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Year 1
Copy, extend and describe repeating patterns
I can copy, extend and describe repeating patterns.
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Year 1
Copy, extend and describe repeating patterns
I can copy, extend and describe repeating patterns.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Pattern blocks can be used to create a pattern.
- When the same pattern repeats itself over and over again, it is called a repeating pattern.
- A repeating pattern can be extended, making it longer.
- The part of the pattern that repeats itself over and over again is called the unit of repeat.
Keywords
Repeating pattern - An arrangement that follows the same rule over and over again.
Extend - To make something longer in length or larger in size.
Unit of repeat - The part of the pattern that happens over and over again.
Common misconception
Children might not identify the whole unit of repeat.
Describe the pattern aloud to hear the part that is repeated.
Allow children lots of time to play (ideally exploring patterns with physical pattern blocks or similar) beyond the lesson (particularly ABC, ABB and ABBC patterns, which are not covered in depth within this slide deck). You can encourage them to continue patterns, spot errors and make their own.
Teacher tip
Licence
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which balloon has a pattern?
Q2.
Which hat has a pattern?
Q3.
What are these called?
patterns
pattern pieces
Q4.
If you were going to make this picture, which pattern blocks would you need?
Q5.
Which pattern blocks could you use to fill this shape?
Q6.
Aisha is filling in this shape. What mistake has she made?
She has used the wrong pattern blocks.
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6 Questions
Q1.
Extend the pattern, working from left to right. What comes next?
Q2.
Extend the pattern, working from left to right. What comes next?
Q3.
Which pattern matches the description, working from left to right?
A
B
Q4.
What is the unit of repeat for this repeating pattern, working from left to right?
orange, yellow
orange, orange
Q5.
What is the unit of repeat for this repeating pattern, working from left to right?
pointing down, pointing up
pointing up, pointing up
Q6.
Extend the pattern, working from left to right? What comes next?
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