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Monday Challenge: 8th June

 

 

I have made a pattern with matchsticks.

 

How many matchsticks were needed to build pattern 1?

How many matchsticks were needed to build pattern 2?

How many matchsticks were needed to build pattern 3?

How many matchsticks were needed to build pattern 4?

Can you build pattern 5? How many matchsticks were needed? 

Can you build pattern 6? How many matchsticks were needed?  

 

Can you record your findings in a table?

Pattern Number

Matchsticks Needed

1

 

2

 

3

 

4

 

5

 

6

 

 

Can you spot a pattern in your results?

Can you explain the pattern?

Can you use this pattern to predict how many matchsticks you will need to make pattern 7?

Now build pattern 7. Was your prediction correct?

 

If you need any help with this challenge, or want to submit your ideas, contact us on the following email address: 

dailychallenge@st-barnabas.kent.sch.uk