Analyze patterns and build functions. Young scholars work on their modeling skills with an inquiry-based lesson. After watching a video presentation of the problem, they write functions and make predictions.

Concepts

arithmetic sequences, linear functions, sequences, making predictions, math modeling

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Encourage pupils to collect data in a table
• Incorporate as an introduction to arithmetic sequences

Classroom Considerations

• Requires previous experience writing functions to model data

Pros

• Adaptable to different grade levels
• Encourages multiple solutions methods

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSF-LE.A.3 MP4 MP8