Description
PURPOSE:
This product provides you with a whole-group mathematical exploration into Pascal’s Triangle. Learners are encouraged to bring ideas forward within the conversation and prove or disprove each other’s theories about any generalizations they make surrounding the patterns within this model. This activity is used best to push learners toward deep, critical thought about a mathematical scenario.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
This product contains:
✏️ 1 mathematical scenario
✏️ Detailed instructions on how to lead students into deep, critical thought about mathematics
✏️ 7 possible student discoveries with explanations
✏️ Plenty of possibility for extension, deeper discussion or lesson ideas
STORY:
A lot of my work this school year has led me to really pushing learners outside the usual confines of the worksheet-based industrial model of education. More than ever, I am learning how to really push my learners to see beyond the obvious – making observations, developing generalizations and justifying their theories. Learning inside my classroom has moved from something I assign to learners to something that my learners explore and discover for themselves. This and my other pattern exploration activities are examples of things I used this year to drive that deep thought.
POSSIBLE EXTENSIONS:
Possible extensions are included in the file! There is always more research or exploration that can be done when we are drawing conclusions about sequences and patterns.
MATERIALS/PRE-REQS:
Besides this file, you may require:
✏️ Computer and internet access
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☆ Fibonacci's Spiral Patterns | Math Exploration
☆ The Odd One Out | Math Exploration
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Description
PURPOSE:
This product provides you with a whole-group mathematical exploration into Pascal’s Triangle. Learners are encouraged to bring ideas forward within the conversation and prove or disprove each other’s theories about any generalizations they make surrounding the patterns within this model. This activity is used best to push learners toward deep, critical thought about a mathematical scenario.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
This product contains:
✏️ 1 mathematical scenario
✏️ Detailed instructions on how to lead students into deep, critical thought about mathematics
✏️ 7 possible student discoveries with explanations
✏️ Plenty of possibility for extension, deeper discussion or lesson ideas
STORY:
A lot of my work this school year has led me to really pushing learners outside the usual confines of the worksheet-based industrial model of education. More than ever, I am learning how to really push my learners to see beyond the obvious – making observations, developing generalizations and justifying their theories. Learning inside my classroom has moved from something I assign to learners to something that my learners explore and discover for themselves. This and my other pattern exploration activities are examples of things I used this year to drive that deep thought.
POSSIBLE EXTENSIONS:
Possible extensions are included in the file! There is always more research or exploration that can be done when we are drawing conclusions about sequences and patterns.
MATERIALS/PRE-REQS:
Besides this file, you may require:
✏️ Computer and internet access
*********************************************************************
RELATED INNOVATIONS from Mr. Kugie’s Curriculum
Categories:
Products:
☆ Hundred's Chart Patterns | Math Exploration
☆ Sierpinski's Triangle Patterns | Math Exploration
☆ Fibonacci's Spiral Patterns | Math Exploration
☆ The Odd One Out | Math Exploration
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