5th grade math activity: tricky tangrams (measurement; algebra; geometry)

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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.

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PackagingPackaging

• All lessons come in a sturdy 10 x 12 vinyl envelopeAll lessons come in a sturdy 10 x 12 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

Pic of lesson in bag


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


Easy to follow directions

Number of children that can participate

Questions to promote critical thinking and problem solving

Tricky TangramTricky Tangram


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.



With the smallest triangle having an

area of 3, the area of the square and the

mid-sized triangle will be 6

Guided questionsHelps 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.

1212

12

1212 12

6

6

6



Players select tangram shapes from center of play area to create a shape that equals total area on

card.

Guided questionsHelps 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

121212

12

12

12

666

Tricky TangramsTricky Tangrams Playing Tricky Tangrams helps students use Playing Tricky Tangrams helps students use

algebraic thinking to create a design to equal the algebraic thinking to create a design to equal the total area on the card.total area on the card.

Tricky Tangrams also promotes problem solving Tricky Tangrams also promotes problem solving as students compare the area of one shape to as students compare the area of one shape to help figure out the area of another. help figure out the area of another.

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 success.at a young age is an indicator of future success.


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

game/activities:game/activities:

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5th grade math activity: tricky tangrams (measurement; algebra; geometry)

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