A sample math lesson from Mango Math's 5th 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 . 5th 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 . Easy to follow directions Number of children that can participate Questions to promote critical thinking and problem solving

5. Tricky Tangram © 2010 Mango Math Group LLC. All Rights reserved . Object of the game is to find the area of each tangram piece and then create a design that equals the total area given on the card. Tangrams, card set and dry erase marker are provided in the envelope.

6. Tricky Tangram © 2010 Mango Math Group LLC. All Rights reserved . With the smallest triangle having an area of 3, the area of the square and the mid-sized triangle will be 6 Guided questions Helps with problem solving skills and deeper understand of math concepts. What do you need to do in order to get a larger perimeter? Do you need to do anything different with the area? 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 6 6 6 6 6 Two middle sized triangles form a large triangle with an area of 12. The parallelogram is formed by two small triangles for an area of 6. 12 12 12 12 12 12 6 6 6

7. Tricky Tangram © 2010 Mango Math Group LLC. All Rights reserved . Players select tangram shapes from center of play area to create a shape that equals total area on card. Guided questions Helps with problem solving skills and deeper understand of math concepts. Which tangrams did you select first and why? How did you determine the value of each tangram shape? What is the least amount of shapes that you can use to get to the total area? What is the most amount of shapes that you can use to get to the total are? 3 3 3 3 3 6 6 6 6 6 12 12 12 12 12 12 6 6 6

9. Tricky Tangrams is just one of the games in the 5th grade crate. Below is a full list of all 20 game/activities: