Piggy Bank Problem

Make a list of what you know so far?

Create 5 Observations of either the relation between the Picture Pattern and the original Word Problem or describing the change in the pattern from week to week. (Things to consider what changes from week to week. What stays the same from week to week?)

Based on the pattern you have observed in the T-Chart, how many weeks will it take for you to save at least $35? How do you know this to be true?

Your mom now gives you a piggy bank with $12 worth of coins in it and you continued to put in the same amount per week. How will this new value affect your equation?

Your mom now gives you a piggy bank with no money in it and you continue to put in the same amount per week. How will this new value affect your equation?

**Your brother now gives you a piggy bank with no money in it, but he charges you $2 in order for you to keep it. You accept and continue to put in the same amount per week. How will this change affect your equation? Can you create picture pattern to match this scenario?

What questions do you still have about this Activity?