Matchsticks

Recording matchstick patterns leads to linear functions. (Contains video tutorial)

Publisher: Texas Instruments UK

Editor: Barrie Galpin

Author: Nevil Hopley

Topic:  Mathematics

Tags  Linear ,  Patterns

Students explore patterns made up of matchsticks, enter their results in a spreadsheet and see a scatterplot being produced.  They are then able to explore the relationships graphically, moving a line around the screen until it fits the scatterplot.

Students are encouraged to use notes pages to record their findings. 

 

https://www.teachertube.com/videos/matchstick-patterns-43138

 

 

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