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Higher Order Thinking Skills: The higher order thinking skills shows examples of questions for this concept at various levels of cognitive demand.

Standard 1.0 Knowledge of Algebra, Patterns, and Functions

Topic A. Patterns and Functions

Indicator 2. Identify, copy, describe, create, and extend non-numeric patterns

Objective b. Represent and analyze repeating patterns using no more than 3 objects in the core of the pattern

Question

Additional questions that provide students with opportunities to be challenged in their thinking are listed:

  • Is this a pattern? Why or why not?
  • How would you describe the pattern?
  • How could you make a pattern without using color as an attribute?
  • What would be the tenth object be in this pattern?
  • How would you explain to a friend how to make a pattern using these materials?

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Resources for Objective 1.A.2.b:
Clarifications | Prerequisites | Lesson Seeds | THINKING SKILLS | Sample Assessments |