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Mathematics: Algebra
Level indicator: Level 1 - Copy a pattern and create the next element Level 2 - Use systematic counting to continue a pattern and find number values Level 3 - Predict values using relationships between successive elements Level 4 - Predict values using rules Level 5i - Find an algebraic expression for a relationship Level 5ii - Solve linear equations related to patterns

Exploring Patterns

Copy a pattern and create the next element

 Exploring patterns progression
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What the work shows

The task

The teacher asked the students to copy the pattern shown and display or draw the next element.

Images of student problem solving process

Ken's work shows that he is able to:

  • copy a given pattern accurately with counters
  • display the next element in the pattern, using counters.

Images of student problem solving process

Alofa's work shows that she is able to:

  • copy a given pattern accurately
  • draw the next element in the pattern.

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