Mathematics - Term 2 - Week 7

Patterns are sequences that repeat in a predictable way. They can be made using colors, shapes, or numbers. For example, a color pattern could be red, blue, red, blue. In mathematics, we can also create patterns with numbers, such as 1, 2, 1, 2. Today, we will explore how to identify and create these patterns.

Let's create a color pattern together! If we have red, green, red, green, what comes next? That's right! It’s red. Now, let’s try a number pattern: 2, 4, 2, 4. What comes next? Yes, it’s 2! We can see that the pattern repeats every two elements.

Now, let’s practice identifying patterns. I will show you a series of shapes: circle, square, circle, square. What shape comes next? Yes, it’s a circle! Let’s try another one: triangle, triangle, square. What comes next? Correct! It’s a triangle. Remember, patterns can be found everywhere!

Now it's your turn! Using colored blocks or crayons, create your own pattern with at least three colors. Once you have created your pattern, write it down and share it with a partner. Make sure to explain why you chose that pattern and what comes next!

• red
• blue
• green
• yellow

Answer: red

The pattern repeats every two colors, so after blue, it goes back to red.

• 1, 2, 3, 4
• circle, square, circle, square
• apple, banana, orange
• dog, cat, fish

Answer: circle, square, circle, square

This sequence repeats every two shapes, making it a pattern.

Answer: 5, 7, 9

The pattern starts at 5 and adds 2 each time.

• triangle
• square
• circle
• rectangle

Answer: triangle

The pattern repeats the triangle twice before switching to a square.

Answer: A pattern is a sequence that repeats in a predictable way.

Patterns can be made with colors, shapes, or numbers and follow a specific order.

• A, B, A, B
• 1, 2, 3, 4
• red, green, red, green
• circle, circle, square

Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4

This sequence increases by 1 each time and does not repeat, so it is not a pattern.

Answer: Color patterns and number patterns.

Patterns can be made with various elements, including colors and numbers.

• 10
• 20
• 30
• 40

Answer: 10

The pattern alternates between 10 and 20, so the next number is 10.