Analyzing Square Patterns with Matchsticks

The video tutorial introduces learners to geometric patterns, contrasting them with number patterns. It explains how patterns grow and can be represented using tables and flow diagrams. The tutorial demonstrates finding rules for pattern growth and explores a new pattern, emphasizing the importance of recognizing growth and determining rules.

What type of patterns were discussed in the previous lessons?

• Color patterns

• Shape patterns

• Number patterns

• Geometric patterns

What is the first step in analyzing a geometric pattern?

• Finding the rule

• Drawing a flow diagram

• Observing the growth

• Counting matchsticks

How many matchsticks are used in the first pattern?

• 12

• 9

• 6

• 3

What is the rule for the first geometric pattern?

• Add 2

• Add 3

• Multiply by 2

• Multiply by 3

How many matchsticks are in the third pattern?

• 6

• 9

• 12

• 15

What is the relationship between pattern number and matchsticks in the flow diagram?

• Multiply by 3

• Multiply by 2

• Add 3

• Add 2

How many matchsticks are in pattern number 4 according to the flow diagram?

• 15

• 12

• 18

• 9

What is the first step in analyzing the new pattern with squares?

• Drawing a flow diagram

• Finding the rule

• Observing the growth

• Counting matchsticks

How many matchsticks are used in the first square pattern?

• 5

• 6

• 4

• 3

What is the rule for the new square pattern?

• Multiply by 2

• Add 2

• Add 3

• Multiply by 3