Designed specifically for grades 6-7-8 and ideal for classroom and small group use, the Mango Math Pre-Algebra Crate is based on NCTM and Common Core standards and contains 25 innovative, fun and re-usable math games and activities. All crates come complete with individually packed activities (great for homework!), teacher’s notes, and manipulatives.
Pre-Algebra Deluxe Math Crates: Math Strands, Activities and Standards
| Strands | Lesson | Math Standards and Concepts Addressed |
| Measurement | Inner Circle | finding the radius, diameter, circumference and area of a circle |
| Measurement | Candy Box | Finding volume, surface area of rectangular shapes, creating nets (2D drawings of 3D objects) |
| Measurement | Indy 500 | Working with the distance rate formula |
| Measurement | Interest-ed | Working with the interest rate formula |
| Measurement | Tisk Task | Working with the time rate formula using pattern blocks as fractional amounts |
| Algebra | All Things Equal | Deductive and algebraic thinking to solve balance equations |
| Algebra | Get My Point | Creating two data points to create slope/y-intercept graphing |
| Algebra | Great Expressions | Reading mathematical expressions and writing it in algebraic form |
| Algebra | Hoop Equations | Solving systems of equations; 2-step equation solving |
| Algebra | Math Magic | Mathematical expression or equation with variables to represent information |
| Number Sense | Billiards | Gather and organize data, search for patterns, look at ratios, proportions and equivalent fractions |
| Number Sense | Bottoms Up | Working with the division of fractions |
| Number Sense | Dots & Boxes | Looking at the ratio of part to a whole, and parts to parts |
| Number Sense | Golden Ticket | Understanding the multiplication of fractions |
| Number Sense | How Are You Feeling | Understanding the addition and subtraction of integers |
| Number Sense | Numeral Blockade | Order of operations and strategic thinking |
| Number Sense | Operation 500 | Orders of operations |
| Number Sense | Power On | applying exponents to a number |
| Number Sense | Ratio by the Handful | Ratios in fractional form, converting to percentages and using information to make predictions |
| Number Sense | Zip, Zilch, Zero | Adding positive and negative integers; developing an understanding of absolute values |
| Geometry | Pythagoras Baseball | Pythagorean Theorem |
| Geometry | Dot-to-Distort | Using coordinates to distort or change the location of an object on a grid |
| Geometry | Taxicab Treasure | Problem solving by using a coordinate grid |
| Odds & Order | Sticks and Stones | Collecting data and using probability to determine outcome |
| Odds & Order | Ping Pong Data | Creating data to create a scatter plot and find approximate lines of fit |
Hi, is there a way to test this crate, prior to purchasing?
Thanks,
Rick Linet
7th Grade Teacher
Cameron Middle
Hi Rick, you we can send some PDF’s of sample lessons – feel free to contact us at info@mangomath.com, or through the “Contact Us” tab at the right of the website!