4th grade math activity: tile shuffle (geometry; measurement)
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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.comTRANSCRIPT
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44thth Grade Sample Grade Sample LessonLesson
44thth Grade Sample Lesson Grade Sample Lesson
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• All 12 x 12 x 18 crates are made of wood with hand grips for easy carryingAll 12 x 12 x 18 crates are made of wood with hand grips for easy carrying• Each crate comes with 20 individually packed lessons.Each crate comes with 20 individually packed lessons.• All lessons follow standards set by the NCTMAll lessons follow standards set by the NCTM• Lessons cover all 5 core math strands: measurement, algebra, number Lessons cover all 5 core math strands: measurement, algebra, number
sense, geometry, and odds & order. sense, geometry, and odds & order.
PackagingPackaging
• All lessons come in a sturdy 10 x 12 eight mil vinyl envelopeAll lessons come in a sturdy 10 x 12 eight mil vinyl envelope• All supplies are reusable and included in the envelopeAll supplies are reusable and included in the envelope• Lessons are set up to be played by 2 to 4 (or more) studentsLessons are set up to be played by 2 to 4 (or more) students• Fun and creative activities promote repetition and understanding of Fun and creative activities promote repetition and understanding of
core math conceptscore math concepts
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Parts of the LessonParts of the LessonObjectives adhere to the NCTM grade level standards
All supplies found in envelope
Teaching suggestions and alterations to activity/game
Mathematical strands covered
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Easy to follow directions
Number of children that can participate
Questions to promote critical thinking and problem solving
Tile ShuffleTile Shuffle
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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.
What do you need to do in order to get a larger perimeter?
Do you need to do anything different with the area?
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Guided questionsHelps with problem solving skills and deeper understand of math concepts.
Tile ShuffleTile Shuffle
I have an area of 15 but the perimeter is only 16 and I need a
perimeter of 20.
Tile ShuffleTile ShuffleGuided questionsHelps 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?
Tile ShuffleTile Shuffle Playing Tile Shuffle helps students build a clear Playing Tile Shuffle helps students build a clear
understanding of of the difference between understanding of of the difference between perimeter and area. perimeter and area.
Tile Shuffle also promotes problem solving, Tile Shuffle also promotes problem solving, since changing area may alter the perimeter, since changing area may alter the perimeter, and vice versa. and vice versa.
Repeated play will help students develop skills Repeated play will help students develop skills necessary to succeed in math.necessary to succeed in math.
Studies consistently show that success in math Studies consistently show that success in math at a young age is an indicator of future successat a young age is an indicator of future success
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Tile is just one of the games in our 4th grade crate. Tile is just one of the games in our 4th grade crate. Below is a full list of all 20 game/activities:Below is a full list of all 20 game/activities:
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