standard_description: Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule. Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself. For example, given the rule “Add 3” and the starting number 1, generate terms in the resulting sequence and observe that the terms appear to alternate between odd and even numbers. Explain informally why the numbers will continue to alternate in this way.
problem_activity: Narrative
In this warm-up, students practice identifying obtuse angles in an image. They may, for instance, rely on the symmetry of the figure or on a grouping strategy, or otherwise scan the figure in a methodical way.
Launch
Groups of 2
“How many angles do you see? How do you see them?”
Display the image.
1 minute: quiet think time
Activity
Display the image.
“Discuss your thinking with your partner.”
1 minute: partner discussion
Record responses.
Student Facing
How many angles do you see in the folded paper heart?
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Student Response
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Activity Synthesis
“How did you make sure all the angles are accounted for?”(I put a mark through them or numbered them.)
“How many obtuse angles are in this image?” (10)
Label each obtuse angle with reasoning from students.
Consider asking:
“Who can restate in different words the way _____ saw the angles?”
“Did anyone see the angles the same way but would explain it differently?”
“Does anyone want to add an observation to the way _____ saw the angles?”


aligns: no