Generalizing Patterns: The Difference of Two Squares

This lesson unit is intended to help you assess how well students working with square numbers are able to:

• Choose an appropriate, systematic way to collect and organize data, examining the data for patterns.
• Describe and explain findings clearly and effectively.
• Generalize using numerical, geometrical, graphical and/or algebraic structure.
• Explain why certain results are possible/impossible, moving towards a proof.