Raindrops

What do you notice when you see this image?

How do you see the shapes growing. Case 1, Case 2 and Case 3 represented.

(from YouCubed)

Discuss

  • You might have noticed things like:
    • In case 2 there are more cubes than in case 1.
    • In case 3 there are more cubes again.
  • Where do you see the extra cubes adding each time?
  • There are many ways to answer this question as people see the cases in lots of different ways. How do others see them?

Here are 3 different ways of thinking…

Image displaying description in the video above.

Collect resources

You will need:

  • pencils/ markers
  • your mathematics workbook.

Instructions

  • What will the fourth case look like? Draw it in your workbook.
  • Mathematicians often like to draw diagrams and use tables to help them identify patterns.
  • Can you use these strategies to help you work out what the 10th case would look like?

Share / submit

Share your work with your class on your digital platform.

  • Post your pictures or drawings on your digital platform.
  • Comment on the arrangements of others.