Activity

Triangle Mystery ...

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Build a pyramid based on sums. Individuals watch a video of a computer program that creates a pyramid of numbers based upon a starting number. The scholars develop a hypothesis on how the number trick works and share their thoughts on how to model the top number based upon the initial number.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Encourage learners to try the activity using different types of numbers
  • Ask the class to come up with expressions for other boxes in the pyramid
Classroom Considerations
Pros
  • Provides suggestions for information to give the class
  • Contains details about the critical learning expected
Cons
  • None