Visual Patterns: Polypad Octagons and Squares (shapes)

Visual Patterns task involving octagons and squares. This version focuses on the total number of shapes. Use the following link to access the same pattern that focuses on the perimeter of each stage: https://teacher.desmos.com/activitybuilder/custom/633123de2bc63005f94b8f49 The pattern is created using Polypad and allows students to create the next two stages using this interface. Inspired by Fawn Nguyen's Visual Patterns Website: http://www.visualpatterns.org/ Notice and Wonder Create the next two and make a table Find Stage 43 Write an expression for Stage n Expression used to generate table of values to compare with earlier values.

By Cindy Whitehead