3rd Grade Math Activity: Metric Mango Tree (measurement; number sense)

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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

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• All lessons come in a sturdy 10 x 12 8 mil vinyl envelopeAll lessons come in a sturdy 10 x 12 8 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

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Parts of the LessonParts of the LessonObjectives adhere to the NCTM grade level standards

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Metric Mango TreeMetric Mango Tree


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Object of the game is to reinforce linear metric measurement by drawing lines of specific lengths.

Game boards, dice and ruler are provided in the envelope.

Students take turns rolling the dice using the sum of the dice as centimeters, they will draw a line from start X towards the 1st mango tree.

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Guided questionsHelps with problem solving skills and deeper understand of math concepts.

7 cm

9 cm

Player may not reach the tree on his/her first or second turn. Once a player has reached the tree on the next turn he/she can head towards the 2nd tree.

How many total centimeters did it take to reach the 1st tree?

Was the line straight or segmented?

Did the lines run horizontal, vertical or diagonal?

What strategies did you use to get to the target tree?

How many total centimeters did it take to get to tree # 5?

Would it take longer to reach a tree if you were only to draw lines vertically and horizontally? Why or Why not?


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Guided questionsHelps with problem solving skills and deeper understand of math concepts.


7 cm

9 cm

4 cm

12 cm

12 c

m6 cm

Fruit SaladFruit Salad Playing Metric Mango Tree helps students Playing Metric Mango Tree helps students

practice accurate measurements. practice accurate measurements. Metric Mango Tree helps students understand Metric Mango Tree helps students understand

mathematical terms like horizontal, vertical and mathematical terms like horizontal, vertical and diagonal.diagonal.

This game has students adding up This game has students adding up measurements as well as estimating distances. measurements as well as estimating distances.

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.


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Metric Mango Tree is just one of the games in the 3rd Metric Mango Tree is just one of the games in the 3rd grade crate. Below is a full list of all 20 grade crate. Below is a full list of all 20

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