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Mathematics is, at its core, the study of patterns. These patterns can be found all around us from the petals on a flower to the amount of money added to your savings account each week from your allowance. Below is an exploration of the connections between visual patterns and the functions that describe them.
Exploration 1
Exploration 1
How do you see the pattern below growing?
How do you see the pattern below growing?
What other ways might you see the pattern growing?
What other ways might you see the pattern growing?
Exploration 2
Directions: Complete the three challenge pages below. Click on the link to access a printable copy. For each pattern, you will be asked to describe how you see the pattern growing, predict the number of items in future terms, and write a function to describe the growth of the pattern.
Exploration 3
Create Your Own!
Directions: Now that you've mastered the ability to see patterns grow, it is time to make your own. Create a growing pattern using a digital drawing tool of your choice. Be creative! You can use this link to create a Google Slides presentation of your pattern. Check back to see your peer's projects displayed below.Â
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