The task

The teacher asked the students to:

• copy the pattern shown and draw the next element
• describe and use rules to predict subsequent elements of the pattern.

Jesse's work shows that he is able to:

• systematically list the values for each element in the pattern
• without drawing the pattern, identify how many counters of each colour are required.

Akane's work shows that she is able to:

• systematically list the values for each element in the pattern
• without drawing the pattern, identify how many counters of each colour are required
• recognise relationships in the differences between successive elements.