Get ready to explore the world of patterns—where numbers, shapes, and ideas follow rules that help us predict what comes next. In this unit, learners will recognize, describe, and create patterns that build essential problem-solving and reasoning skills. It’s a fun and foundational step into the world of algebraic thinking!
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
Identify and describe patterns using numbers, shapes, and objects in a variety of contexts.
Distinguish between repeating and growing patterns, and explain the rule that defines each type.
Extend patterns logically based on identified rules or relationships.
Use input-output tables to represent and predict numerical patterns.
Problem:
What comes next in the pattern?
🔵 🟢 🔴 🔵 🟢 🔴 ___
Solution:
This is a repeating pattern.
Pattern unit: 🔵 🟢 🔴
The unit repeats every 3 shapes.
After 🔵 🟢 🔴 🔵 🟢 🔴, the next shape will be: 🔵
Answer: 🔵
This exercise helps students strengthen their understanding of repeating and growing patterns through number and shape sequences. Learners will identify the pattern rule, extend the sequence, and describe their reasoning—building essential algebraic thinking skills.
In this session, learners explored the concept of patterns through numbers, shapes, and visual sequences. They practiced identifying both repeating and growing patterns, learned to determine the rule behind a pattern, and extended sequences using logical reasoning. These foundational skills support early algebraic thinking and help build strong problem-solving strategies. Through guided examples and independent practice, students gained confidence in recognizing patterns in both mathematical and real-world contexts.