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YEAR 1 · PRIMARY MATHEMATICS

Patterns.

Find, continue, repair and explain repeating patterns.

4 lessons

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Learn the method, follow the examples, then try the worksheet.

01
Finding the repeating unit
Find the smallest part that repeats in a repeating pattern.
10 min · Worked examples & worksheet
02
Continuing and making patterns
Continue a repeating rule and create a pattern someone else can follow.
10 min · Worked examples & worksheet
03
Finding missing pattern elements
Use the repeating unit to work out which item is missing.
10 min · Worked examples & worksheet
04
Explaining a rule
Describe a repeating rule clearly enough for someone else to use it.
10 min · Worked examples & worksheet

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