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Work Sample : Chris

Activity : Making Number Patterns

    Making Number Patterns - Chris : Grade Commentary

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Chris has demonstrated a very limited level of competence in creating, continuing and describing number patterns. A pattern involving multiples of ten has been created but one number in the sequence has been omitted, and the rest of the activity has not been attempted. The numerals have been poorly formed and the spacing between them is inadequate. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade E standard midway through Stage 1.

Grade E

The student has an elementary knowledge and understanding in few areas of the content and has achieved very limited competence in some of the processes and skills.

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Foundation Statement strands

The following strands are covered in this activity:

  • Working Mathematically
    Students ask questions and use objects, diagrams and technology to explore mathematical problems. They link mathematical ideas and use everyday language, some mathematical language and diagrams to explain how answers were obtained.
  • Patterns and Algebra
    Students describe, create and continue a variety of number patterns and relate addition and subtraction facts to at least 20.
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