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AC9M1A02

Algebra > Pattern

Australian Curriculum Version 9 Says:

Recognise, continue and create repeating patterns with numbers, symbols, shapes and objects, identifying the repeating unit.

What this means

Students identify the repeating element in a pattern created by someone else.

Students can record a pattern that they have made or someone else has made using symbols. For example, they might make a pattern by joining a two blue cubes then two red cubes. This might be recorded as BBRRBBRRBBRR. It is important that students can recreate the pattern from their recording.

Tips

Activity: Students use patterns to make a necklace using coloured beads threaded onto a string.

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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.