⭐ Connecting Patterning to Essential Key Concepts ⭐️
Exploring Patterning offers authentic opportunities to revisit the Essential Key Concepts of Number Sense & Addition/Subtraction:
B1.2 → Compose and decompose to 50
Creating and describing number patterns (e.g., 0+7, 1+6, 2+5, 3+4) allows students to revisit and solidify their fluency with composing and decomposing numbers.
B1.5 → Count to 50 by 1s, 2s, 5s, and 10s
Determining a pattern rule (e.g., start at 24, add 10 each time) prompts students to revisit their skip counting skills, solidifying them further through tasks like extending number sequences.
B2.2 → Recall addition facts up to 10, and related subtraction facts
Finding missing numbers in a pattern (e.g., 10+0, 9+1, 8+2, 7+__, 6+__, 5+__) allows students to revisit and strengthen their addition and subtraction fact fluency.
C1.1 identify and describe the regularities in a variety of patterns, including patterns found in real-life contexts
C1.2 create and translate patterns using movements, sounds, objects, shapes, letters, and numbers
C1.3 determine pattern rules and use them to extend patterns, make and justify predictions, and identify missing elements in patterns
C1.4 create and describe patterns to illustrate relationships among whole numbers up to 50
⛭ Related Mathematical Processes
Problem Solving, Representing
During this topic, pay attention to the students' ability to recognize sources of stress and cope with challenges.
How do students respond to challenges? (e.g. jump right in, wait for assistance, use a strategy like model the problem...etc.)
Can students describe the self-talk they use to refocus? (“I tell myself to slow down.” “I stop and take a breath.”)
Do students persevere with tasks?
Concrete Learning Resources Tools:
collections of objects (buttons, gems, stickers etc.)
money
pattern blocks
attribute blocks
two-coloured counters
connecting cubes
colour tiles
number line
Virtual Learning Resources and Tools: