Exploring Patterns and Inductive Reasoning in Geometry

The video tutorial covers geometry topics such as patterns, inductive reasoning, and conjectures. It explains how to identify patterns and make predictions using inductive reasoning. The tutorial also explores the concept of diagonals in polygons and the Serpent's Key triangle pattern. Additionally, it discusses counterexamples, providing examples to illustrate how they can disprove statements.

What is the next number in the sequence 2, 4, 6, 8?

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 16

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CCSS.2.NBT.A.2

If a sequence doubles each time, what follows 16?

• 18

• 34

• 20

• 32

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CCSS.5.OA.B.3

What is the next number in the sequence 1, 4, 9, 16, 25?

• 30

• 35

• 40

• 36

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CCSS.4.OA.C.5

What is the next number in the Fibonacci sequence after 8, 13?

• 19

• 21

• 23

• 25

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

How many diagonals does a pentagon have?

• 7

• 9

• 11

• 5

Predict the number of diagonals in an octagon.

• 22

• 20

• 18

• 24

How many shaded triangles are in stage 4 of the Sierpinski triangle pattern?

• 9

• 11

• 15

• 13

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

How many new triangles are added in stage 5 of the Sierpinski triangle pattern?

• 27

• 25

• 31

• 29

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

Which number is a counterexample to the statement 'All odd numbers are prime'?

• 11

• 17

• 9

• 13

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

What disproves the statement 'Only policemen wear badges'?

• A pharmacist wearing a badge

• A teacher wearing a badge

• A doctor wearing a badge

• A firefighter wearing a badge

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5