Tessellating bricks

Tessellating bricks

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This task is about tessellating shapes.

Frankie built six different patterns out of bricks. Draw in six or eight bricks to keep each pattern going. An example has been done for you.

 

Example: Eight bricks have been added
to the pattern.

 

a) Add eight bricks to this pattern.

 

b) Add eight bricks to this pattern.

 

c) Add six bricks to this pattern.

 

d) Add eight bricks to this pattern.

 

e) Add eight bricks to this pattern.
Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pencil and paper.
Level:
3
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Description of task: 
Students continue tessellation patterns of a rectangular shape.
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Answers/responses: 
   

Y6 (06/1998)

a) very easy
b) very easy
c) easy
d) easy
e) moderate

ACCEPT
•   if more bricks are added than specified and the pattern is clearly followed.
•   if bricks are added in other positions and the pattern is clearly followed.