Cynthia Lanius' Lesson: Rectangle Pattern Challenges
Cynthia Lanius' Lesson: Rectangle Pattern Challenges
Description:
This Illuminations web resource presents a growing rectangle that is colored in a particular pattern of colors. The first three stages are shown, and the students are asked to look at how the pattern grows. A range of interesting questions are posed related to the rectangle, including comparing the rates of growth of the numbers of squares of different colors and predicting numbers of each color at different stages. Students are also directed to develop recursive and closed forms for the numbers of squares of each color; the formulas are either linear or quadratic. The activity is presented in a format usable by students, along with notes for the teacher and an answer guide. However, the teacher will likely need to provide more help and guidance than that provided with the lesson.
Education Levels:
6, 7, 8
Subject:
Geometry, Process Skills
Resource Type:
Collection
Medium:
Text/HTML
Fee Status:
Free
Beneficiary:
Students
Online provider:
Cynthia Lanius
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