Scholars find a pattern from a geometric sequence and write the formula for extending it. The worksheet includes a table to complete plus four analysis questions. It concludes with instructional implications for the teacher.

Concepts

hexagons, geometric patterns, geometric sequences, perimeter

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Challenge scholars to create a perimeter problem with another shape pattern and trade with each other to solve
• Create rules for other shapes and see if they can find the rule that controls the rules

Classroom Considerations

• Requires prior knowledge of perimeter

Pros

• Provides many sample answers and the correct analysis to help plan future instruction
• Includes a rubric for grading with partial credit

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSA-REI.A.1 HSA-REI.A.2 HSA-REI.B.3 MP2 MP4