{"product_id":"absolute-value-and-opposites-mystery-detective","title":"Absolute Value and Opposites | Mystery Detective Worksheets | Grades 6–9","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese absolute value worksheets for 6th grade, 7th grade and 8th grade cover opposites and integers practice and absolute value expressions in ten printable Mini Mystery Detective math cases. They're no prep, with an answer key for every case. Use them in math centers, for morning work or homework, or as review before a unit test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTen one-page cases build from finding the absolute value of an integer to expressions with decimals, fractions and mixed numbers. Students meeting absolute value for the first time can start at Level 1, and students who need more of a stretch can go straight to the later levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAbsolute value of an integer, and the opposite of a number\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdding and subtracting absolute values, including answers that finish negative\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSimplifying what's inside the bars before taking the absolute value\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTelling the size of a number apart from where it sits on the number line\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMultiplying and dividing with absolute value\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAbsolute value with decimals, fractions and mixed numbers in simplest form\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA case notes page that teaches distance from zero on a number line, with worked examples and the mistakes students make most\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTen mysteries to solve, a detective's case log to track the culprits, a certificate for finishing the file, and answer keys for every case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ten Mysteries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cases are leveled. You can hand out different pages to different students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLevel 1, Absolute Value Basics - The Flooded Pool Lane, The Muted Band Room\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLevel 2, Opposites and Differences - The Wilted Plant Beds, The Jammed Snack Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLevel 3, Inside the Bars First - The Cracked Art Kiln, The Tangled Bag Rack\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLevel 4, Multiples and Multi-Step - The Lost Chess Clock, The Spilled Lab Tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLevel 5, Decimals and Fractions - The Wiped Class Photo, The Empty Trophy Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Mini Mystery Detective?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA no-prep detective activity where students solve math problems to cross off suspects and unmask the culprit. Each page is self-checking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf an answer is wrong, it won't match a suspect, and students can go back and find the mistake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Use This Resource\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmall group work and intervention\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBell ringers and warm-ups\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSub plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndependent practice after a lesson\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDifferentiated practice in a mixed-ability class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade Levels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for 6th, 7th and 8th grade math. It also suits advanced 5th graders meeting absolute value early, and high school students who want a refresher before absolute value equations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love Mystery Detectives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo prep needed. 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