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Understanding the Pattern Predictor: Taylor Series

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Understanding the Pattern Predictor: Taylor Series

fig 1: A simple cartoon showing how a wiggly blue line can be matched by smoother yellow lines getting closer to its shape.
fig 1: A simple cartoon showing how a wiggly blue line can be matched by smoother yellow lines getting closer to its shape.


Essential Question

  1. How can we use simple patterns to help us draw a tricky wiggly line?

Multiple Choice Questions

  1. What do we call the special mathematical 'recipe' that helps us match a wiggly curve? A. A Taylor Series B. A Square Pattern C. A Jumping Bean D. A Magic Circle
  1. If we want our drawing to match a wiggly curve perfectly, should we use more parts or fewer parts in our pattern? A. Only one part B. More parts C. No parts at all D. Fewer parts

Fill in the Blank Questions

  1. A Taylor Series is a way of building a wiggly line by adding many simple ______ together.
  1. The special pattern recipe used to match curves was named after a clever man named Brook ______.