Extending Repeating Patterns
Mathematics · 1st Year · Algebra · 3o Periodo

Extending Repeating Patterns

Figure out what comes next in a pattern. Use shapes, colours, and objects to continue the sequence.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Primary Mathematics Curriculum First Class: Algebra;Identify, describe, extend and create repeating patterns using objects, shapes and numbers.

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Figure out what comes next in a pattern. Use shapes, colours, and objects to continue the sequence.

Key Questions

  1. How do you know what comes next?
  2. What part of the pattern is repeating?
  3. Can you find the mistake in this pattern?

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