Algebraic Thinking and Patterns · Algebraic Thinking

Linear Patterns and Rules

Identifying rules that describe the relationship between two sets of numbers.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can we predict the hundredth term in a sequence without calculating every step?
  2. 2What is the difference between an additive pattern and a multiplicative pattern?
  3. 3How can a table of values help us identify a hidden rule?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9M6A01
Year: Year 6
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Algebraic Thinking and Patterns
Period: Algebraic Thinking

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