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Keep your classes climbing in the right direction. Young mathematicians collect data from a video presentation. Using their data, they build an arithmetic sequence and use it to make predictions.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use an online tool such as polleverywhere to collect guesses from your classroom
- Incorporate as an introduction to arithmetic sequences
Classroom Considerations
- Ensure previous experience with writing linear functions prior to the activity
- This content requires Adobe Flash to view
Pros
- Offers ideas for supporting struggling pupils
- Presents the answers in a video
Cons
- None