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~ Number patterns - - -

rn Make these two shapes with interlocking
cubes.
Fit them together to make a larger square,
like this.

4+S=q
q is the 3rd square number.
3x3=Q

[!J Colour, to match each pair of pieces you can fit together to make a
larger square.
Use a different colour for each pair.

a b c

~ Continue this pattern.

square square
number growth pattern number growth pattern

1st 1~ 1 ~1 X 1 6th ~ ~

2nd 1 +3~4~2x2 7th ~
~

3rd 4+5~q~3x3 8th ~
~
4th q+ ~ qth ~ ~
~

5th + ~ ~ 10th ~ ~

Constructing square numbers practically; constructing
Name a related number pattern.

Date Materials: interlocking cubes

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