Scribd
Upload
1K views3 pages

MYP Maths Investigation Patterns

The document outlines an investigation into triangular and quadratic patterns for IB MYP Mathematics, focusing on identifying relationships, formulating algebraic expressions, and predicting future terms. It includes visual and numerical representations of triangular and quadratic numbers, along with tasks for students to complete. Reflection questions encourage comparison of the two patterns and their real-life applications.

Uploaded by

amos attigah
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
1K views3 pages

MYP Maths Investigation Patterns

The document outlines an investigation into triangular and quadratic patterns for IB MYP Mathematics, focusing on identifying relationships, formulating algebraic expressions, and predicting future terms. It includes visual and numerical representations of triangular and quadratic numbers, along with tasks for students to complete. Reflection questions encourage comparison of the two patterns and their real-life applications.

Uploaded by

amos attigah
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 3

IB MYP Mathematics Investigation: Patterns (Criterion B)

IB MYP Mathematics Investigation: Patterns (Criterion B)

Duration: 1 hour

Topic: Investigating Triangular and Quadratic Patterns

Criterion B: Investigating Patterns

---

Instructions:

1. Carefully analyze the given patterns below.

2. Identify relationships between the numbers and figures.

3. Formulate algebraic expressions to describe the patterns.

4. Predict future terms in the sequence using your expressions.

5. Justify your reasoning clearly.

---

Part 1: Triangular Numbers

Visual Representation:

Below is a pattern of dots forming triangular numbers:

- Figure 1: *

- Figure 2: * *

- Figure 3: * * *

**

*
- Figure 4: * * * *

***

**

Numerical Representation:

| Figure (n) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ... |

|------------|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|

| Dots (Tn) | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | ? | ? | ... |

Tasks:

1. Identify the pattern in the number of dots.

2. Find a formula for the nth triangular number.

3. Use your formula to find the 10th and 15th terms.

4. Verify your results by constructing a diagram for n = 5.

---

Part 2: Quadratic Patterns

Visual Representation:

Below is a pattern of squares forming a quadratic sequence:

- Figure 1: [square]

- Figure 2: [square] [square] [square]

- Figure 3: [square] [square] [square] [square] [square]

- Figure 4: [square] [square] [square] [square] [square] [square] [square]

Numerical Representation:
| Figure (n) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ... |

|------------|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|

| Squares (Qn) | 1 | 4 | 9 | 16 | ? | ? | ... |

Tasks:

1. Identify the pattern in the number of squares.

2. Determine an algebraic expression for the nth term.

3. Use your formula to find the 8th and 12th terms.

4. Explain why this sequence is quadratic.

---

Reflection Questions:

1. Compare and contrast the two patterns.

2. How do you know that one sequence is linear and the other is quadratic?

3. Describe how the patterns might be useful in real-life applications.

4. How does your algebraic reasoning help in predicting patterns?

You might also like