Money Math
Clue: If you buy a bag of chips for $1.50 and pay the cashier with a $5 bill, this is your exact change.
$3.50
Clue: This major quadrennial international winter sports competition took place in Milano Cortina, Italy, in early 2026.
Winter Olympics
Clue: This video-sharing app, famous for short viral dances, challenges, and "aesthetics," continues to be a dominant social media platform for middle schoolers.
TikTok
Clue: This NBA team from California features three-point legend Stephen Curry and plays its home games in San Francisco.
GSW
Clue: This word means a large motor vehicle used for carrying heavy goods, and it rhymes with "duck."
Truck
Clue: A new video game usually costs $60. If the store puts it on sale for 50% off, this is the new price.
$30
Clue: In January 2026, this college football team defeated the Miami Hurricanes 27-21 to win the National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium.
Indiana Hoosiers
Clue: This brand of giant, insulated tumblers—usually complete with a side handle and a straw—took the world by storm and remains a major status symbol in the classroom.
Stanley Cup
Clue: This NFL team is famous for its freezing cold home games at Lambeau Field and fans who proudly wear giant wedges of cheese on their heads.
Green Bay
Clue: This word for a very young, energetic dog rhymes with "guppy."
Puppy
Clue: You earn $10 an hour for doing yard work in your neighborhood. This is exactly how much you will make if you work for 4.5 hours.
$45
Clue: The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup is being co-hosted by Mexico, Canada, and this third North American country
US
Clue: In 2025 and 2026, many students are rocking comfy, high-end "athleisure" from this popular brand known for its belt bags and athletic wear.
Lululemon
Clue: This WNBA team drafted superstar Caitlin Clark in 2024, bringing record-breaking viewership and massive attention to women's professional basketball.
Indiana Fever
Clue: This word for a massive, saltwater body of water rhymes with "motion."
Ocean
Clue: A fresh pair of sneakers costs $100. If your state has a 10% sales tax, this is the total amount you will have to pay at the register.
$110
Clue: This massive celestial event, where the moon passes completely between the Earth and the Sun, caused millions of Americans to look up with special glasses in April 2024.
Total Solar Eclipse
Clue: Embracing the Y2K aesthetic, many middle schoolers have ditched their wireless AirPods in favor of plugging this "retro" accessory directly into their phones.
Wired Headphones/Earbuds
Clue: This powerhouse college team from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is famous for its crimson and white colors and the rallying cry "Roll Tide."
Alabama Crimson Tide
Clue: This word describing a tiny, magical, mythical creature with wings rhymes with "dairy."
Fairy
Clue: You want to buy a $200 phone. You already have $50 saved up, and you earn $25 a week from chores. It will take you this many weeks to save the rest of the money.
6 weeks
Clue: In the field of technology, these two letters are used to describe computer systems, like ChatGPT, that can generate text, images, and mimic human intelligence.
AI
Clue: Fans of this iconic block-building video game have been wearing its merch heavily in 2025 and 2026, driven largely by the massive hype surrounding its live-action movie.
Minecraft
Clue: This NHL team won the Stanley Cup in 2024, successfully bringing the ultimate hockey trophy down to the Sunshine State.
Florida Panthers
Clue: This word for a popular type of long, stringy Italian pasta rhymes with "confetti."
Spaghetti