Working with the Definition of Linear Patterns
October 14, 2008Non-traditional Pattern:
Non-traditional patterns are simply patterns that do not follow a repetitive format.
Linear Patterns:
Personal definition:
Linear pattern-a pattern that seems to grow or decay in a predictable manner.
Formal definition:
Linear pattern-If the plotted points make a pattern, then the coordinates of each point may have the same relationship between the x and y values. In such a case, the x and y values are connected by a certain rule.
A linear pattern is said to exist when the points examined form a straight line.
http://www.mathsteacher.com.au/year8/ch15_graphs/02_linear/patterns.htm
The difference between my personal definition and the formal definition is that the formal definition defines the pattern in terms of a coordinate grid. I would have the students try to memorize the definition by looking at the word “line” in linear and remember that linear patterns create straight lines.
