Copy with unit boundaries
Use boundaries to preserve a multi-item repeating structure. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
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Use boundaries to preserve a multi-item repeating structure. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
Count every position including repeated shapes. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
Justify a smallest repeating unit. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
Map each item consistently to another representation. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
Justify a missing item with a corresponding position. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
Locate and explain one deviation from a repeating rule. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
Connect complete repeats with repeated addition. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
Use whole units and remaining positions to predict farther items. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
Compare reversed units from a fixed starting position. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
Write an unambiguous repeating-pattern question and check its answer. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.