You may work alone, or with a partner. Write an equation using a variable to show your results. A neighbor thought you did such a good job on your tower that he has hired you to build one for him. Write an equation using a variable to show your work. Look at the 2 towers.
Procedures Distribute the student handouts above.
Provide cubes and other supplies to each group. Circulate among the groups and offer help and suggestions as needed. When students finish working and have possible solutions, discuss these ideas as a class. The teacher should clarify any misconceptions and allow students to demonstrate how they got their answers. The teacher can work with the class to develop tables on the board that show the students' findings about each tower.