The learning activity, ‘Biscuit Binge’ asks students to use different ways of representing patterns of numbers in a fun context. They use graphs and charts to record variable numbers of biscuits eaten by a greedy boy over periods of time. An answer sheet is provided and includes accompanying teaching notes with suggestions for supporting learning …More
With the learning activity, ‘Graphic Details’ students use graphs and spreadsheets to predict the values of further items in different sets of patterns. They can use materials to support their thinking, but the challenge is to use other methods to solve the problems. An answer sheet is provided and includes accompanying teaching notes with suggestions …More
The learning activity, ‘Pegging Problems’ can also be used as an engaging hands-on activity. Students use sheets of paper and counters to find out how many pegs are required to secure an increasing number of tents. They identify rules as they discuss their results with a classmate. An answer sheet is provided and includes accompanying …More
The illustration on the learning activity, ‘Scaling Up’ shows families of fish that are made up of different numbers of square tiles. Students need to calculate the number of squares each family member is made of, then use strategies to count all the fish in the village. Three sizes of fish represent a family, and …More
The learning activity, ‘Seeing Dots’ provides students with a fun way to explore sequential patterns, using a dot grid or a geoboard and rubber bands. By changing and scaling, students find rules to help them predict the sizes of extended shapes. An answer sheet is provided and includes accompanying teaching notes with suggestions for supporting …More
The learning activity, ‘Sticking Around’ asks students to work with a classmate to find quick ways of counting sticks that form a variety of patterns. They are encouraged to explain the rules in each example, discussing their thinking with a classmate. An answer sheet is provided and includes accompanying teaching notes with suggestions for supporting …More
This learning activity, ‘Terrific Tiles’ can also be used as an engaging hands-on activity. It asks students to use tiles to replicate and expand patterns and then to identify rules for continuing each pattern. An answer sheet is provided and includes accompanying teaching notes with suggestions for supporting learning and further exploration.
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