(U1) Lesson 2: Growing Dots

Last updated almost 3 years ago

24 questions

Note from the author:

Instructions

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(U1) Lesson 2: Growing Dots

Last updated almost 3 years ago

24 questions

Note from the author:

Develop Understanding

Today's Learning Goal:
Surface features of an arithmetic sequence, including constant rate of change, and characteristics of tables, graphs, and equations.
Today's Materials:
Laptop
Pencil
Guided Note Sheet
Please complete the Jump Start (activator). You have 5 minutes before we review. This is independent it should be silent.

Instructions

Develop Understanding

Today's Learning Goal:
Surface features of an arithmetic sequence, including constant rate of change, and characteristics of tables, graphs, and equations.
Today's Materials:
Laptop
Pencil
Guided Note Sheet
Please complete the Jump Start (activator). You have 5 minutes before we review. This is independent it should be silent.

Required

Jump Start Activator
If the inside blue triangle has a side length of 3 on each side there will be 15 green colored tiles surrounding it.

Now, imagine we can't count the side lengths and it is n units on each side. Using the given image, what expression could you create to represent the total number of green tiles surrounding for any triangle with this same pattern.
Remember to group based on the patterns and create a mathematical expression to represent your grouping strategy using n.

Launch
How does the pattern change from one figure to the next?

How can I use a mathematical representation to show how I see a pattern? 

Show and/or explain the way you see the pattern growing in the sequence of figures given.

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Assuming the pattern continues in the same way, how many dots are there at 3 minutes?

Explore & Discuss - 20 minutes

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Assuming the pattern continues, how many dots are there at 100 minutes?

Watch me while I...Create representations to solve the same problem. 
Table (numerical)
Graph (Graphical)
Equations

Now lets try one together...
 

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Create the next image in the pattern.

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How many dots will there be at t=50?

Now independently give this a try...

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Create a table and graph to represent the situation.

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Choose either Dan or Sarah's and explain how you are sure the equation matches the description.

 Closure: Reflection 5 mins

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What representation (table, graph, equations, etc.) did you find most helpful in understanding this problem? Explain your reasons in 2-4 sentences.

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What representation is new or confusing? How might it be helpful in working with problems of this type?Explain your reasons in 2-4 sentences.

Practice: 
Whatever isn't finished is your homework.

Instructions: Identify the pattern in the tables below and fill in the missing values. 

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Draggable item		Corresponding Item
		Dan explained that the middle tower is always the same number as the step number. He also pointed out that the two arms on each side of the tower contain one less block than the step number.
		Sarah counted the number of tiles at each step and made a table. She explained that the number of tiles in each figure was always 3 times the step number minus 2 .
		No Match

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
		Dan explained that the middle tower is always the same number as the step number. He also pointed out that the two arms on each side of the tower contain one less block than the step number.
		Sarah counted the number of tiles at each step and made a table. She explained that the number of tiles in each figure was always 3 times the step number minus 2 .
		No Match

(U1) Lesson 2: Growing Dots

(U1) Lesson 2: Growing Dots

Jump Start Activator

Launch

Show and/or explain the way you see the pattern growing in the sequence of figures given.

Assuming the pattern continues in the same way, how many dots are there at 3 minutes?

Explore & Discuss - 20 minutes

Assuming the pattern continues, how many dots are there at 100 minutes?

Create the next image in the pattern.

How many dots will there be at t=50?

Create a table and graph to represent the situation.

Choose either Dan or Sarah's and explain how you are sure the equation matches the description.

What representation (table, graph, equations, etc.) did you find most helpful in understanding this problem? Explain your reasons in 2-4 sentences.

What representation is new or confusing? How might it be helpful in working with problems of this type?Explain your reasons in 2-4 sentences.

Practice:

Evaluate the expression.

Jump Start Activator

Launch

Show and/or explain the way you see the pattern growing in the sequence of figures given.

Assuming the pattern continues in the same way, how many dots are there at 3 minutes?

Explore & Discuss - 20 minutes

Assuming the pattern continues, how many dots are there at 100 minutes?

Create the next image in the pattern.

Create a table, graph, and equations from the values based on the pattern.

How many dots will there be at t=50?

Create a table and graph to represent the situation.

Choose either Dan or Sarah's and explain how you are sure the equation matches the description.

What representation (table, graph, equations, etc.) did you find most helpful in understanding this problem? Explain your reasons in 2-4 sentences.

What representation is new or confusing? How might it be helpful in working with problems of this type?Explain your reasons in 2-4 sentences.

Practice:

Evaluate the expression.

Create a table, graph, and equations from the values based on the pattern.