Equation of Ordered Pairs in Tile Patterns

Explore how a visual pattern can be described algebraically in this tessellation activity.

Task 1

Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Task 2

How do the numbers in the table relate to the pattern of tiles?

Task 3

What do the numbers on the right next to the arrows represent?

Task 4

How does the equation at the bottom relate to the pattern?

Task 5

How does the equation at the bottom relate to the ordered pairs in the table?