Skip-count by the changing place value
4.NBT.A.24.OA.C.5
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Find the skip-counting rule and determine the number marked by .
A row of boxes is connected by arrows, with numbers skip-counted by a fixed rule written in order. From left to right the boxes read , , , ☐, ☐, , where the last box is .
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A chain of 6 boxes skip-counts by a fixed step: 3,400,000; 3,500,000; 3,600,000; ...; then the star (the last box). Find the rule and the star's value.
- The first boxes are 3,400,000, 3,500,000, and 3,600,000.
- The boxes increase by a fixed skip-count step.
- The star is the 6th (last) box.
- The skip-count step and the number at the star
- Every step in the chain adds the same fixed amount.
Plan
#5 Look for a Pattern · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems
Find the constant step from two known neighbors, confirm it with a second pair, then add that step repeatedly to reach the last box.
Execute
Review
From the first box to the last there are 5 steps of 100,000, totaling 500,000, and 3,400,000 + 500,000 = 3,900,000, matching the step-by-step result.
Evaluate finite differences (tool 14): the constant first difference 100,000 confirms a linear pattern, so the nth box is 3,400,000 + (n-1) x 100,000.
Standards · min grade 4
4.OA.C.5Generate a number or shape pattern following a given rule — Identifying the constant skip-count rule and extending it.4.NBT.A.2Read and write multi-digit whole numbers and compare using symbols — Adding the step across multi-digit numbers to reach the star.
Find the skip-counting rule and determine the number marked by .
A row of boxes is connected by arrows, with numbers skip-counted by a fixed rule written in order. From left to right the boxes read , , , ☐, ☐, , where the last box is .
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A chain of 6 boxes skip-counts by a fixed step: 12,000,000; 13,000,000; 14,000,000; ...; then the star (the last box). Find the rule and the star's value.
- The first boxes are 12,000,000, 13,000,000, and 14,000,000.
- The boxes increase by a fixed skip-count step.
- The star is the 6th (last) box.
- The skip-count step and the number at the star
- Every step in the chain adds the same fixed amount.
Plan
#5 Look for a Pattern · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems
Find the constant step from two known neighbors, confirm it with a second pair, then add that step repeatedly to reach the last box.
Execute
Review
From the first box to the last there are 5 steps of 1,000,000, totaling 5,000,000, and 12,000,000 + 5,000,000 = 17,000,000, matching the step-by-step result.
Evaluate finite differences (tool 14): the constant first difference 1,000,000 confirms a linear pattern, so the nth box is 12,000,000 + (n-1) x 1,000,000.
Standards · min grade 4
4.OA.C.5Generate a number or shape pattern following a given rule — Identifying the constant skip-count rule and extending it.4.NBT.A.2Read and write multi-digit whole numbers and compare using symbols — Adding the step across multi-digit numbers to reach the star.
Find the skip-counting rule and determine the number marked by .
A row of boxes is connected by arrows, with numbers skip-counted by a fixed rule written in order. From left to right the boxes read , , , ☐, , where the last box is .
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Understand
A chain of 5 boxes skip-counts by a fixed step: 200,000; 205,000; 210,000; ...; then the star (the last box). Find the rule and the star's value.
- The first boxes are 200,000, 205,000, and 210,000.
- The boxes increase by a fixed skip-count step.
- The star is the 5th (last) box.
- The skip-count step and the number at the star
- Every step in the chain adds the same fixed amount.
Plan
#5 Look for a Pattern · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems
Find the constant step from two known neighbors, confirm it with a second pair, then add that step repeatedly to reach the last box.
Execute
Review
From the first box to the last there are 4 steps of 5,000, totaling 20,000, and 200,000 + 20,000 = 220,000, matching the step-by-step result.
Evaluate finite differences (tool 14): the constant first difference 5,000 confirms a linear pattern, so the nth box is 200,000 + (n-1) x 5,000.
Standards · min grade 4
4.OA.C.5Generate a number or shape pattern following a given rule — Identifying the constant skip-count rule and extending it.4.NBT.A.2Read and write multi-digit whole numbers and compare using symbols — Adding the step across multi-digit numbers to reach the star.
Find the skip-counting rule and determine the number marked by .
A row of boxes is connected by arrows, with numbers skip-counted by a fixed rule written in order. From left to right the boxes read , , , , ☐, ☐, , where the last box is .
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Understand
A chain of 7 boxes skip-counts by a fixed step: 4,270,000; 4,273,000; 4,276,000; ...; then the star (the last box). Find the rule and the star's value.
- The first boxes are 4,270,000, 4,273,000, and 4,276,000.
- The boxes increase by a fixed skip-count step.
- The star is the 7th (last) box.
- The skip-count step and the number at the star
- Every step in the chain adds the same fixed amount.
Plan
#5 Look for a Pattern · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems
Find the constant step from two known neighbors, confirm it with a second pair, then add that step repeatedly to reach the last box.
Execute
Review
From the first box to the last there are 6 steps of 3,000, totaling 18,000, and 4,270,000 + 18,000 = 4,288,000, matching the step-by-step result.
Evaluate finite differences (tool 14): the constant first difference 3,000 confirms a linear pattern, so the nth box is 4,270,000 + (n-1) x 3,000.
Standards · min grade 4
4.OA.C.5Generate a number or shape pattern following a given rule — Identifying the constant skip-count rule and extending it.4.NBT.A.2Read and write multi-digit whole numbers and compare using symbols — Adding the step across multi-digit numbers to reach the star.
Find the skip-counting rule and determine the number marked by .
A row of boxes is connected by arrows, with numbers skip-counted by a fixed rule written in order. From left to right the boxes read , , ☐, ☐, , where the last box is .
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Understand
A chain of 5 boxes skip-counts by a fixed step: 640,000; 660,000; 680,000; ...; then the star (the last box). Find the rule and the star's value.
- The first boxes are 640,000, 660,000, and 680,000.
- The boxes increase by a fixed skip-count step.
- The star is the 5th (last) box.
- The skip-count step and the number at the star
- Every step in the chain adds the same fixed amount.
Plan
#5 Look for a Pattern · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems
Find the constant step from two known neighbors, confirm it with a second pair, then add that step repeatedly to reach the last box.
Execute
Review
From the first box to the last there are 4 steps of 20,000, totaling 80,000, and 640,000 + 80,000 = 720,000, matching the step-by-step result.
Evaluate finite differences (tool 14): the constant first difference 20,000 confirms a linear pattern, so the nth box is 640,000 + (n-1) x 20,000.
Standards · min grade 4
4.OA.C.5Generate a number or shape pattern following a given rule — Identifying the constant skip-count rule and extending it.4.NBT.A.2Read and write multi-digit whole numbers and compare using symbols — Adding the step across multi-digit numbers to reach the star.
Find the skip-counting rule and determine the number marked by .
A row of boxes is connected by arrows, with numbers skip-counted by a fixed rule written in order. From left to right the boxes read , , , , ☐, ☐, , where the last box is .
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Understand
A chain of 7 boxes skip-counts by a fixed step: 0; 2,000; 4,000; ...; then the star (the last box). Find the rule and the star's value.
- The first boxes are 0, 2,000, and 4,000.
- The boxes increase by a fixed skip-count step.
- The star is the 7th (last) box.
- The skip-count step and the number at the star
- Every step in the chain adds the same fixed amount.
Plan
#5 Look for a Pattern · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems
Find the constant step from two known neighbors, confirm it with a second pair, then add that step repeatedly to reach the last box.
Execute
Review
From the first box to the last there are 6 steps of 2,000, totaling 12,000, and 0 + 12,000 = 12,000, matching the step-by-step result.
Evaluate finite differences (tool 14): the constant first difference 2,000 confirms a linear pattern, so the nth box is 0 + (n-1) x 2,000.
Standards · min grade 4
4.OA.C.5Generate a number or shape pattern following a given rule — Identifying the constant skip-count rule and extending it.4.NBT.A.2Read and write multi-digit whole numbers and compare using symbols — Adding the step across multi-digit numbers to reach the star.
Find the skip-counting rule and determine the number marked by .
A row of boxes is connected by arrows, with numbers skip-counted by a fixed rule written in order. From left to right the boxes read , , , ☐, ☐, , where the last box is .
Show solution
Understand
A chain of 6 boxes skip-counts by a fixed step: 4,270,000; 4,273,000; 4,276,000; ...; then the star (the last box). Find the rule and the star's value.
- The first boxes are 4,270,000, 4,273,000, and 4,276,000.
- The boxes increase by a fixed skip-count step.
- The star is the 6th (last) box.
- The skip-count step and the number at the star
- Every step in the chain adds the same fixed amount.
Plan
#5 Look for a Pattern · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems
Find the constant step from two known neighbors, confirm it with a second pair, then add that step repeatedly to reach the last box.
Execute
Review
From the first box to the last there are 5 steps of 3,000, totaling 15,000, and 4,270,000 + 15,000 = 4,285,000, matching the step-by-step result.
Evaluate finite differences (tool 14): the constant first difference 3,000 confirms a linear pattern, so the nth box is 4,270,000 + (n-1) x 3,000.
Standards · min grade 4
4.OA.C.5Generate a number or shape pattern following a given rule — Identifying the constant skip-count rule and extending it.4.NBT.A.2Read and write multi-digit whole numbers and compare using symbols — Adding the step across multi-digit numbers to reach the star.
Find the skip-counting rule and determine the number marked by .
A row of boxes is connected by arrows, with numbers skip-counted by a fixed rule written in order. From left to right the boxes read , , ☐, , where the last box is .
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Understand
A chain of 4 boxes skip-counts by a fixed step: 8,500,000; 8,550,000; 8,600,000; ...; then the star (the last box). Find the rule and the star's value.
- The first boxes are 8,500,000, 8,550,000, and 8,600,000.
- The boxes increase by a fixed skip-count step.
- The star is the 4th (last) box.
- The skip-count step and the number at the star
- Every step in the chain adds the same fixed amount.
Plan
#5 Look for a Pattern · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems
Find the constant step from two known neighbors, confirm it with a second pair, then add that step repeatedly to reach the last box.
Execute
Review
From the first box to the last there are 3 steps of 50,000, totaling 150,000, and 8,500,000 + 150,000 = 8,650,000, matching the step-by-step result.
Evaluate finite differences (tool 14): the constant first difference 50,000 confirms a linear pattern, so the nth box is 8,500,000 + (n-1) x 50,000.
Standards · min grade 4
4.OA.C.5Generate a number or shape pattern following a given rule — Identifying the constant skip-count rule and extending it.4.NBT.A.2Read and write multi-digit whole numbers and compare using symbols — Adding the step across multi-digit numbers to reach the star.
Find the skip-counting rule and determine the number marked by .
A row of boxes is connected by arrows, with numbers skip-counted by a fixed rule written in order. From left to right the boxes read , , , ☐, ☐, , where the last box is .
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Understand
A chain of 6 boxes skip-counts by a fixed step: 90,000; 94,000; 98,000; ...; then the star (the last box). Find the rule and the star's value.
- The first boxes are 90,000, 94,000, and 98,000.
- The boxes increase by a fixed skip-count step.
- The star is the 6th (last) box.
- The skip-count step and the number at the star
- Every step in the chain adds the same fixed amount.
Plan
#5 Look for a Pattern · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems
Find the constant step from two known neighbors, confirm it with a second pair, then add that step repeatedly to reach the last box.
Execute
Review
From the first box to the last there are 5 steps of 4,000, totaling 20,000, and 90,000 + 20,000 = 110,000, matching the step-by-step result.
Evaluate finite differences (tool 14): the constant first difference 4,000 confirms a linear pattern, so the nth box is 90,000 + (n-1) x 4,000.
Standards · min grade 4
4.OA.C.5Generate a number or shape pattern following a given rule — Identifying the constant skip-count rule and extending it.4.NBT.A.2Read and write multi-digit whole numbers and compare using symbols — Adding the step across multi-digit numbers to reach the star.
Find the skip-counting rule and determine the number marked by .
A row of boxes is connected by arrows, with numbers skip-counted by a fixed rule written in order. From left to right the boxes read , , , ☐, ☐, , where the last box is .
Show solution
Understand
A chain of 6 boxes skip-counts by a fixed step: 1,000,000; 1,010,000; 1,020,000; ...; then the star (the last box). Find the rule and the star's value.
- The first boxes are 1,000,000, 1,010,000, and 1,020,000.
- The boxes increase by a fixed skip-count step.
- The star is the 6th (last) box.
- The skip-count step and the number at the star
- Every step in the chain adds the same fixed amount.
Plan
#5 Look for a Pattern · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems
Find the constant step from two known neighbors, confirm it with a second pair, then add that step repeatedly to reach the last box.
Execute
Review
From the first box to the last there are 5 steps of 10,000, totaling 50,000, and 1,000,000 + 50,000 = 1,050,000, matching the step-by-step result.
Evaluate finite differences (tool 14): the constant first difference 10,000 confirms a linear pattern, so the nth box is 1,000,000 + (n-1) x 10,000.
Standards · min grade 4
4.OA.C.5Generate a number or shape pattern following a given rule — Identifying the constant skip-count rule and extending it.4.NBT.A.2Read and write multi-digit whole numbers and compare using symbols — Adding the step across multi-digit numbers to reach the star.