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Table Tiling AssessmentTable Tiling Assessment
Publisher
Mathematics Assessment Project
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Grade
9th - 11th
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Math
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Duration
30 mins
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Table Tiling

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How many total tiles does it take to tile a table top? Learners apply geometric concepts to determine the number of tiles needed for a specific square table top, and then use the result to create expressions for the number of tiles needed for any square table top.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

writing expressions, algebraic expressions, geometric patterns

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Provide scaffolding for pupils struggling with the task

Classroom Considerations

  • Learners must have experience with quadratic expressions
  • Though indicated as being aligned to F-LE, the resource does not cover this domain

Pros

  • Simple context leading to complex solution so pupils are not overwhelmed
  • Clear figures makes the activity easy to understand

Cons

  • Contains some spelling errors

Common Core

HSF-BF.A.1.a MP2 MP3 MP6 MP7

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