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We’re obsessed with student thinking. And when we’re designing lessons, we get really excited when our activities give feedback that attaches meaning to student thinking.

Just take a look at this screen from an upcoming lesson.
A screen from the lesson titled "A New Pattern" with a text prompt saying, "Write an expression for the number of tiles in terms of `n`." There is a sketch component showing the first four figures of a new visual pattern. Each figure is made of `1` by `1` tiles. Each figure has two `n` by `1` rectangles arranged in a diagonal on either side of a `n` by `n` square so only their corners touch. The `n` in each figure corresponds to the figure number.

Whatever students type in is what they’ll see on the images! That feedback will showcase the brilliant and unique ways your students think about mathematics . . . so don’t keep them to yourself!

Let students lead by getting them excited about each others’ thinking. Find an expression you didn’t consider, or one that is wrong — and interesting! Consider selecting and sharing these expressions with the class and asking, “How do you think this student saw the pattern growing?” Give your students the opportunity to experience the joy and surprise of seeing each others’ brilliance.
- Desmos Classroom at Amplify

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