Making spatial patterns
| Midway through Kindergarten | |
|---|---|
| Above the expected standard | Lou Nicky |
| At the expected standard | Ashley Morgan Bailey |
| Below the expected standard | Riley |
Foundation Statement strands
The following strands are covered in this activity:
Description of activity
Students make different repeating patterns using pattern blocks or other materials. They record their results by drawing or tracing around the materials used.
The suggested time for this activity is 15 minutes.
Suggested materials
Blank paper, pencils/crayons, pattern blocks or other materials
Prior learning
Students have worked with patterns in a variety of situations using different materials. They have had practice identifying, describing, making and continuing simple patterns.
Office of the Board of Studies NSW, Mathematics K–6, Sample Units of Work, pp 23–26
Outcomes
Patterns and Algebra (PAES1.1)
Recognises, describes, creates and continues repeating patterns and number patterns that increase or decrease
Communicating (WMES1.3)
Describes mathematical situations using everyday language, actions, materials, and informal recordings
Reflecting (WMES1.5)
Links mathematical ideas and makes connections with, and generalisations about, existing knowledge and understanding in relation to Early Stage 1 content
Criteria for assessing learning
Students will be assessed on their ability to:
- create repeating patterns using pattern blocks or other materials
- record their patterns by drawing or tracing around the materials used