Copy, extend and describe repeating patterns
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can copy, extend and describe repeating patterns.
Key learning points
- Pattern blocks can be used to create a pattern.
- When the same pattern repeats itself over and over again, it is called a repeating pattern.
- A repeating pattern can be extended, making it longer.
- The part of the pattern that repeats itself over and over again is called the unit of repeat.
Keywords
Repeating pattern - An arrangement that follows the same rule over and over again.
Extend - To make something longer in length or larger in size.
Unit of repeat - The part of the pattern that happens over and over again.
Common misconception
Children might not identify the whole unit of repeat.
Describe the pattern aloud to hear the part that is repeated.
Teacher tip
Allow children lots of time to play (ideally exploring patterns with physical pattern blocks or similar) beyond the lesson (particularly ABC, ABB and ABBC patterns, which are not covered in depth within this slide deck). You can encourage them to continue patterns, spot errors and make their own.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which balloon has a pattern?
Q2.Which hat has a pattern?
Q3.What are these called?
Q4.If you were going to make this picture, which pattern blocks would you need?
Q5.Which pattern blocks could you use to fill this shape?
Q6.Aisha is filling in this shape. What mistake has she made?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Extend the pattern, working from left to right. What comes next?
Q2.Extend the pattern, working from left to right. What comes next?
Q3.Which pattern matches the description, working from left to right?
Q4.What is the unit of repeat for this repeating pattern, working from left to right?
Q5.What is the unit of repeat for this repeating pattern, working from left to right?
Q6.Extend the pattern, working from left to right? What comes next?
To help you plan your 1 maths lesson on: Copy, extend and describe repeating patterns, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 1 maths lesson on: Copy, extend and describe repeating patterns, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom. Plus, you can set it as homework or revision for pupils and keep their learning on track by sharing an online pupil version of this lesson.
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