A sample math lesson from Mango Math's 4th 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

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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. Tile Shuffle © 2010 Mango Math Group LLC. All Rights reserved . So far I have an area of 5 and a perimeter of 12. Object of the game is to help student understand the differences between area and perimeter by creating polygon shapes using tiles that meet a specific area and perimeter requirement. Tiles, dice and game boards are provided in the envelope.

6. Tile Shuffle What do you need to do in order to get a larger perimeter? Do you need to do anything different with the area? © 2010 Mango Math Group LLC. All Rights reserved . Guided questions Helps with problem solving skills and deeper understand of math concepts. I have an area of 15 but the perimeter is only 16 and I need a perimeter of 20.

7. Tile Shuffle Guided questions Helps with problem solving skills and deeper understand of math concepts. I moved two of the tiles and now I have a perimeter of 20. What do you need to do in order to get a larger perimeter? Do you need to do anything different with the area?

9. Tile is just one of the games in our 4th grade crate. Below is a full list of all 20 game/activities: