A sample math lesson from Mango Math's First grade math curriculum. Mango Math provides grade level math games and activities that reinforce core math concepts. Our activities are designed to enhance and compliment existing curriculum and are aligned with NCTM standards. Our innovative and fun math curriculum products are designed to assist teachers, resource room instructors, home school organizations, and parents build positive attitudes towards math while reinforcing key math skills. for more information visit www.mangomathgroup.com

1. www.mangomathgroup.com © 2010 Mango Math Group LLC. All Rights reserved . 1 st Grade Sample Lesson

4. Parts of the Lesson Objectives adhere to the NCTM grade level standards All supplies found in envelope Teaching suggestions and alterations to activity/game Mathematical strands covered © 2010 Mango Math Group LLC. All Rights reserved . Vocabulary Easy to follow directions Number of children that can participate Questions to promote critical thinking and problem solving

5. Golden Hexagon © 2010 Mango Math Group LLC. All Rights reserved . Object of the game is for students to explore equivalent values and the associative property. Pattern blocks, number die and pattern block die are included so that up to 4 players can participate in game. Player 1 Player 2 Player 3 Banker 6 triangles 1 hexagon 4 squares 2 trapezoids 3 rhombus 12 rhombus

6. Golden Hexagon © 2010 Mango Math Group LLC. All Rights reserved . Player 1 Player 2 Player 3 Banker Rolled a 2 and a triangle Rolled a 4 and a square Rolled a 3 and a square As students play they can go to the banker to exchange equivalent values for hexagons. As displayed Player 3 has four squares so they can exchange it for one hexagon. 6 triangles 1 hexagon 4 squares 2 trapezoids 3 rhombus 12 rhombus

7. Golden Hexagon Player 1 Player 2 Player 3 Banker Which shape was the hardest to collect and trade in? Can you combine any of these shapes to equal 1 hexagon? © 2010 Mango Math Group LLC. All Rights reserved . Guided questions Helps with problem solving skills and deeper understand of math concepts. Player 1 can exchange his/her three rhombi for a hexagon Player 2 can exchange three triangles and one trapezoid for a hexagon Player 3 can trade two trapezoids for a hexagon

9. Golden Hexagon is just one of the games in the 1st grade crate. Below is a full list of all 20 game/activities: