Building a tile pattern by reflecting hexagons

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Resource ID#: 44445 Primary Type: Problem-Solving Task
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This task applies reflections to a regular hexagon to construct a pattern of six hexagons enclosing a seventh: the focus of the task is on using the properties of reflections to deduce this seven hexagon pattern.

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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students , Parents
Suggested Technology: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office
Keywords: hexagons, tile patterns, reflections, Florida Standards
Instructional Component Type(s): Problem-Solving Task
Resource Collection: Illustrative Mathematics

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