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AC9M1A01

Algebra > Pattern

Australian Curriculum Version 9 Says:

Recognise, continue and create pattern sequences, with numbers, symbols, shapes and objects, formed by skip counting, initially by twos, fives and tens.

What this means

Recognise the repeating element in pattern, then continue it. To create a pattern, students need to decide on the element that repeats.
The focus in the elaborations is on number patterns.
For example, when skip counting by 5, beginning at zero, the ones digit will alternate between 5 and 0.

Tip

On many calculators you can press (for example) 5+=== for it to count in fives with each press of the equals button.

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Resources & Manipulatives

These Quick Curriculum Guides have been designed to take a look at the Australian Mathematics Curriculum (AC9), explain terminology and provide interpretations.

Narelle and I have used our professional judgement to put forward what is appropriate for students at this year level.

Authors: Dr Paul Swan & Narelle Rice
We would like to also thank Linda Marshall and David Dunstan for comments and assistance.

These documents serve as general advice only and do not take into account your specific needs and conditions. While best care has been taken in compiling these materials, mistakes may exist.
Australian Curriculum version 9 materials used under Creative Commons licence from ACARA. Readers should always refer back to the curriculum itself and the state-based curriculum that is relevant for you.

This document is copyright of A-Z Type (Dr Paul Swan). A copy of this document may be downloaded from www.drpaulswan.com.au.