Patterns with Shapes
Students identify, continue, and create repeating and growing patterns using 2D shapes, describing the pattern rule.
Key Questions
- What is the repeating unit in a shape pattern?
- How can we describe the rule of a pattern in our own words?
- What comes next in the pattern, and how do you know?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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