MathCoach

Shape Patterns is an activity out of a unit called Solving Algebra and Pattern Problems. Students work with tile patterns to find a rule or formula for determining the total number of tiles in any term of the pattern. The terms variable and constant make sense when related to the concrete experience with the tiles. Included is the lesson notes for the teacher, three student explorations sheets, answers and a blank pattern sheet for more teacher created patterns or student created patterns.

The Common Core State Standards require fluency with multiplication and division. After teaching a variety of strategies, students still need practice in order to become proficient. This math center can be used for students to practice multiplication and division word problems in an engaging activity. Twenty-seven problems are provided, but any collection of problems can be used to play the game again. Included in the set are: Directions for the game 27 word multiplication and division wo