 6 tens and 2 ones?Y
What number has 1 ten and 2 ones?R
0/18 letters found
Clue 5
Missing addends — the last clue
We need fifty practice cones for the drill, but we only have thirty on the grass. Find the missing number of cones to solve the final mystery.
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
5 + ___ = 10
7 + ___ = 15
9 + ___ = 18
5 + ___ = 15
1 + ___ = 3
6 + ___ = 13
8 + ___ = 19
4 + ___ = 5
7 + ___ = 11
10 + ___ = 13
2 + ___ = 14
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain sneaks across the grassy pitch, then takes the MVP medal.
2.The villain leaps over the court turnstiles, then takes the MVP medal.
3.The villain leaps over the court turnstiles, then pockets the silver referee whistle.
4.The villain sneaks across the grassy pitch, then stuffs the game ball into a bag.
5.The villain dribbles through the locker room, then grabs the golden trophy cup.
6.The villain jumps onto the scoreboard platform, then swipes the championship rings.
7.The villain jumps onto the scoreboard platform, then stuffs the game ball into a bag.
8.The villain sneaks across the grassy pitch, then pockets the silver referee whistle.
9.The villain jumps onto the scoreboard platform, then grabs the golden trophy cup.
10.The villain leaps over the court turnstiles, then swipes the championship rings.
11.The villain leaps over the court turnstiles, then stuffs the game ball into a bag.
12.The villain dribbles through the locker room, then pockets the silver referee whistle.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Championship Cup Caper
Culprit: Kane (Fast Break Sprint · Silver Goalie Gloves · Left Handed · High Ponytail · Bright Lights)
- Clue 1 (Addition): "THE VILLAIN DOES NOT HAVE THE GOLDEN WHISTLE"36 + 37 = 73 (T) · 69 + 29 = 98 (E) · 22 + 45 = 67 (G) · 24 + 22 = 46 (V) · 32 + 16 = 48 (I) · 30 + 46 = 76 (O) · 19 + 47 = 66 (L) · 35 + 61 = 96 (N) · 29 + 16 = 45 (D) · 58 + 30 = 88 (A) · 16 + 6 = 22 (H) · 48 + 31 = 79 (S) · 35 + 23 = 58 (W)
- Clue 2 (Subtraction): "THE SUSPECT DRIBBLES WITH THE LEFT HAND"62 - 25 = 37 (T) · 59 - 13 = 46 (C) · 84 - 15 = 69 (L) · 75 - 7 = 68 (U) · 68 - 30 = 38 (S) · 59 - 24 = 35 (W) · 81 - 31 = 50 (P) · 61 - 40 = 21 (F) · 67 - 11 = 56 (B) · 40 - 12 = 28 (D) · 110 - 39 = 71 (R) · 99 - 24 = 75 (E) · 33 - 6 = 27 (I) · 63 - 24 = 39 (A) · 25 - 9 = 16 (H) · 64 - 1 = 63 (N)
- Clue 3 (Skip counting): "THE BRIGHT LIGHTS BLINDED THE SUSPECT"Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, ___, 24, 27 = 21 (T) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, ___, 40, 45 = 35 (S) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, ___, 150, 160 = 140 (R) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, ___, 20, 22 = 18 (N) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, ___, 45, 48 = 42 (L) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, ___, 35, 40 = 30 (U) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, ___, 140, 150 = 130 (C) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, ___, 15, 18 = 12 (G) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, ___, 16, 18 = 14 (B) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, ___, 60, 70 = 50 (D) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___, 12, 14 = 10 (P) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, ___, 39, 42 = 36 (I) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, ___, 30, 35 = 25 (H) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, ___, 18, 20 = 16 (E)
- Clue 4 (Place value): "WE FOUND A STRAND FROM A HIGH PONYTAIL"What number has 7 tens and 4 ones? = 74 (W) · What number has 3 tens and 5 ones? = 35 (L) · What number has 6 tens and 0 ones? = 60 (T) · What number has 4 tens and 7 ones? = 47 (A) · What number has 6 tens and 9 ones? = 69 (G) · What number has 3 tens and 8 ones? = 38 (N) · What number has 9 tens and 8 ones? = 98 (I) · What number has 9 tens and 5 ones? = 95 (U) · What number has 5 tens and 0 ones? = 50 (F) · What number has 2 tens and 2 ones? = 22 (E) · What number has 2 tens and 4 ones? = 24 (D) · What number has 1 ten and 9 ones? = 19 (H) · What number has 8 tens and 7 ones? = 87 (O) · What number has 5 tens and 3 ones? = 53 (S) · What number has 6 tens and 1 one? = 61 (M) · What number has 9 tens and 6 ones? = 96 (P) · What number has 6 tens and 2 ones? = 62 (Y) · What number has 1 ten and 2 ones? = 12 (R)
- Clue 5 (Missing addends): surviving statement (box 6) → Kane5 + ___ = 10 = 5 · 7 + ___ = 15 = 8 · 9 + ___ = 18 = 9 · 5 + ___ = 15 = 10 · 1 + ___ = 3 = 2 · 6 + ___ = 13 = 7 · 8 + ___ = 19 = 11 · 4 + ___ = 5 = 1 · 7 + ___ = 11 = 4 · 10 + ___ = 13 = 3 · 2 + ___ = 14 = 12
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 2 math
- Math topics
- Addition, Subtraction, Skip counting, Place value, Missing addends
- Reading level
- grades 3-4
- Theme
- The Championship Cup Caper — set in The Grand Sports Arena
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects