An arrangement that follows a rule. A repeated set of numbers, shapes or objects.

Composing pattern block images

Maths

In this unit pupils will compose, copy, extend and develop repeating and radiating patterns. They will explore, discuss and compare 3D and 2D shapes. In the future unit pupils will  learn that polygons can be described, sorted, compared and named according to the number of sides and vertices. They will describe 3D shapes finding different ways to sort and compare them.

In prior learning, pupils will have developed their spatial reasoning skills in the area of shape, space and measures. In this unit pupils will compose, copy, extend and develop radiating patterns and discuss and compare 2D and 3D shapes.

Recognise, compose, decompose and manipulate 2D and 3D shapes

Which two pictures use the same pattern blocks?

Which picture could you make with these blocks?

Which picture shows that this purple pattern block has been rotated?

Which picture could you make with these pattern blocks?

Which pattern blocks could you use to fill this shape?

Match each set of counters to the numeral that represents how many there are altogether.

Starter Quiz