Tag: patterns

Making and Predicting Patterns

Tēnā Koutou bloggers,

Te Ana Ako has recently started a pattern and algebra Math unit. We have been looking at different types of patterns, finding patterns within groups of numbers and being detectives finding numbers in a set that don’t fit the pattern we see. You can see some screenshots of our number pattern work below.

Bruno’s number patterns using a rule

 

Toby’s pattern creations with two variables

Our big challenge next week is to use the workshop learning that we have been doing, which is completing number patterns in a table to predict larger numbers. We have used addition, subtraction, skip counting and even multiplication skills to work on these tasks. It has been great to use our Math skills in different ways.

We’d love some feedback on our blog post. We wonder, have you ever worked with patterns, either numbers or otherwise? Maybe you know of some patterns that connect to your life or your culture. If you do, we’d love to hear about them in the comment section below.

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Creating Patterns

In Te Ana Ako  we have been exploring patterns in maths as part of algebra. We created our own repeated patterns that show at least 2 variables (changes in size, colour, shape, direction etc). Our pattern had to repeat across and down the page. Have a look at these examples…aren’t they awesome? Leave a comment to let us know what you think or if you have any questions.

Alba’s pattern

 

Charlie H’s pattern

 

Kirtland’s pattern

 

Lucas’ pattern

 

Olivia P’s pattern