Algebraic Thinking and Patterns · Algebraic Thinking

Sequence and Pattern Discovery

Identifying linear sequences and expressing the nth term rule in simple contexts.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can we predict the 100th term in a sequence without calculating all the terms in between?
  2. 2What defines a pattern as being linear versus non linear?
  3. 3Where do we see mathematical sequences occurring in the natural world?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - AlgebraNCCA: Primary - Patterns
Class/Year: 6th Year
Subject: Mastering Mathematical Reasoning: Year 6
Unit: Algebraic Thinking and Patterns
Period: Algebraic Thinking

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