Order and arrange objects in patterns and explain the patterns
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can order and arrange objects in patterns and I can talk about the patterns I have made.
Key learning points
- A pattern is a systematic arrangement of shapes, objects or other elements according to a rule.
- Patterns can be made by rotating a shape or object.
- Fractions of a turn and direction of a turn can be used to describe the rule of a pattern.
- A pattern can be extended by finding the unit of repeat.
Keywords
Pattern - An arrangement that follows a rule. A repeated set of numbers, shapes or objects.
Unit of repeat - The part of a pattern that appears over and over again.
Rotate - To spin or turn.
Rotation - A turn.
Common misconception
Children may describe shapes as 'upside down' or 'on its side' rather than describing the rotations.
Display the keywords from previous lessons such as clockwise, quarter turn etc. Model describing the rotations using these keywords and provide opportunities for children to practice this when creating their own patterns.
Teacher tip
Provide opportunities for the children to print shapes in paint or playdough to create their own patterns when exploring rotation in patterns.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What shape would come next in this pattern?
Q2.What shape would come next in this pattern?
Q3.How could you describe this pattern?
Q4.What shape is missing from this pattern?
Q5.
Q6.What shape is missing from this pattern?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these could be the unit of repeat for this pattern?
Q2.Which of these could be the unit of repeat for this pattern?
Q3.Which of these patterns has used rotation?
Q4.Which description matches this pattern?
Q5.What shape would come next in this pattern?
Q6.If you extended this pattern, which shape would you use next?
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