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Growing Patterns: Practical Pattern Problems Unit PlanGrowing Patterns: Practical Pattern Problems Unit Plan
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4th - 5th
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Growing Patterns: Practical Pattern Problems

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Your learners explore growing patterns by describing, extending, creating, and evaluating practical pattern problems in this three-day collaborative unit. Beginning with concrete patterns and function tables to extend and describe with a rule, learners practice and apply their new knowledge to solve real-world problems. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

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  • Excellent pattern lesson including lesson plan and all handouts and keys

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4.OA.C.5 5.OA.B.3 MP1 MP2 MP4 MP7

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