We are starting units on increasing and decreasing patterns. Recognizing and analyzing patterns is an important part of mathematical thinking. Patterning concepts lead to work with algebra in higher grades. Patterns can be found all around us. Encourage your child to look for patterns around the home, and talk about them.
Grade 3: Your child will (over the course of the year) -
Grade 4: Your child will (over the course of the year) -
Grade 3: Your child will (over the course of the year) -
- identify, extend, create and compare increasing patterns,
- identify, extend, create and compare decreasing patterns,
- find pattern rules,
- display number patterns on hundred charts,
- use patterns to solve problems.
Grade 4: Your child will (over the course of the year) -
- Investigate and describe patterns in tables and charts.
- Extend number patterns.
- Use concrete materials to display patterns.
- Use patterns to solve problems.
- Write and solve equations.