Creating and Extending Patterns
Students design their own repeating patterns and extend given patterns using various elements.
Key Questions
- Construct a new pattern using at least three different elements.
- Predict the next three elements in a given complex pattern.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of a pattern in being easily understood and extended by others.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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