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Relationships Round Robin Lesson PlanRelationships Round Robin Lesson Plan
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Virginia Department of Education
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Relationships Round Robin

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Mathematics is all about patterns. Young mathematicians analyze geometric patterns to write algebraic expressions. They use the expressions to predict future stages of the patterns.

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Concepts

patterns, geometric patterns, sequences, arithmetic sequences, geometric sequences, algebraic expressions

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Have learners create their own patterns and compile them onto a worksheet

Classroom Considerations

  • Activity requires linking cubes, toothpicks, pattern blocks, and/or square tiles
  • Scholars should have experience writing algebraic expressions

Pros

  • Diagrams are well drawn

Cons

  • Lacks practice problems to cement the concept

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