Patterns and Algebraic Thinking · Number and Algebra

Growing Patterns

Introduction to sequences that increase or decrease in a predictable way.

Key Questions

  1. 1How is a growing pattern different from a repeating pattern?
  2. 2What is the rule that tells this pattern how to change?
  3. 3How can we use a staircase to show a pattern that gets bigger?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9MFA01
Year: Foundation
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Patterns and Algebraic Thinking
Period: Number and Algebra

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