Raindrops
What do you notice when you see this image?
What do you notice when you see this image?
(from YouCubed)
Discuss
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…
Here are 3 different ways of thinking…
Collect resources
Collect resources
You will need:
- pencils/ markers
- your mathematics workbook.
Instructions
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 / 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.