Warm Up
How does each expression represent the number of small squares in the figure?
Expression A:
Compare your answer:
There are 6 rows with 8 small squares, but from this, 2 rows of 3 small squares have been removed.
Expression B:
Compare your answer:
There are 4 rows of 8 small squares, and to this, 2 rows of 5 small squares are added.
Expression C:
Compare your answer:
This counts each row, starting from the bottom.
Expression D:
Compare your answer:
There are 5 columns of 6 small squares and 3 columns of 4 small squares.
Building Character: Proactivity
Proactivity is the ability to take initiative. There’s evidence that proactivity is one of the qualities that distinguished the greatest American presidents from their peers.
Think about your current sense of proactivity. Are the following statements true for you??
- I am always looking for better ways of doing things.
- I love to challenge the status quo.
Don’t worry if none of these statements are true for you. Developing this trait takes time. Your first step starts today!