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Multiplication: Patterns Using
a Rule
Procedural Lesson
Grade 4 · Unit 2 · Lesson 16
MC: 4.OA.5
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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Steps:
1. Underline the starting number.
2. Circle the rule.
3. Box the number of terms needed.
4. Draw lines to represent each term.
5. Write your starting value on the first
line.
_____ , _____, _____, _____
1
st
2
nd
3
rd
term term term
6. If the rule has more than one step,
follow the steps in order.
7. Complete the pattern.
8. Identify a feature of the pattern.
Pattern: a sequence of shapes or numbers
that follow a rule
Growing pattern: a pattern that increases
with each term
Sequence: a set of numbers or shapes that
are in order
Term: the ordinal position of an object or
number in a pattern
For example:
Start with 2, create a pattern that grows by
multiplying the previous number by 2. Write
the 5
th
term.
2, 4, 8, 16, 32,
1
st
term 5
th
term
Rule: a statement that explains the
sequence of a pattern
Feature: a special characteristic or quality
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Problem of the Day
Objective:
Vocabulary Notes
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Structured Guided Practice
(A / B Partners Practice)
Directions: Find the number pattern and identify a feature of the pattern.
1. Create a pattern that starts at 4 and grows by multiplying the
previous number by 2. Stop when you have 7 terms.
2. Starting with 2, create a pattern that grows by multiplying the previous
number by 3 and then adds 1. Stop when you have 6 terms.
MP3: Identify features of the pattern.
MP5: Why was it useful to draw lines for each term?
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Final Check for Understanding
(Teacher Checks Work)
Directions: Find the number pattern and identify a feature of the pattern.
1. Starting with 3, create a pattern that grows by multiplying the
previous number by 2. Stop when you have 7 terms.
2. Create a pattern that starts at 3 and grows by multiplying the
previous number by 2 and then subtracts 2. Stop when you have 7
terms.
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Student Practice
Unit 2 Lesson 16: Multiplication: Patterns
Using a Rule
Directions: Find the number pattern and identify a feature of the pattern.
1. Create a pattern that starts at 5 and grows by multiplying the previous
number by 3, and then subtracts 1. Stop when you have 6 terms.
2. Starting with 8, create a pattern that grows by multiplying the previous
number by 3. Stop when you have 6 terms.
3. Starting with 2, create a pattern that grows by multiplying the previous
number by 2. Stop when you have 7 terms.
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4. Create a pattern that starts at 1 and grows by multiplying the previous
number by 4. Stop when you have 6 terms.
5. Create a pattern that starts at 3 and grows by multiplying the previous
number by 5, and then subtracts 2. Stop when you have 5 terms.
6. Starting with 4, create a pattern that grows by multiplying the previous
number by 3, and then adds 2. Stop when you have 5 terms.
Student Practice
Unit 2 Lesson 16: Multiplication: Patterns
Using a Rule
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Challenge Problems
Directions: Read and solve.
1. Create your own number pattern. Establish your multiplication rule
and find 7 terms.
2. Create your own number pattern. Establish your multiplication rule
and add or subtract a number from it. Find the first 6 terms.
Extension Activity
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MP4: Apply mathematics in everyday life.
A famous mathematician by the name of Fibonacci came up with the
following pattern. What rule did he use?
1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8...
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Closure
Closure
Recap today’s lesson with one or more of the following questions:
MP3: Identify features of the pattern.
MP5: Why was it useful to draw lines for each term?
Reaching Consensus
*MP3: Do you agree/disagree with what said?
Student Presentations
*MP6: How do you know your answers are correct/reasonable?
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Notes