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Consecutive Sums ActivityConsecutive Sums Activity
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Education Development Center
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6th - 7th
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Math
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Duration
45 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2005
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Consecutive Sums

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Evaluate patterns of numbers through an engaging task. Scholars work collaboratively to determine a general rule reflecting the sum of consecutive positive integers. Multiple patterns emerge as learners explore different arrangements.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

consecutive integers, addition

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Choose collaborative groups; allow them to work as a group to complete the task, making observations about their discussion
  • Have groups present their methods of completing the task

Classroom Considerations

  • Pupils should have prior practice identifying patterns and writing rules

Pros

  • Includes teacher notes to guide the lesson
  • Provides possible reflection questions and prompts

Cons

  • None

Common Core

6.NS.C.6.a 6.EE.A.3 7.NS.A.1.a 7.NS.A.1.b 7.EE.A.2 MP1 MP7 MP8

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