Most students have made buildings from cubes or blocks. The learning activity, ‘High-rise Harry’ shows how Harry built up an intricate pattern of cubes, stage by stage. Students are challenged to identify the general rule Harry used so they can predict the successive stages of his pattern. An answer sheet is provided and includes accompanying …More
How Many Factors?’ is an independent or paired learning activity that provides students with opportunities to practise identifying the factors of 2-digit numbers. This in turn supports mental strategies they can use for division and multiplication. An answer sheet is provided and includes teaching notes with suggestions for supporting learning and further exploration.
Puzzling Patterns’ is a learning activity that presents students with some of the patterns that can be formed with tiles and counters. Students identify the patterns and explain why they work. An answer sheet is provided and includes accompanying teaching notes with suggestions for supporting learning and further exploration.