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This Tile Patterns I: Octagons and Squares lesson plan also includes:
- Tile Patterns II: Hexagons
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This can be used as a critical thinking exercise in congruence or as a teaching tool when first introducing the concept. Four octagons are arranged in such a way that a square is formed in the middle. With this information, geometry geniuses can calculate the interior angles of the hexagons.
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Pros
- Stimulates critical thinking and not just quick application of a formula
- Addresses some of the Common Core math standards in geometry
- Straightforward exercise
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