Toothpick Patterns and Relationships

Toothpick Patterns and Relationships

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial introduces a challenge involving toothpicks and tiles, where students must create tile patterns with specific toothpick requirements. Initially, students are tasked with creating a pattern where the number of toothpicks is exactly double the number of tiles. The tutorial provides guidance on how to approach this problem, encouraging students to explore different tile arrangements. In the advanced challenge, students must create a pattern where the number of toothpicks exceeds double the number of tiles, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge presented in the video?

To build a house using tiles and toothpicks.

To create a tile pattern with a specific number of toothpicks.

To solve a math equation using tiles.

To write an essay about tiles.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What resources are provided to help with the challenge?

A set of flashcards and a quiz.

A textbook and a calculator.

A video tutorial and a workbook.

An electronic tool and a homework help link.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Task A, what is the relationship between the number of toothpicks and tiles?

The number of toothpicks is equal to the number of tiles.

The number of toothpicks is triple the number of tiles.

The number of toothpicks is exactly double the number of tiles.

The number of toothpicks is half the number of tiles.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many toothpicks should surround four tiles in Task A?

Ten

Four

Six

Eight

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do after understanding the explanation of Task A?

Move on to the next task immediately.

Pause the video and try creating the pattern yourself.

Skip the task and watch the next video.

Ask a friend for help.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Task B, how should the number of toothpicks compare to the number of tiles?

The number of toothpicks should be equal to the number of tiles.

The number of toothpicks should be more than double the number of tiles.

The number of toothpicks should be exactly double the number of tiles.

The number of toothpicks should be less than double the number of tiles.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the minimum number of toothpicks needed for four tiles in Task B?

Eight

Ten

Nine

Twelve

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is encouraged at the end of the video?

To write a report on the task.

To memorize the pattern.

To create interactive or creative patterns.

To take a break and relax.