What a Character Trait
Riddle Me This
Can You Infer
Math
More math
100
Katie noticed that Greg, the new kid in her class, was sitting alone at recess. She knew that her soccer team needed one more player for the game to be fair. Katie smiled as she invited Greg to play with her and her friends today.
How would you describe Katie?
Katie is kind or friendly - she asked Greg to play with her group when she saw that he was by himself.
Key Words: smiled, invited
100
I am protected by a white shield but it can still crack. I must be broken before you can use me.
What am I?
An egg.
100
I have just had a job interview. The interviewer said they would call me back tomorrow afternoon. As I was about to eat my lunch I hear the phone ring.
Can you infer who is calling on the phone?
The interviewer is calling about offering me a job - the interviewer said they would call in the afternoon and lunchtime is in the afternoon.
100
-10 - (+12) = ___________
-22
100
The operation associated with this symbol "x" in math
Multiplication
200
Mike strutted over to the batter's box. He stood tall and grinned as he anticipated the pitch. Without hesitation he swung hard and watched the baseball soar into left field. He laughed boastfully as he raced around the bases.
How would you describe Mike?
Mike is confident - he was sure that he could get a homerun at the baseball game.
Key Words: strutted, stood tall, grinned, anticipated, without hesitation, laughed boastfully
200
I can be made from metal or plastic. I have many teeth yet my bite harms no one. I am really helpful with knots!
What am I?
A comb.
200
My cousins were watching a scary movie in the basement. All of a sudden the power turned off and I heard screaming coming from downstairs.
Can you infer why my cousins were screaming?
My cousins were screaming because they got scared from the power outage and the movie - they were watching a scary movie and they did not expect the power to go out.
200
The distance an integer is from zero on a number line
Absolute value
200
3x3x2
18
300
Jane gulped as she stood up and marched over to Casey as he pushed another student. She boldly tapped the bully on the shoulder and daringly told him to stop despite being scared. Casey sneered at her go away but she did not move.
How would you describe Jane?
Jane is brave or courageous - she was standing up to Casey, the bully, despite being scared of him.
Key Words: gulped, marched, boldly, daringly, did not move
300
I come out at night without being called. I’m lost in the day without being stolen. I am one of many and can be seen from very far away. People like to sing a song about me.
What am I?
A star.
300
I told my neighbor that my new puppy was still losing his baby teeth and will sometimes nip at your fingers when he plays. I left the room to get something from the kitchen when I heard, "OUCH", coming from the living room.
Can you infer who said "OUCH" and why?
My neighbour said "OUCH" becausse my puppy bit him - the puppy was still teething and the neighbour was told that the puppy would bite fingers when he plays.
300
It will be – 10º tonight. The weatherman predicts it will be 10º warmer by noon tomorrow. What will the temperature be by noon tomorrow?
0 degrees
300
What is 62?
36
400
Billie knew that Dad wouldn't wake up until three o'clock. She tip-toed to the cupboard and gingerly pulled the door open it would not squeak. She smirked as she took the bag of chips and hid in her bedroom.
How would describe Billie?
Billie is sneaky - she stole the chips from the cupboard while Dad was sleeping.
Key Words: tip-toed, gingerly (to do something in a careful or cautious way), took, hid.
400
I’m soft and hairy from door to door. I’m the pet that always stays on the floor.
What am I?
A carpet.
400
I saw that someone had stolen a red bicycle on the news last night. The next day a girl down the street was showing everyone her new red bicycle. It looked like it had been used before.
Can you infer who stole the bicycle?
The girl stole the bicycle - the stolen bicycle was red and the new bicycle was red and looked like it had been used.
400
18 (2 - 2)
0
400
What is the answer to a division problem called?
quotient
500
Wanda liked to arrange her toys in neat rows on her bed and kept her room tidy. She was always prepared for class and never was missing a pencil from her pencil case. She would carefully tuck her papers in a folder while other students shoved them into their backpacks.
How would you describe Wanda?
Wanda is organised - she keeps her room tidy and always prepared for class.
Key Words: arrange, neat, tidy, prepared, carefully
500
You can find me at the front of your house. I can be pushed or pulled. I never ask questions, but I’m always answered. People listen to the music I make.
What am I?
A doorbell.
500
My grandpa and I went fishing at the lake but we didn't catch anything before it was time to go home. On the way home, my grandpa stopped at the grocery store. Later my mom congratulated me on how tasty the baked salmon was for dinner.
Can you infer why we had fish for dinner?
We had fish for dinner because my grandpa bought a salmon - we were not able to catch one at the lake and grandpa stopped at the gorcery store before dinner.
500
What property is demonstrated here?
Distributive Property
500
Jude's sighed with relief when he watched the fireman carry his cat, Mittens, down from the tree. He wiped the tears from his eyes and rushed to hug the man who had rescued his beloved pet. The next day Jude sent him a card to show his appreciation.
How is Jude feeling?
Jude is feeling grateful or thankful - he is thanking the fireman for rescuing his pet cat from a tree.
Key Words: relief, tears, hug, beloved, appreciation