Arithmetic Sequences and Growing Patterns
Arithmetic Sequences and Growing Patterns
Identify the rule behind a growing pattern and extend it by recognizing how new elements are added at each step.
Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
Open-ended question 1
Joey creates the pattern 3, 5, 7, 9… How many squares change in each step? What would the new pattern be if 4 squares are added in each step instead?
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Open-ended question 2
Joey creates the pattern 1, 6, 11, 16, 21. Instead of starting with 1 square, Joey starts with 2 squares. What is the new pattern?
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Open-ended question 3
Describe how to use squares to create the pattern 7, 6, 5, 4…
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Prerequisite Resources
