Ozwick the wizard has 3 apprentices and a son and wants to give each of them one of his magic books. Each book will go to the person who deserves it most. The clues are that Helen does not like griffins or unicorns, Oz collects family photos, Nina does not like getting wet, Vanessa loves soup and liquid things, and Helen likes time traveling. They must use the clues to determine which apprentice or son will receive each book.

1. Grade 4
Problem Solving Performance Task
Write a mathematical problem based on the characters and plot of your fantasy story.
Be sure that it can be solved using logical reasoning as a strategy.
Problem:
Ozwick, the great wizard has 3 young apprentices: Nina, Vanessa, and Helen. He also
has a son, Oz. When they grow up, he is going to give each of them one of his great
magic books. He is giving each book to the one that deserves it the most.
Who will get each book?
Clues:
Helen does not like Griffins and Unicorns.
Oz collects family photos.
Nina does not like getting wet.
Vanessa loves soup and liquid things.
Helen likes time traveling a lot.
Grid:
Magical- Magic potion Wizard-History Ozwick’s
Creature book book book Family-History
book
Nina
Vanessa
Helen
Oz