Students will attempt to solve the question of what comes next in a series of numbers and why.  They will practice explaining their mathematical thinking and communciation by describing why a number would come next in a pattern.  If time permits, students can share their own mathematical patterns with the group and explain them.  

The teacher is a certified GATE teacher and specializes in higher level thinking activities in which students go beyond facts to analyze and assess their own thinking processes and learning. 

An interactive 100 chart will be used in class.  If the learner is interested in patterns, I recommend finding an interactive 100 chart on line to practice patterns on their own.