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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

Predict values using rules

 Exploring patterns progression
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What the work shows

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.
Images of student problem solving process

Cameron's work shows that he is able to:

  • give a rule for any element of the pattern.

Images of student problem solving process

Kahu's work shows that he is able to:

  • use rules to work out the number for a given element in a pattern.

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