Assessment

Sidewalk Patterns

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Sidewalk patterns ... it's definitely not foursquare! Learners investigate patterns in sidewalk blocks, write an expression to represent the pattern, and then solve problems using the expressions.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Differentiate instruction by using the task and its associated expert task
Classroom Considerations
  • The task is an apprentice version of the expert task Sidewalk Stones
  • Learners should be able to write expressions for patterns
Pros
  • Task provides scaffolding for access to the problem
  • Scored student work provides teachers with examples of how to apply the rubric

 

Cons
  • Inconsistent formatting can be distracting
Common Core