Sum of Two Consecutive Numbers

Students who can find square numbers will enjoy testing the validity of this statement:

The sum of two consecutive numbers is equal to the difference between their squares.

You will love the math practice that your students will get along the way. 

To test this statement your students will:

  • add pairs of consecutive numbers,
  • square them,
  • subtract to find the difference between the squares,
  • over and over again.

Students will consolidate their understanding of  vocabulary words such as: consecutive, square numbers, sum, and difference. They might even need to create a chart to share their results. 

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