Math Practice #7:
Look for and make use of structure
I can derive mathematical rules that make sense of the world around me!
Important Questions
- “Is there a pattern in the problem situation?”
- “Can I state the pattern or structure as a rule?”
- “Is this a rule that holds true every time?”
- “If the rule does not work every time, can I adapt it to work every time?”
Math Practice #8
Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning!
I see a pattern...
Given the numbers 6, 7, and 8, I notice that 7 x 7 is one bigger than 6 x 8.
Also, given the numbers 8, 9, and 10, I notice that 9 x 9 is one bigger than 8 x 10.
So maybe, 44 x 44 is one bigger than 43 x 45...