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Many Ways to Create Patterns

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A lesson plan for grades K–2 Mathematics

Provider: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics


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This lesson, the fourth of an eight-part Illuminations unit titled “Calculating Patterns,” accommodates multiple learning styles as students create patterns using different forms. For example, students use body movement or kinesthetic experiences to create and copy patterns. Students use knowledge and skills in new situations to develop a solid understanding of the process for creating patterns, recognizing pattern sequences, and representing patterns in different ways.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Mathematics (2004)

Grade 1

  • Goal 4: Data Analysis and Probability - The learner will understand and use data and simple probability concepts.
    • Objective 4.01: Collect, organize, describe and display data using line plots and tallies.
  • Goal 5: Algebra - The learner will demonstrate an understanding of classification and patterning.
    • Objective 5.03: Create and extend patterns, identify the pattern unit, and translate into other forms.

Grade 2

  • Goal 4: Data Analysis and Probability - The learner will understand and use data and simple probability concepts.
    • Objective 4.01: Collect, organize, describe and display data using Venn diagrams (three sets) and pictographs where symbols represent multiple units (2's, 5's, 10's).
  • Goal 5: Algebra - The learner will recognize and represent patterns and simple mathematical relationships.
    • Objective 5.01: Identify, describe, translate, and extend repeating and growing patterns.

Kindergarten

  • Goal 4: Data Analysis and Probability - The learner will collect, organize and display data.
  • Goal 5: Algebra - The learner will model simple patterns and sort objects.
    • Objective 5.02: Create and extend patterns with actions, words, and objects.