MTH 214 Week 3 Tessellation Patterns

Resource: Tessellation Example, Technology Resource Library in the College of Education Resources

Create a tessellation pattern using the Microsoft® paint program, GeoGebra, Microsoft®PowerPoint®, other means available to you, or you may draw something by hand. Ask your instructor for assistance if needed.

Use color and shading to create a visually-pleasing tessellation.

Write a 350- to 700-word paper including the following:

• An explanation of why you chose the tessellated figure
• The type of transformation used and why
• The actual tessellation or a picture of the created tessellation
• Some real-world examples of tessellations that you can find
• How you might use real-world examples of tessellations to help elementary level students understand tessellations

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.