Geo Inductive Reasoning

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What is a counterexample?

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A counterexample is an example that disproves a conjecture or statement.

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What is the next number in the pattern: 23, 33, ___, 53, ___, 73?

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The missing numbers are 43 and 63.

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CCSS.2.NBT.A.2

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What can be inferred from a graph showing participation in high school lacrosse?

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A reasonable conjecture is that more girls will participate in high school lacrosse in Year 8 than those who participated in Year 7.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

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What is the sum of the first 5 positive integers?

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The sum is 15.

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CCSS.1.OA.C.6

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How many cubes are in the 10th figure of a cube pattern where the number of cubes increases by a specific rule?

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There are 41 cubes in the 10th figure.

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CCSS.4.OA.C.5

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What is inductive reasoning?

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Inductive reasoning is a method of reasoning in which a general rule or conclusion is inferred from specific cases.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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What is a conjecture in mathematics?

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A conjecture is a statement that is believed to be true based on observations but has not yet been proven.

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CCSS.6.SP.A.3

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How do you identify a pattern in a sequence of numbers?

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To identify a pattern, look for a consistent rule or relationship between the numbers.

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CCSS.5.OA.B.3

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What is the importance of proving a conjecture false?

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Proving a conjecture false is important because it helps refine theories and leads to a better understanding of the subject.

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What is the difference between a theorem and a conjecture?

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A theorem is a statement that has been proven to be true, while a conjecture is a statement that is believed to be true but has not yet been proven.