AC9M2A01

Algebra > Additive Patterns

Australian Curriculum Version 9 Says:

Recognise, describe and create additive patterns that increase or decrease by a constant amount, using numbers, shapes and objects, and identify missing elements in the pattern.

What this means

Working with patterns that involve adding or subtracting a constant amount (numbers or shapes).

  • For example, the pattern 7, 17, 27, 37 involves starting with 7 and adding a constant amount of 10 each time. Students could describe this pattern “as adding ten each time”.

Tip

  • These patterns can be shown with Base Ten Blocks

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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.