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Perimeter Pattern

Author
Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Data Analysis
Level
9-12
Activity Time
1 Hours
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Other Materials
Pattern blocks
Resource Types
Lessons

Perimeter Pattern

Activity Overview

Students will explore a perimeter pattern created using hexagon and triangle pattern block pieces. They will continue the given pattern and use the values obtained to complete a table of values.
They will enter the data into the calculator, create a scatter plot and determine the viewing window. They will then graph the function they found to determine its relationship to the scatter plot and answer questions about the relationship using the table and graph features of the calculator.

Before the Activity

Print activity sheet for students and secure pattern block hexagons and triangles for the activity.

During the Activity

The teacher notes are attached here.

After the Activity

Review student answers:

  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary
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    Author
    Subject Area
    Math: Algebra I: Data Analysis
    Level
    9-12
    Activity Time
    1 Hours
    TI Calculator
    TI-84 series
    Other Materials
    Pattern blocks
    Resource Types
    Lessons
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