The Museum Of Mysteries (Math Quest)
#2 in Maths Quest Series
What’s inside...
It's a race against time to solve the clues and save the Golden Hoard. If you fail, the treasure will be lost forever! A mathematical mystery of numbers, will you survive until the end? Make your way through this thrilling adventure, using your maths skills to decide how the plot unfolds. Complete your mission and become a maths whizz at the same time! Discover an exhilarating world of learning by solving a series of mathematical problems. Finding the answers will enable readers to advance through an exciting adventure story.
Discussion points
What was your favorite puzzle in the book, and why did that one stand out to you?
Which character did you find most interesting, and what would you do if you were in their shoes?
How do you think using math helped the characters solve the mysteries in the museum?
If you could create your own math mystery, what would it be about and how would it be solved?
What did you learn about teamwork from the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the puzzles from the book to real-life scenarios. This enhances practical understanding and application of math skills.
If your child shows particular interest in a character or puzzle, suggest drawing it or creating a similar puzzle together, fostering creativity and deeper understanding through activity.
Discuss how different characters worked together to solve the museum mysteries, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and diverse thinking.
Use math puzzles similar to those in the book during daily activities to make learning fun and directly connected to your child's interests.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: As children navigate through the museum in 'The Museum of Mysteries,' they encounter various mathematical puzzles and challenges that they must solve to proceed in the story.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these problem-solving skills in their daily life when facing challenges in schoolwork or in understanding new concepts.
Example Lesson: Critical thinking
Explanation: The book encourages readers to think critically as they decide which path to take at certain junctions within the museum, fostering decision-making skills.
Real-World Application: This can help children make thoughtful decisions in real-life situations, evaluating consequences before acting.
Example Lesson: Importance of mathematics
Explanation: David Glover integrates math seamlessly into the narrative, showing how mathematics is not just academic but can be fun and integral in solving mysteries.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children appreciate math in everyday life, seeing it as a tool to solve problems and understand the world around them.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the book, collaboration with other characters is often necessary to solve the puzzles, emphasizing the value of working together.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of cooperative efforts in achieving goals, applicable in group projects at school or in community activities.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: The journey through the museum is filled with setbacks and challenges; the children’s consistent effort to overcome these obstacles highlights the importance of perseverance.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of persistence in achieving their own goals, whether in academic, sports, or personal projects.