Patterns on charts
http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=L303
A lesson plan for grades 3 and 5 Mathematics
In this lesson, the second of a five-part unit from Illuminations titled “Patterns That Grow,” students find, record, and analyze patterns on hundred and multiplication charts. They also use an interactive online “shape tool” and an online calculator to generate patterns and then record them on a chart.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Mathematics (2004)
Grade 3
- Goal 5: Algebra - The learner will recognize, determine, and represent patterns and simple mathematical relationships.
- Objective 5.01: Describe and extend numeric and geometric patterns.
Grade 5
- Goal 5: Algebra - The learner will demonstrate an understanding of patterns, relationships, and elementary algebraic representation.
- Objective 5.01: Describe, extend, and generalize numeric and geometric patterns using tables, graphs, words, and symbols.


