Grade 6 Mathematics · Pre-UnitStandard 5.OA.B.3

Lesson 1.51.5 Small Group · Group 2

Group 2 · Set BSecond challenge form · new problems, same idea

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Learning target I can find patterns and pattern rules, use them to make generalizations, and check my solutions with a table of values, explain why the method works, and use it on a problem I have not seen before.

Remember1.5 Small Group · Group 2

Patterns let you find an unknown amount and then check it, because here the pennies must always be a multiple of 5. Use the coin patterns to find an unknown number of coins. Then check that the pennies fit the pattern.

Words: pattern (patrón)pattern rule (regla del patrón)generalization (generalización)table of values (tabla de valores)reasonableness (sensatez del resultado)

  1. 1Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    A jar has $53.50. It has 200 quarters and 32 dimes. The rest of the coins are pennies. How many pennies are there?

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  2. 2Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    A jar has $6.40. It has 20 quarters and 10 dimes. The rest of the coins are pennies. How many pennies are in the jar?

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  3. 3Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    A game gives 25 points for a gold star and 10 points for a silver star. Jo has 340 points. She has 8 gold stars. How many silver stars does she have?

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  4. 4Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    A jar has $3.00 in nickels and dimes. There are 40 coins in all. How many dimes are in the jar?

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Explain your thinkingYou found a missing number of coins. How does a pattern help you check the answer before you trust it?

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