Explaining Diagonals

Worksheet Description

This worksheet presents a 100s chart with certain numbers shaded, and it prompts students to engage in a pattern-recognition exercise. Students are asked to describe the pattern of the shaded numbers, deduce the rule that governs this pattern, and then apply their understanding by shading another pattern on the chart. The activity also involves explaining the rule for the new pattern they create. At the bottom, there’s a section for students to reflect on their understanding and completion of the task by selecting a smiley face that best represents their experience.

The worksheet aims to teach students how to identify and understand numerical patterns on a 100s chart. By observing the shaded numbers, students learn to look for and articulate the regularities or rules that define the sequence. When they shade a new pattern, they are applying their knowledge to create and explain their own pattern, which reinforces their understanding of numerical relationships. The self-reflection part encourages students to think about their learning process and assess their own performance.