1. Wednesday April 30, 2014 Bell Ringer: Complete the following sequence: 7 + 13 – 1 + 12 – 2 + 11 – 3 _____ ______ _____ ______ ______ ______ = Explain how the sequence works using complete sentences.

2. What We are Learning Today: To use patterns to solve problems

3. Let’s Try This: Sergio starts a savings account by depositing $1.00 the first week, $3.00 the second, $5.00 the third, $7.00 the fourth and so on. On what week will he have $400.00?

4. Let’s Try This: Roman is training for the marathon. During the first week, he runs 12 miles, the second week he runs 15 miles, and the third week he runs 18 miles. If this pattern continues, during what week will Roman run 30 miles?

5. Let’s Try This: How many triangles are there?

6. Practice Time! Skill 88 Worksheet