Pattern Rules
Representing Patterns
Terminology
FINAL JEOPARDY
100
This rule represents the following pattern: 2, 4, 6, 8...
What is Start with 2, add 2 each time.
100
This method for organizing a pattern makes it easy to see both your term number and your term.
What is a t-chart.
100
In the following t-chart. Number of Days represents which part of a pattern? Number of Days | Amount of Money | |
What is a term number.
100
In the following algebraic question, this is the value of W: P + W = 12 P = 2W
What is 4
200
This name describes the following pattern: Start with 5, add 4 each time.
What is a recursive pattern.
200
This method of representing a pattern allows you to physically see how the pattern extends.
What is a model.
200
In the following pattern rule: Start with 7 and add 4 each time. The 4 refers to this important patterning term.
What is a common difference.
300
This name describes the following pattern: Multiply the term number by 5.
What is an explicit pattern rule.
300
This method of representing a pattern not only allows you to compare your term number and term, but also allows you to extend your pattern to find the answer for any term number given.
What is a graph.
300
In the following expression: w x 8. The w is considered a ________.
What is a variable.
400
Mrs. L-M shovels driveways. She is paid $15 for every driveway she shovels. This is the expression that represents how much money she makes for any number of driveways shoveled.
What is d x 15. (or any other letter to represent driveways)
400
This name describes the following pattern as is represented in an algebraic form: w x 5
What is an expression.
400
When representing a pattern on a graph, you use this word to describe what is happening to your line on the graph.
What is a trend.