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The Championship Trophy Caper
The shiny championship trophy is missing from the center court display! A mysterious prankster has swapped it with a plain golden basketball. Head Coach Leslie needs your help to find the culprit before the big game starts.
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 | Hair Style | Distraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliyah Boston | Sky hook | Neon high-tops | Right-handed dribbler | Braided bun | Squeaking mascot horns |
| Jackie Young | Buzzer beater | Patterned arm sleeve | Right-handed dribbler | High ponytail | Loud squeaking shoes |
| Jonquel Jones | No-look pass | Patterned arm sleeve | Right-handed dribbler | Curly puff | Squeaking mascot horns |
| Rhyne Howard | Speed dribble | Logo water bottle | Left-handed dribbler | Curly puff | Loud squeaking shoes |
| Marina Mabrey | Step-back three | Neon high-tops | Left-handed dribbler | Braided bun | Loud squeaking shoes |
| Jewell Loyd | Sky hook | Sparkly headband | Left-handed dribbler | Curly puff | Loud squeaking shoes |
| Angel Reese | Speed dribble | Neon high-tops | Left-handed dribbler | Braided bun | Loud squeaking shoes |
| Nneka Ogwumike | Speed dribble | Logo water bottle | Right-handed dribbler | Curly puff | Squeaking mascot horns |
| Brittney Griner | Sky hook | Patterned arm sleeve | Left-handed dribbler | Curly puff | Loud squeaking shoes |
| Aja Wilson | No-look pass | Gold whistle | Left-handed dribbler | High ponytail | Loud squeaking shoes |
| Napheesa Collier | Sky hook | Sparkly headband | Right-handed dribbler | High ponytail | Bright camera flashes |
| Breanna Stewart | Speed dribble | Gold whistle | Left-handed dribbler | Braided bun | Bright camera flashes |
| Alyssa Thomas | No-look pass | Gold whistle | Left-handed dribbler | Braided bun | Bright camera flashes |
| Chelsea Gray | Buzzer beater | Neon high-tops | Left-handed dribbler | Curly puff | Bright camera flashes |
| Cameron Brink | Step-back three | Gold whistle | Right-handed dribbler | Curly puff | Loud squeaking shoes |
| Arike Ogunbowale | Step-back three | Gold whistle | Left-handed dribbler | Curly puff | Loud squeaking shoes |
| Diana Taurasi | Sky hook | Sparkly headband | Right-handed dribbler | Braided bun | Squeaking mascot horns |
| Caitlin Clark | Step-back three | Logo water bottle | Left-handed dribbler | Braided bun | Squeaking mascot horns |
| DeWanna Bonner | No-look pass | Logo water bottle | Left-handed dribbler | Curly puff | Loud squeaking shoes |
| Sabrina Ionescu | No-look pass | Logo water bottle | Right-handed dribbler | Braided bun | Loud squeaking shoes |
| Kahleah Copper | Sky hook | Logo water bottle | Right-handed dribbler | High ponytail | Loud squeaking shoes |
Clue 1
Multiplication facts (1-12)
We need to check the ball racks in the practice gym. There are three racks, and each rack holds six basketballs. Multiply them to find the total balls, and we can unlock the security room.
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
30
5
3
T
30
5
81
3
63
5
2
100
144
49
42
2
T
30
T
30
3
64
144
3
132
2
64
7
100
80
3
3
22
3
10 × 3 =T
2 × 1 =A
10 × 10 =S
10 × 8 =L
11 × 2 =V
6 × 7 =P
7 × 7 =O
3 × 1 =E
1 × 7 =M
12 × 12 =N
9 × 9 =I
9 × 7 =F
11 × 12 =D
5 × 1 =H
8 × 8 =R
0/15 letters found
Clue 2
Rounding
The arena ticket scanner only shows rounded numbers. We have to round the spectator count to the nearest ten to get the code for the locker room door.
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
300
90
60
20
200
20
6000
60
9000
T
300
8000
40
2000
4000
4000
3000
60
20
5000
2000
T
300
90
T
300
90
60
3000
60
800
T
300
90
400
500
8000
Round 344 to the nearest hundredT
Round 6,083 to the nearest thousandP
Round 7,992 to the nearest thousandD
Round 538 to the nearest hundredN
Round 5,486 to the nearest thousandW
Round 4,256 to the nearest thousandB
Round 244 to the nearest hundredU
Round 43 to the nearest tenR
Round 62 to the nearest tenE
Round 2,591 to the nearest thousandL
Round 2,431 to the nearest thousandI
Round 792 to the nearest hundredF
Round 92 to the nearest tenH
Round 417 to the nearest hundredA
Round 9,479 to the nearest thousandC
Round 24 to the nearest tenS
0/16 letters found
Clue 3
Addition
The equipment manager is adding up the practice jerseys. Let's help her find the total sum so she can give us the witness report.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
S
382
721
827
740
708
969
963
S
382
824
847
740
S
382
460
328
710
710
422
708
969
740
530
824
740
422
857
827
422
287
203 + 179 =S
456 + 368 =H
162 + 368 =T
224 + 484 =A
270 + 470 =E
204 + 218 =M
523 + 334 =J
238 + 472 =L
125 + 203 =I
387 + 576 =Y
433 + 394 =U
127 + 160 =P
299 + 422 =Q
427 + 420 =O
239 + 221 =W
560 + 409 =K
0/16 letters found
Clue 4
Subtraction
The scoreboard shows the home team score and the away team score. Subtract the smaller score from the larger score to find the point difference and open the lockbox.
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
756
221
173
200
416
560
696
639
796
416
405
171
480
249
416
173
173
218
639
303
405
796
171
303
249
934 - 178 =W
943 - 147 =C
562 - 146 =U
447 - 274 =F
450 - 232 =H
638 - 233 =R
593 - 113 =Y
262 - 41 =E
552 - 381 =L
378 - 75 =I
929 - 233 =D
321 - 72 =P
886 - 247 =A
326 - 126 =O
664 - 104 =N
0/15 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
The coach wants to divide twenty-four players into equal drills. Figure out how many players go in each group so we can get the final clue.
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 ÷ 1 = ?
12 ÷ 1 = ?
24 ÷ 6 = ?
110 ÷ 10 = ?
2 ÷ 2 = ?
22 ÷ 11 = ?
36 ÷ 6 = ?
90 ÷ 10 = ?
72 ÷ 9 = ?
24 ÷ 8 = ?
20 ÷ 2 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain sinks a wild buzzer beater, then tugs their patterned arm sleeve.
2.The villain speeds past with a speed dribble, then flashes their neon high-tops.
3.The villain throws a tricky no-look pass, then adjusts their sparkly headband.
4.The villain hits a smooth step-back three, then blows a shiny gold whistle.
5.The villain scores a high sky hook, then adjusts their sparkly headband.
6.The villain sinks a wild buzzer beater, then adjusts their sparkly headband.
7.The villain throws a tricky no-look pass, then sips from a logo water bottle.
8.The villain throws a tricky no-look pass, then flashes their neon high-tops.
9.The villain scores a high sky hook, then tugs their patterned arm sleeve.
10.The villain speeds past with a speed dribble, then blows a shiny gold whistle.
11.The villain scores a high sky hook, then sips from a logo water bottle.
12.The villain speeds past with a speed dribble, then sips from a logo water bottle.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Championship Trophy Caper
Culprit: DeWanna Bonner (No-look pass · Logo water bottle · Left-handed dribbler · Curly puff · Loud squeaking shoes)
- Clue 1 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THE THIEF HAS NO PATTERNED ARM SLEEVE"10 × 3 = 30 (T) · 2 × 1 = 2 (A) · 10 × 10 = 100 (S) · 10 × 8 = 80 (L) · 11 × 2 = 22 (V) · 6 × 7 = 42 (P) · 7 × 7 = 49 (O) · 3 × 1 = 3 (E) · 1 × 7 = 7 (M) · 12 × 12 = 144 (N) · 9 × 9 = 81 (I) · 9 × 7 = 63 (F) · 11 × 12 = 132 (D) · 5 × 1 = 5 (H) · 8 × 8 = 64 (R)
- Clue 2 (Rounding): "THE SUSPECT DRIBBLES WITH THE LEFT HAND"Round 344 to the nearest hundred = 300 (T) · Round 6,083 to the nearest thousand = 6000 (P) · Round 7,992 to the nearest thousand = 8000 (D) · Round 538 to the nearest hundred = 500 (N) · Round 5,486 to the nearest thousand = 5000 (W) · Round 4,256 to the nearest thousand = 4000 (B) · Round 244 to the nearest hundred = 200 (U) · Round 43 to the nearest ten = 40 (R) · Round 62 to the nearest ten = 60 (E) · Round 2,591 to the nearest thousand = 3000 (L) · Round 2,431 to the nearest thousand = 2000 (I) · Round 792 to the nearest hundred = 800 (F) · Round 92 to the nearest ten = 90 (H) · Round 417 to the nearest hundred = 400 (A) · Round 9,479 to the nearest thousand = 9000 (C) · Round 24 to the nearest ten = 20 (S)
- Clue 3 (Addition): "SQUEAKY SHOES WILL MAKE THEM JUMP"203 + 179 = 382 (S) · 456 + 368 = 824 (H) · 162 + 368 = 530 (T) · 224 + 484 = 708 (A) · 270 + 470 = 740 (E) · 204 + 218 = 422 (M) · 523 + 334 = 857 (J) · 238 + 472 = 710 (L) · 125 + 203 = 328 (I) · 387 + 576 = 963 (Y) · 433 + 394 = 827 (U) · 127 + 160 = 287 (P) · 299 + 422 = 721 (Q) · 427 + 420 = 847 (O) · 239 + 221 = 460 (W) · 560 + 409 = 969 (K)
- Clue 4 (Subtraction): "WE FOUND A CURLY PUFF HAIR CLIP"934 - 178 = 756 (W) · 943 - 147 = 796 (C) · 562 - 146 = 416 (U) · 447 - 274 = 173 (F) · 450 - 232 = 218 (H) · 638 - 233 = 405 (R) · 593 - 113 = 480 (Y) · 262 - 41 = 221 (E) · 552 - 381 = 171 (L) · 378 - 75 = 303 (I) · 929 - 233 = 696 (D) · 321 - 72 = 249 (P) · 886 - 247 = 639 (A) · 326 - 126 = 200 (O) · 664 - 104 = 560 (N)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 7) → DeWanna Bonner5 ÷ 1 = 5 · 12 ÷ 1 = 12 · 24 ÷ 6 = 4 · 110 ÷ 10 = 11 · 2 ÷ 2 = 1 · 22 ÷ 11 = 2 · 36 ÷ 6 = 6 · 90 ÷ 10 = 9 · 72 ÷ 9 = 8 · 24 ÷ 8 = 3 · 20 ÷ 2 = 10
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 3 math
- Math topics
- Multiplication, Rounding, Addition, Subtraction, Division
- Reading level
- grades 3-4
- Theme
- The Championship Trophy Caper — set in The Spark Arena
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects