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What more could we want from floor tiles? Using pattern blocks and graph paper, pupils determine ways to completely tile a floor of given dimensions. They consider the aesthetic quality of the tiles by creating a tessellation and calculate the total cost of the tiles.
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Instructional Ideas
- Team up with an art teacher for the task
- Have a contest to see which group can come up with the most interesting pattern
Classroom Considerations
- Graph paper, scissors, and pattern blocks are necessary
- It is helpful if learners have experience with spreadsheet software
Pros
- Provides possible extension activities
- Gives worksheets with a separate answer key
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- None