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Writing Numerical Expressions—Hexagon Tables ActivityWriting Numerical Expressions—Hexagon Tables Activity
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5th - 7th
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Math
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Duration
30 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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2016
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Writing Numerical Expressions—Hexagon Tables

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Explore a basic pattern to practice writing expressions. In collaborative groups, learners examine a contextual pattern and write an expression to model it. The task encourages groups to describe the pattern in multiple ways.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

algebraic equations, algebraic expressions, numerical expressions, patterns

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Provide manipulatives for those needing extra support
  • Circulate during collaborative work and make note of interesting conversations to share with the whole group

Classroom Considerations

  • Pupils should have previous experience writing expressions

Pros

  • Provides possible reflection questions and prompts
  • Challenging task uses higher order thinking skills

Cons

  • None

Common Core

5.OA.A.1 5.OA.A.2 7.EE.A.2 MP2 MP3 MP4 MP7 MP8

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