Raindrops

What do you notice when you see this image?

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?

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 10^th 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.