Operations and Algebraic Thinking · Algebraic Thinking

Patterns and Number Sentences

Identifying rules in sequences and using variables to represent unknown quantities in equations.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can we predict the next term in a sequence by looking at the relationship between previous terms?
  2. 2What does the equals sign actually mean in a balanced equation?
  3. 3How can we translate a word problem into a mathematical number sentence?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - AlgebraNCCA: Primary - Number Patterns and Sequences
Class/Year: 4th Year (TY)
Subject: Mathematical Mastery: Exploring Patterns and Logic
Unit: Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Period: Algebraic Thinking

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