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Student Instructions
Use the Pattern Shapes app to fill a pattern with regular 2d shapes. Record what fraction of the pattern is made of each type of shape.
1. Open the app “Pattern Shapes” and tap the sailing boat silhouette.
2. Choose a pattern and select it.
3. Drag the shapes from the panel on the left onto the silhouette pattern. There must be NO gaps (all shapes must tessellate).
4. Take a screen shot of your completed pattern.
5. In 
tap the 
and select Post Student Work.
6. Tap 
then “Photos” and select the photo of your pattern from the camera roll.
7. Tap the 
8. Use the 
tool to record what fraction of the pattern is made of each type of shape.
9. Upload to your journal with the .
Teacher Notes (not visible to students)
If you do not have access to the Pattern Shape app, you may use concrete 2d shapes to create a pattern. An extension activity could be that students create their own pattern, rather than selecting a pre-made one from the app, and then record its fractions or swap with a partner to figure out.
